Chip,
I don't know if this is of interest, but I have great experience
of running digital imaging projects, both here in New York and at the
Victoria & Albert Museum and national art Library in London, and may be
able to help. Although I am not a photographer, I know several highly
experienced ditigal photographers who work in Museums. One is currently
doing contract work for me, and I know is available for short-term work,
both as a photographer and to give you expert guidance. This is clearly
an important project and with all respect I think you need more help
than you will find in the standard guides.
We can also give you very detailed information on what camera is
best for your needs.
Let me know if you think we can be of use. I have attached my
resume just so you can see my credentials.
regards
Chris
Chris Mckay
I.T. Director
New-York Historical Society
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From: Larkin,Chip (Vincent) - CPG [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 1999 11:18 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Photographing Artifacts
Hi!
A few weeks back I posted an query to the listserv about digital cameras
for
photographing artifacts. I want to thank everyone who responded, I
received
a lot of very helpful information. Some of the cameras mentioned were
the
Nikon Coolpix 950, the Olympus C-2000 and the Minolta T400; I think we
are
leaning toward the Nikon at this point.
As an archive, we have not had a lot of experience taking pictures of
artifacts. We would like to make the process as professional as
possible,
but do not have a great deal of money to spend. Can anyone recommend a
reference that gives the basics of artifact photography including such
things as type of lighting, placement of lighting, selection of
backdrops,
positioning of the artifact, etc.? Hopefully with this type of
information
we can make the most of our resources and produce good quality images
for
use on the web.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Chip
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Archivist/Collection Development
AT&T Archives
5 Reinman Road
Warren, NJ 07059-4904
Ph: 908-226-2396
Fax: 908-756-2105
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