Normal-Sized Artifacts

In the Studio

• At the beginning of each session with new lighting, adjust the camera's white balance and for reference purposes, photograph a Kodak Q 14 colour scale.
• Import the image into image-processing software (e.g., Photoshop®) and adjust the "levels" on the colour scale with points of reference as indicated in the general guidelines.
• Save the data in ALV format, since this information will apply to all photos taken during the same photography session.

Taking the Picture

• Place the colour scale (showing measurement) at the foot of the artifact. Save space on the lower right to record the object's catalogue number.
• Photograph twice with the scale: one front view, and one back view.

At the Computer - Image-Processing Software

• Apply the ALV information to all images within the same studio session.
• Works well for batch digitization and improves productivity, but does not offer optimal rendering of individual images.

• Type the artifact's catalogue number in the lower right - in white if the background is black, and in black if the background is neutral grey (font: Arial, 40 pts.).
• Flatten the image (i.e., flatten layers).
• Convert in Adobe RGB 1998 profile, 8 bits per channel (total 24 bits)
• Save the image as an uncompressed TIFF, named to standards established by the Corporation's Photo Archives.
• Produce a JPEG version as described in the general guidelines.