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How to photograph artwork

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How to photograph artwork

141,405 views November 1, 2019 5:13

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ChannelUnderexposed with Alastair Bird

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Alastair Bird runs through his process of copying artwork, and discusses copyright issues (but does not give legal advice). From camera position to lighting, exposure and getting a correct frame, he runs through the steps required to get the cleanest reproduction possible. Purely technical and pretty straightforward, we hope that this how-to video is helpful.

0:00 Intro – Why photographing artwork matters
1:15 Lighting setup – Softboxes, natural light, and diffusers
3:40 Camera setup – Tripod, aperture, ISO, and focus
6:10 Framing & alignment – Keeping the artwork parallel to the sensor
8:00 Color accuracy – White balance, gray cards, and calibration
10:30 Post-processing – Correcting perspective and exposure
13:15 Final tips – Dust removal, glare reduction, and workflow
15:00 Outro – Recap and next steps

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Underexposed with Alastair Bird published this 5:13 video tutorial on November 1, 2019. It has been watched 141,405 times on YouTube.

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