2018 Research

Q1 2018

We buy archival photographic equipment and photograph a collection of 200 artworks.

January 2018

Condor researches photography gear.

February 2018

Condor photographs the first set of artworks.

March 2018

Condor establishes a post-processing practice

Q2 2018

We test different strategies for handling, lighting, and capturing accurate images of framed art. We find ways of quickly cataloging objects as we go, so that it's easy to fill in more details later.

April 2018

File Management

May 2018

Metadata

June 2018

Archival Photography Guideline

Q3 2018

We processes the archival photographs to pixel perfection, create a spreadsheet to index each art object, and test out automation strategies for the camera-to-online-database pipeline.

July 2018

Input Pipeline

August 2018

Digital Measuring

September 2018

Volumetric Scanning

Q4 2018

We identify each art object, scan the receipts and contextual documents, and create binders with a high-resolution photo print and a detailed infosheet for each.

October 2018

Archival Software

November 2018

Art Documentation

December 2018

Photo Printing