Knowledge Centre • Artwork & Visual Materials

Artwork Digitisation Workflow

A professional artwork workflow moves from assessment and capture-method selection through imaging, colour management, quality control and secure delivery.

A typical project begins with condition and format assessment, selects the capture method, establishes imaging targets and settings, captures masters, performs QA and creates agreed derivatives.

Standards context: The National Archives recommends sample scanning before production and routine checks of image quality and file standards. citeturn0search1

Artwork digitisation workflow

The capture method should be selected around the original object, its condition and the purpose of the digital master. Suitable material may be captured with a WideTEK 36 ART, reprographic camera system or flatbed solution, while delicate, oversized or surface-sensitive work may require a non-contact approach.

Materials and considerations

Assessment

Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.

Method selection

Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.

Sample capture

Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.

Production imaging

Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.

Quality control

Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.

Delivery

Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.

Key considerations

  • Assessment
  • Method selection
  • Sample capture
  • Production imaging
  • Quality control
  • Delivery

Need an artwork scanning specification?

We can assess the size, material, condition and intended use of your artwork or visual collection and recommend an appropriate capture method and digital output.