Preparing same-size images of varying size subjects.

[Martin_...@adobeforums.com]

I originally put this with a post on saving for web but I think this is a bit different.

If I shoot a big painting, the resolution of detail - brushstrokes, canvas, imperfections adds to the overall feel of the image. If I shoot a tiny/small image with the same lens/camera and it fills the screen those details look like a relief map of the Himalayas! Can I get around that? I notice that sharpening can make a difference but what are the principles here?

There's something going on when you photograph a painting that's say 2 meters wide and then next one is 20 cm. What sort of things should I be aware of when absolute accuracy in reproduction is the ideal?

I know also that lighting is important but I struggle with limitations of equipment. I just have three flashes and my best attempt has been to put the two off camera at sort of 45 degrees with one in the middle bouncing up. Sorry if that last part is more about photography that PS but I'm guessing there might be a few photographers out there ;-)

Thanks

Martin

Martin

[Donald...@adobeforums.com]

If your original painting and your camera are of a higher quality, i would not expect you would see much difference in reproduction. use a macro and get as tight as you can for small stuff.your camera only has so many pixels available for any given subject,so fill the frame and maximize the pixels available.I often times will shoot artwork outside on a very overcast,even light day,but strobes are fine as well. I usually go for softer light doing artwork,but that can be done using flash. also shoot raw to get the most data you can.you could post samples here showing your results and dilemna using pixentral.