David Saunders, John Cupitt, Colin White and Sarah Holt
Technical Bulletin Volume 23, 2002
Abstract
The Methodology for Art Reproduction in Colour (MARC) project has included the development of a large-format digital camera capable of making images of up to 20,000 x 20,000 pixels, albeit slowly. Later developments are summarised. The MARC II camera uses micro- and macropositioning to give a colour image of approximately 10,000 x 10,000 pixels with improved data transfer and mechanical positioning. The calibration and operation of such a camera for both large and small paintings and the workflow for recording, processing, and storing high-resolution images are described.
Keywords
digital cameras, digital imaging, digitising
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Saunders, D., Cupitt, J., White, C., Holt, S. 'The MARC II Camera and the Scanning Initiative at the National Gallery'. National Gallery Technical Bulletin Vol 23, pp 76–82.
http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/technical-bulletin/saunders_cupitt_white_holt2002
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