This is a broad category of work that covers artwork documentation, reproductions, photo retouching, grading, compositing and restoration. Elevate your artwork documentation with our in-house studio production, with cutting-edge high optics and sensors. We understand the acute importance of colour accuracy, reproducing your original artwork in all its vibrancy and subtlety. With a focus on high fidelity and maximal quality output, our meticulously calibrated process ensures that every detail is captured with precision. We deliver outputs that can adapt to various forms of publication, whether it be for web and print catalogues, book publishing, or large-format fine art prints. We aim to transform your artworks into digital representations that retain the integrity and impact as the source artwork itself.
Film Scans
The Imacon 949 scanner is a versatile and high-quality tool for digitising film of various sizes. One of its advantages lies in its ability to accommodate a wide range of film formats, from 35mm slides and negatives to large-format sheets. This flexibility makes it an excellent choice for photographers, archivists, and artists, allowing efficient digitisation of film-based work with exceptional detail and colour accuracy. The Imacon 949’s advanced scanning technology preserves the nuances of different film types and sizes, providing users with the ability to create high-resolution digital copies that can be easily edited, shared, or preserved for posterity. Lightfarm offers various outputs from scan; including scanner raw files, uncompressed flat files as well as compressed files.
Pigment Prints
Lightfarm prints on a range of media from display papers to archival, collector prints. We offer acid-free smooth, textured, matte or gloss solutions for a range of applications from wallpaper to museum-quality edition prints.
Lightfarm has a hands-on art studio atmosphere where each print is carefully considered before going to print. We use specialised inkjet printers and archival inks. The papers and printers are calibrated and profiled to the highest standards to maximise the colour gamut and tonal range of the prints.
Our process guarantees prints of the highest quality and stability, from perfectly balanced black and white prints to dynamic colour imagery with the most cost-effective and efficient use of materials.
Framing
Discover the art of framing prints like never before with Lightfarm, where we are dedicated to providing the complete print experience. At Lightfarm, we go beyond merely producing stunning prints – we offer comprehensive solutions that include both back mounting and framing to enhance the display and conservation of your artwork.
Our frames are crafted with care, using locally sourced materials such as beautiful Kiaat wood, as well as imported synthetic and aluminum-based mount and frame options. Whether you’re seeking a traditional, rustic look or a modern and sleek design, Lightfarm has the perfect framing solution for your unique needs. Elevate your art, preserve its beauty, and make a statement with our expertly crafted frames. Experience the difference with Lightfarm today!
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Archiving Prints
Lightfarm offers you the option to archive your work with us, for future reprints and editions. We also generate Certificates of Authenticity (COA) for you to sign and include alongside your work. Our archive program sustains the value of edition prints, assuring print media is up to international archival standards and producing an archive of the print process and unique editions. Considered a fine arts institution, our certificates are accompanied by a printer’s signature, authenticating the artwork as having been produced within the reputable institution of Lightfarm.
For more information on how to go about doing this and why you might need a COA, have a look at our wiki page here.
Grade, Retouch and Restoration Services
Lightfarm offers extensive grading, retouching, compositing and restoration of old photographs and images. Having worked on innumerable books, exhibition catalogues and collections of images, we excel in image repair where a range of print or digital applications are concerned.
Do you have old family photographs or faded and damaged archival media you’d like to have restored to almost-original integrity? Get in touch.
Art and Interior Printing for the Built Environment
We work with designers and artists to deliver custom, installation-ready artwork for hospitality, corporate and healthcare interiors: a visual production partner for the built environment.
As more hotels, offices and mixed-use developments look to incorporate strong visual identity and locally produced elements, we’ve been supporting design teams with bespoke art packages tailored to their concepts.
Our interior design printing services are ideal for creating bespoke art collections, feature walls, and large-scale installations that enrich the environments where people stay, work, and heal. Contact us to discuss your interior design needs and discover how we can bring your spaces to life.