Giclee print vs Normal CMYK print

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6 total messages Started by Michael_Bolton Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:21

#56

Author: Michael_Bolton
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:21

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Ok, so i'm going to print a poster and I need to decide which one is the better choice.

It's a poster that's meant to be for archival purposes and will be framed in a gallery.

Should I pick giclee printing or the digital printing?

What are the pros and cons of these printing methods?

Thanks for everything,
Michael.

Re: Giclee print vs Normal CMYK print

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Author: Neil_Keller
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:59

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Michael,

Gicl�e is a form of digital printing; a fancy name for inkjet printing for fine art. See: <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gicl>�e

Other forms include xerographic reproduction and even today's offset printing is digital -- to a point.

For best quality (most life-like, rich intense color), low quantity, I'd be leaning toward large-format inkjet. Archive is 75-100 years or longer (depending upon ink type, print medium, light levels, UV glass, temperature, humidity, etc., up to about 200 years). You can check with Epson or Canon.

Maybe someone else has experience with the other technologies...

Neil

Re: Giclee print vs Normal CMYK print

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Author: Michael_Bolton
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:18

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thanks for that reply neil,
do you (or anyone) know of any good online printing service that does great giclee prints?

Re: Giclee print vs Normal CMYK print

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Author: Neil_Keller
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:01

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Michael,

This is a respected, high-end lab. Not cheap, but very good. <http://www.duggal.com/c21_giclee_fine_art_printing.aspx>

That said, I would prefer to work with a good local lab where I could walk in the door.

Neil

Re: Giclee print vs Normal CMYK print

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Author: Michael_Bolton
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:18

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Awesome Neil,
I live in NYC so it's perfect!

Re: Giclee print vs Normal CMYK print

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Author: Neil_Keller
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:26

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Michael,

We worked with Duggal a few years ago, and were always impressed with the quality of their work. Stop by and talk with them. See samples of their work. Ask them the questions about print longevity and recommendations for making and displaying your prints.

As you're in New York, remember, there are a lot of shops that would be clambering for your business.

Neil

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