In order for original art, photographs and film to be printed at Northlight Editions, they must first be converted to digital format. This process involves 3 steps.

Step 1:

Original art and photographs will either be photographed in our studio using a professional high resolution 16 bit color multi-shot digital camera back or scanned using a high resolution 12x18 inch flatbed scanner.

4x5 and medium format film is scanned with a high resolution large format film scanner. 35mm film is scanned with a high resolution 35mm film scanner. Film format sizes larger than 4x5 and up to 8x10 are scanned with a twin lens high resolution flatbed scanner.  Film sizes and glass plate negatives larger than 8x10 are scanned with a high resolution 12x18 inch flatbed scanner.

Prints are made on both 17", 24" and 44" wide format Epson printers using 8 color Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta pigment inks for excellent color, lightfastness and black and white image quality.

Custom icc profiles are made at Northlight Editions for our flatbed scanners, film scanners, including both Ektachrome and Kodachrome film transparencies, and studio digital camera to ensure accurate color to known CIE color standards.

Step 2:

Once the original art is in digital format, the files are carefully corrected and matched to the original art using Photoshop and other specialized software. Smaller proof prints on the same media selected by the client are then made to match the original art. This 'file prep' work ensures a very close color match and feel to the original art.

Step 3:

Final prints are then made to customer specifications as to size, media and borders. Print specifications and printing profiles used for each project are carefully documented and saved for future print runs. All master print files and BAT prints are archived at Northlight Editons. A signed BAT is required before printing can begin for clients who have proofed their work. Please see more information on proofing artwork in our Pricing section.

Important Notes and Policies:

Northlight Editions uses a closed color management system to ensure accurate color matching of prints between subsequent print runs. Because of this, we do not guarantee color accuracy unless files are printed at Northlight Editions.

Our policy is not to give out printable files of work produced by Northlight Editions. This policy respects the trust between our artist clients and Northlight Editions and ensures that all prints are made at Northlight Editions which match the original BAT. All files will be archived at Northlight Editions at no additional charge for future printing.

Web files, and files for brochures, books and other commercial purposes will be made on request after an initial print order only. Commercial use files will be uploaded directly to the vendor, according to the vendors specifications - upload and file prep fees apply. Web files made from the master print files used at Northlight Editions are distributed on a disk or uploaded to a web site upon client request.

Northlight Editions files are created to produce optimum quality on our high resolution inkjet printers and may not match specific requirements of commercial printing. Commercial printing requests may require additional file prep, scanning or digital photography captures. Please inquire at time of order.

Digital Photography and scanning is done to support our printing service. Northlight Editions does not photograph or scan artwork or film originals on demand without a print order.

Northlight Editions policy is to make prints from scans and original digital captures of artwork produced in house. In those cases where the original work can not be photographed or scanned by Northlight Editions, additional file prep fees may apply. Please inquire about technical requirements suitable for reproduction printing before sending in your files. Scans and original photographic captures of artwork produced in house remain the property of Northlight Editions.

Turn around time will depend on work in-house and will be quoted at time of order.

We do not quote pricing on projects by phone. For those interested, please view our Pricing section and download a Pricing PDF.

A 50% deposit is required at time of order.

We invite all prospective customers to make an appointment to discuss their project needs and view our samples. Pricing estimates can be determined at that time. For more involved projects, an estimate will be sent by e-mail.

Hours:

Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am - 5:30pm. Saturdays, 10-2pm. Appointments are encouraged during regular business hours. Mondays are by appointment only.

85 North Main Street  Suite 146  White River Junction, VT 05001 

ph 802.280.1888  www.northlighteditions.com

Thank you for choosing Northlight Editions.