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Restoration of transparencies from the 1960's and large format giclee printing

The Challenge

Digital restoration of large format transparencies of original artwork from the 1960's. The clients required large format prints in various sizes. Importantly we needed to maintain detail and colour accuracy, faithful to the original scans.

Bringing 50 year old transparencies back to life

The original artwork had been photographed and we were tasked with the fine digital clean up process. Once complete, we were able to achieve accurate colour balance using a range of processes developed in-house specifically for this type of work. Finally we produced test prints for the client, prior to running the edition.

"Working closely with the family of the late film director Stanley Kubrick on various book and exhibition projects, I came to Image Centre with a complex restoration problem - restoration of images in the form of transparencies dating from the 1960s (more than half a century old) showing the original poster artworks for the classic film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Although the transparencies were in good condition, their colour had faded over the years, and there were other subtle problems of tone and contrast to address in the scanning and printing process. Image Centre was an enthusiastic partner in a major historical restoration project. The final results were stunning."
Piers Bizony - journalist & author

Large format edition printing

All the prints were produced on Hahnemuhle PhotoRag308. Prints were individually wrapped, using heavyweight archival tissue paper for additional protection prior to shipping.

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   Jon ryan 
 25/04/2024
 
 
  I highly recommend Image Centre. Zed discussed options with me initially on the phone and then invited me to the studio for a preview to make sure I was happy before printing.

The studio's in a great location between Bath and Bristol.

Zed and Tom kindly dropped the canvas to my door which i am really grateful for as there is no way it would have fitted in my car!

The quality of the print is fantastic and I'm really happy with the results.
  
 
       
   Sandra Barefoot 
 30/03/2024
 
 
  A wonderful personalised service was given to me by Zed who emanates a genuine trust and integrity in all that he wants to achieve for his customers. My prints are beautiful and I look forward to continuing to build my work with Zed and his colleagues.
  
 
       
   Barrie Weaver 
 06/02/2024
 
 
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Very friendly and helpful team that takes pride in what they do.
We had some old originals and each was checked and retouched as necessary to achieve high definition prints.  Wide range of paper qualities available too.
  
 
       
   Frank Cabot 
 01/02/2024
 
 
  Amazing quality copy of old photo
  
 
       
   Lucy Tring 
 01/02/2024
 
 
  As a photographer new to the world of print, I needed to find a printer who could advise and support me - someone I could trust. Zed has been exactly that; helpful, friendly, supportive and utterly professional. His clear and speedy communication has made the process simple. Most importantly I have been blown away by the quality of the prints I have received. I could not be happier!
  
 
       
   Tom Kinsella 
 28/11/2023
 
 
  Top job by Image centre! they printed and mounted high quality prints from our supplied photos - the Giclee prints were used for an exhibition. High quality Giclee printing. Great to do business with them again
  
 
       
   Peter Mercier 
 17/11/2023
 
 
  I wanted to see how my photographs which I usually only view on an iPad would look as high quality Giclee prints.
I contacted Image Centre based in Bath, who have a good track record, and they made some 20 inch x 16 inch Giclee prints on Hahnemuhle paper which look superb. Great service.
Will be using Image Centre again!.
  
 
       
   Leonie Robertson 
 24/10/2023
 
 
  Brilliant service. Fast, professional and absolutely incredible results. I was amazed to see the level of detail captured in my artwork.
  
 
       
   Shirley Gribbin 
 14/08/2023
 
 
  Image Centre paid a great deal of care and attention to enhancing and printing a treasured family photograph. The finish was exceptional and I was delighted.
  
 
       
   Richard Grassie 
 22/03/2023
 
 
  Great experience and highly recommend, Print looks amazing.