ABSTRACT

Documentation of ultra light-sensitive photographic materials is difficult to achieve without exposure and added handling of prints in a typical imaging workflow. These prints are often physically fragile and can be chemically unstable. Permanent changes to the image can occur rapidly when exposed to light. The Paper Conservation and Imaging Services Departments at the Getty Museum established safe parameters for documentation of its most vulnerable photographs. Imaging under safelight conditions, which in essence converts the studio into a photographic darkroom, reduces ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) radiation as well as visible light exposure during handling, but still allows for publication worthy image capture. True-to-life digital imaging makes these photographs accessible through the Museum's active digital platforms. An illustrated step-by-step summary of the workflow is provided.

摘要

在典型的成像工作流程中，如果不进行曝光并增加对打印件的处理，就很难获得超感光感光材料的文档。这些印刷品通常在物理上很脆弱，并且在化学上可能不稳定。当暴露在光线下时，图像的永久变化会迅速发生。盖蒂博物馆的纸张保护和影像服务部门为记录最脆弱的照片确定了安全参数。在安全光条件下成像，从本质上将摄影棚转换成摄影暗室，可减少紫外线（UV）和红外（IR）辐射以及在处理过程中的可见光曝光，但仍可进行值得摄影的出版物。逼真的数字成像使这些照片可以通过博物馆的活跃数字平台访问。