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Digitisation of the artistic portfolio

Tips on  digitisation

  • Digitise analogue works with a mobile phone or digital camera against a neutral background
  • The brighter the light when taking the photo, the better the quality of the photos (illuminate evenly and with no shadows)!
  • Observe colour accuracy when photographing!
  • Include brief details of the material and technique for each work/group of works
  • Note the size of the work
  • Photograph sketchbooks page by page or record the leafing through as a video

    Useful programs for creating your digital portfolio
    Numerous freeware programs are available for creating PDFs. Here are some practical tips:
    How to convert files into PDF format: https://smallpdf.com/de/pdf-converter
  • Scanning images: Scanner Pro: PDF scanner app (available in the App Store for a fee)
  • Merging PDF files: https//smallpdf.com/de/pdfs-zusammenfuegen
  • Compressing PDF files (maximum size 12 MB): https://smallpdf.com/de/pdf-verkleinern