Digital Photodocumentation of Museum Objects - Best Practice Learning

Kingston Association of Museums, Art Galleries & Historic Sites

A digital SLR camera, your cell phone, and a hope that images accurately reflect your museum objects? This workshop has you covered.

Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning

2023 -  KAM Professional Development Series

In 2023, KAM is pleased to have the support from the estate of Paul O. Robertson.  Paul's long time dedication to lifetime learning in the cultural heritage sector reflects our offerings throughout our 2023 roster.

With the gracious support from the Paul O. Robertson estate, KAM is pleased to offer Digital Photodocumentation of Museum Objects, facilitated by <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/conservation-institute/corporate/org-structure/mylene-choquette.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mylène Choquette</a>, Senior Scientific Documentation Technologist and <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/conservation-institute/corporate/org-structure/germain-wiseman.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Germain Wiseman</a>, Scientific Documentation Technologist from the Canadian Conversation Institute (CCI), Canadian Heritage. A KAM founding board member, the late Paul O. Robertson, championed lifelong learning and supporting museum professionals to continue to develop the necessary talents and keep on top of emerging technologies.

Through this <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/conservation-institute/services/training-learning/in-person-workshops/photodocumentation.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">two-day intensive, hands-on workshop</a>, Mylène and Germain will explain how to digitally photograph museum objects to meet conservation and documentation requirements. It includes information on how to choose proper photographic equipment, the various types of digital cameras and how they function, different light sources and their influence on colour, assorted lighting techniques and setting up a digital workflow. The importance of combining all these elements in an appropriate manner to consistently produce accurate images is also discussed.Starting at 9:30 am, Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 and finishing up Wednesday, October 24th, 2023 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, join our facilitators at the Tett Centre for Creativity &amp; Learning (370 King Street W, Kingston). Light refreshments will be provided. The <a href="https://junipercafe.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Juniper Café </a>is also located onsite for services.Due to the nature of the workshop, registration is limited to 10 spots. Registration will be limited to 1 spot per member site. Please register on the link!

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