Cultural Heritage Workflow Solutions
Heritage Preservation Applications
Museums, public and private archives, galleries, libraries and educational institutions hold the collective visual history of our cultural heritage in their documents, film, negatives, plates, books, prints and 3-dimensional objects.
With increasing focus on public access, research and preservation of information for the future, the need to digitize and analyze cultural collections in museums, libraries and other institutions is rapidly growing.
In order to address the diverse nature of cultural heritage collections, workflows has partnered with leaders in the field to deliver tailored solutions designed to produce the highest image quality while ensuring material safety and efficient workflow at any volume.
Flat Copy Scanning
Solutions for efficient flat copy digitisation with AutoColumn or with 2-Motion capabilities
“Set and forget” workflows from Phase One and Cambo, where the camera and software are set up to quickly record large volumes of flat objects while maintaining high quality output, and consistently accurate camera and lens position, colour and luminosity. High quality digitisation of large objects such as drawings and maps, as well as smaller objects such as books and manuscripts are simplified with both manual and automatic solutions available.
Film Scanning
Fast and reliable solutions for the digitisation of transparent film and glass plate negatives.
With a capture rate of 1 image per second, Phase One Film Scanning & Digitization Solutions are up to 400 times faster than flatbed, drum or virtual-drum scanners. Regardless of the transparency or size of the original glass or film negative or transparency, Phase One solutions provide a consistent and reliable workflow, ensuring that the highest levels of image quality and accuracy are met. Where absolute speed is not a top priority, Cambo provide the same capabilities for use with other camera formats.
Large Volume Digitisation
Solutions for speed, precision, and performance at any scale
When it comes to digitising vast archival collections of flat materials fast and with uncompromising quality Phase One stands apart. From archives and libraries to digitization service providers, institutions across the globe trust Phase One to deliver efficient, scalable, and standards-compliant imaging at high volumes. Cambo also offers a range of repro camera systems that integrate with the Phase One IQ digital backs and other camera systems, providing a range of options to address your specific requirements and/or budget.
Book Digitisation
Solutions for the safe and efficient digitisation of rare and delicate book archives
Phase One’s highly efficient V-Twin cradle solutions, for rare books that cannot be opened flat, provide a robust and highly stable construction built around two high-resolution cameras. This allows for an automated dual page capture and significantly improved workflow efficiency, limiting manual handling whilst digitising these precious objects to the very highest quality.
Multispectral Imaging (MSI)
Reveal the invisible with multispectral imaging camera systems
The Rainbow Multispectral Imaging Solution from Phase One is a fully automated and powerful tool for both multi-band and narrowband multispectral imaging applications, delivering in-depth insights into materials, pigments and other traces in documents, paintings and artefacts, without physical contact with the object. This is a full system solution, built to deliver optimum results.
3D Objects & Mixed Collections
The most flexible solution for the digitization of varied cultural collections
Fine art reproduction isn’t limited to flat artworks; it extends to 3D objects like sculptures, pottery, and decorative arts. Workflows offers an extensive range of camera, lighting and support options incl. the Phase One XF system, Cambo’s Actus view cameras, lenses and studio stands range; plus lighting options from both Broncolor and Profoto. There’s an abundance of choice to ensure each solution is tailored to your requirements and budget.
Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI)
The Portable Scope D50 from broncolor
Based on a digital surface model that can be viewed in any web environment, the broncolor Scope D50 authentically reproduces the shape, colour and texture of an object. The broncolor Scope D50 offers you unlimited possibilities to analyse, animate and digitally explore surfaces.
More than photography
Unlike classical photography, the digital recording of the broncolor Scope D50 is not static but interactive.
More than lighting
The light that affects the object can be moved virtually, making it possible to display details that are barely visible to the naked eye. Use the multispectral RTI Dome to analyse your artefacts with ultraviolet (UV), infrared (IR) or visible light.
More than digitisation
Based on multiple images, the system creates a surface model opening up a range of applications in Forensics and research.
Cultural Heritage Solutions Partners
Workflows is a Cultural Heritage partner for Phase One, partner for Profoto and Cambo in Ireland, and an authorised dealer for Broncolor. Each of these brands are leaders in the field of Cultural Heritage Preservation, with solutions available for all levels of digitisation projects. Workflows also works with a selected portfolio of proven providers, to offer clients a range of capture, editing and storage options when building bespoke workflows.
Capture and Preserve Phase One’s purpose built high-resolution cameras, tailored for capturing the intricate details of cultural heritage preservation offer unparalleled precision and colour accuracy. These systems meet the Metamorphosis and FADGI 4-star industry standards, guidelines developed to ensure that all involved in the digitisation process are delivering to an established set of image quality criteria.
Premium Lighting Profoto have built an enviable reputation for their lighting solutions amongst professionals, and their power packs and heads can be found in many of the top studios and institutions across the world. In more recent years, they’ve extended their offering; developing a stellar range of powerful monoblocks, LED constant lights and panels, and lead the way in UX design and control.
Dedicated to the job Digitisation is key to keeping our cultural heritage accessible and to preserve it for the future. Since it’s a labour intensive task, you want to do it once and do it right. Cambo has a rich tradition in digitisation and reproduction, offering purpose built copy stands, lenses and technical cameras that will save you time, improve output quality and consistency, which is key in this field.
Engineering Excellence The cultural heritage sector with its scientific photography applications has always been a key focus for Broncolor. Their pedigree in this specialist field is unquestionable, built over decades with a presence in over 200 world-renowned museums, who have trusted the renowned build quality, colour consistency and repeatability of broncolor’s lighting solutions.
