Miscellaneous Products
This page contains information on other products that we use and resell.
inkAID
inkAID gives creative digital artists the opportunity to create unlimited types of surfaces on which to print including traditional fine art papers, metal, plastic and wood veneer. Printing on uncoated papers can result in ink bleeding into the fibres of the substrate resulting in poor saturation and unsharp images.
inkAid provides a site for the ink to bind to the surface of the sbstrate. You can obtain a sharp image and excellent colour saturation while still maintaining the texture and character of the underlying substrate.
inkAid opens up a whole range of media to inkjet printing. We have experimented with printing on timber veneers and handmade papers ffrom the Burnie Paper Mill. We are currently working on a project with The Wilderness Gallery to produce an exhibition on these papers using inkAid and an Epson 7800.
inkAid is available in a variety of precoats. We are stocking 3 of these but have access to the whole range.
White Matte Precoat
White matte precoat gives a beautiful very flat and bright white surface. It goes on clear and dries white. One coat is enough on smooth, hard surfaces like gesso; two coats may be needed on more porous surfaces, like paper. With pigmented inks it creates a water resistant finish which allows overpainting of acrylic based varnishes.
Clear Semi Gloss Precoat
A favorite for artists coating surfaces where they want to preserve the color or image beneath the precoat. One coat is usually sufficient if carefully applied to cover all areas evenly. Very porous surfaces may need more coats, or you can seal the surface with acrylic medium before applying the precoat.
Clear Gloss Precoat Type II
This new Clear Gloss Precoat Type II was specially formulated to eliminate the need for adhesive when applying to a non-absorbent surface like aluminum or Plexiglas. Use two coats, the second applied perpendicularly to the first when it is completely dry.
Sample Pack
We also stock a sample pack containing 6 120ml bottles, 1 each of White Matte, Clear Semi Gloss, Clear Gloss Type II, Clear Gloss, Iridescent Gold and Adhesive (for adding gloss precoat to non porous surfaces such as glass or metal).
| Code | Product | Volume | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| IA-WMPC-1L | White Matte Precoat | 1L | $55 |
| IA-WMPC-500 | White Matte Precoat | 500ml | $30 |
| IA-SGP-1L | Semi Gloss Precoat | 1L | $55 |
| IA-SGP-500 | Semi Gloss Precoat | 500ml | $30 |
| IA-GPII-1L | Gloss Precoat Type II (with Adhesive) | 1L | $70 |
| IA-GPII-500 | Gloss Precoat Type II (with Adhesive) | 500ml | $40 |
| IA-SAMPLE | 6 bottle sample pack | 720ml | $55 |
4L containers are also available. Please call for prices.
See the inkAid web site for full product descriptions and usage notes.
Macbeth Colour Checker Cards
Colorchecker Passport. $184 inc GST
RAW COLOR POWER
Control and Creativity from Capture to Edit
Reduce your image processing time and improve quality control in your Raw workflow by combining the powerful color capabilities of the ColorChecker® Passport and Adobe® Imaging solutions. Quickly and easily capture accurate color, instantly enhance portraits and landscapes, and maintain color control and consistency from capture to edit.
Superior color results in a fraction of the time!
ColorChecker Passport is a powerful ‘capture to edit’ color solution for any photographer looking for more accurate, consistent color and creative flexibility. And when you combine ColorChecker Passport with Adobe® Imaging solutions such as Adobe Camera Raw in Photoshop or Lightroom, you’ll gain even greater benefits. ColorChecker Passport combines three photographic targets into one pocket size protective, multi-positionable case that adjusts to any scene. Together with the included camera calibration software, you get the ultimate in functionality, flexibility and portability.
There are so many ways to incorporate ColorChecker Passport into your Raw workflow. Whether you take advantage of the entire solution, or just a couple of ColorChecker Passport’s many features, you’ll realize improved quality and productivity almost immediately.
Check out the video on using the ColorChecker Passport on the Xrite website here
Creative Enhancement Target – neutralize and create your look with enhancement patches; check and evaluate shadow details or highlight clipping; check and control color shifting
Classic Target – industry standard color reference target for creating DNG profiles and for evaluating specific colors
White Balance Target – create custom in-camera white balance for a consistent white point in a set of images, eliminating the need to correct each image later
Camera Calibration Software – includes both a desktop application and an Adobe® Lightroom® Plug-In for creating custom DNG profiles
Portable Protective Case – adjusts to accommodate multiple positions so you can adjust the targets to any scene. Also includes a handy lanyard.
SHOOTING JPEG NOT RAW?
You’ll still gain many great benefits when you include ColorChecker Passport in your workflow.
White Balance Target
- Ensure your JPEG files are captured with the correct white point
- Eliminate the chance of any extreme white balance errors which cannot be corrected later in JPEG workflow
- Save time on post production edits of each individual shot
Creative Enhancement Target
- Evaluate and optimize shadow details or highlight clipping with gray ramp patches
- Use as visual reference for color spectrum and color adjustment with HSL (hue, saturation, lightness) patches
- Warm or cool images
Classic Target
- Photograph the Classic target in the same lighting as your images and use as a visual reference to help with color correction
Colorchecker 24 Patch Clasic $140 inc GST
The ColorChecker® 24 Patch Classic target is an array of 24 scientifically prepared natural, chromatic, primary and gray scale colored squares in a wide range of colors. Many of the squares represent natural objects, such as human skin, foliage and blue sky. Since they exemplify the color of their counterparts and reflect light the same way in all parts of the visible spectrum, the squares will match the colors of representative sample natural objects under any illumination, and with any color reproduction process. ColorChecker Classic can also be used to create a white balance with your digital camera to guarantee precise, uniform, neutral white under any lighting condition.
Check out this video on using the colour checker.
Mini ColorChecker® $115 inc GST
A smaller version of the ColorChecker®, the Mini ColorChecker® is 3-1/4" x 2-1/4" and is designed for on-the-job convenience. It's great for location shots!
The ColorChecker is a checkerboard array of 24 scientifically prepared colored squares in a wide range of colors. Many of these squares represent natural objects, such as human skin tone, foliage and blue sky. These squares are not only the same color as their counterparts, but also reflect light the same way in all parts of the visible spectrum. Because of this unique feature, the squares will match the colors of natural objects under any illumination and with any color reproduction process.