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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

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Win a 24x24 Giclée Canvas from Giclée Factory free!

Sara Frances | 09/13

Boutique Firm delivers superb canvas Wraps and giclée prints at a great price.

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Tell us about how you use canvas wraps or giclée watercolors in the comment section at end of this article, and you could win a free canvas. Canvas wraps are on the tip of everyone’s tongue - even though this is not a new product. It’s now a classic, a major money maker, but price competition is growing.

When outsourcing every studio wants great quality at a low price delivered quickly. Giclée canvas wraps and art prints are a specialty production service best handled by experts. The economic reality is that we’ve got to compete with Groupon, Costco and WalMart, at least to the extent that our clients see and value what they’re paying us for. Your bottom line, like that of any business large or small, can evaporate with production costs.

Karl’s brother passed on the recommendation to try the Giclée Factory. Their web-advertised prices for pro services are no more than inexpensive mass market retail, so we were well motivated to test them out, even though they’re located in Quebec, Canada and I had some misgivings about shipping as well as quality.

So how was the color? Equal to the finest I have ordered elsewhere. I tried an abstract watercolor-style iPhone image (yes, off an original 3G iPhone) in 16x20 size first, and it was beautiful. Watch this video to see the fun and funky portrait that was my next order as a 24x36.


No worries about sending files. The web instructions are easy and accurate; the upload performs perfectly. Did I mention you can get absolutely any precise size you want?  I later learned, upon interviewing the owner, Louis Charbonneau, that over the years he has done massive research with materials, inks, printers, coatings and stretchers to develop the perfect - and proprietary - formula for successful printing first time in close to 100% of images. He continually works to remove variables that impact output quality one time to the next. Longevity, uniformity, eco-friendly materials and avoidance of yellowing, fading and cracking are key.

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“As you can see on this photo, all our production employees are equipped with iPads. With the ipad they have access to all the information pertaining to a given job via the server, where ever they are in our facility. what to do, when is it for and where it’s at,  is all crystal clear on the ipads. This way we’ve eliminated a huge amount of paper and reduced error and lost information to a minimum.”

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“One of the reasons our prices are so low is that we buy all our materials in very large quantity. Canvas typically comes in at a few miles long by over five feet and coating comes in 55 gal drums a few at a time. Most competitors buy their canvas in a few hundred feet and coating in gallons.”

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The manual cutting and sorting area installed in a controlled humidity and temperature room.

No worries about shipping either. They have the system; you need do nothing about importing. You’ll find in your shipping contents packet there is a NAFTA value statement and commercial value invoice appropriate to customs and FedEx delivery. Yes, there is a shipping charge, but your bottom line remains about 30-40% less than what most domestic pro labs are charging.

Giclée Factory is the new local.

How does he do it? In his wonderful French Quebec accent, Louis won’t say exactly, but I credit his long record as a traditional photo lab owner, along with his passion for limited edition reproductions of all kinds of fine art. Giclée Factory has a large format scanner that will create a file from as large as a 5’ x 10’ painting or art work layout of any kind. The largest number of reproductions he’s made? 10,000 from one art work! But you’ll be satisfied with just one or two client-pleasing pieces that will grace any home or business.

Now for the Rules to be eligible to win a free canvas wrap from Giclée Factory.

  • In the comment box, leave a short description of how you are using canvas wraps or other giclée printing in an innovative manner. One lucky person will receive a free, delivered piece from Giclée Factory. You choice of canvas, stretched or not, either size stretchers, or a watercolor.
  • Comment must include your full name and email, and we must be able to reach you to award the gift.
  • Please keep comments to about 100 words.
  • Comment content is solely about how you use or would like to use canvas or giclée watercolors for creative business, portrait, personal or art uses.
  • Sara Frances will be the sole judge of the most interesting and original comment, which is the sole criteria for the gift award. Judge’s decision is final.
  • Comments and ideas will be featured in future articles, with your credit, and we may contact you to learn more about you and your photographic work.
  • Comments will close for the purpose of this gift award on October 15, 2011.
  • Fulfilling the gift order is the sole responsibility of Gicée Factory, which is in no way connected with Sara Frances, The RAW Report or ProPhotoCoalition.


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Back again! Free Canvas Wrap Contest from The Giclee Factory

Sara Frances | 04/13

New Black and White canvas printing - contest info at end.

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The newest buzz in inkjet printing is all about black and white. All inkjet printers will offer black and white printing, however very few will make the effort to deliver real monochrome inkjet.

Made with After Effects

Chris and Trish Meyer | 12/17

Join us for a live webcast Tuesday December 20 where we celebrate and critique some excellent work in our favorite application.

In what is become an annual tradition, the good folks over at motion.tv run a Made with After Effects competition. We participate in critiquing…

DSLRcinema’s ‘One Shot One Kill’ Film Contest

Clint Milby | 08/31

Why Winning This Contest is a Long Shot

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DSLRcinema is holding their second bi-annual film contest entitled “One Shot One Kill”. Now, despite the name, this is not some violent or horror themed film contest. ‘One Shot’ refers to…

I am researching Giclée to see if it was the answer to my desire to reintroduce photography as art, to the art association for which I am a board member.  Thank you for the video report, and this website.  It really helped me to understand the process.  I teach photography classes locally, and am hoping to host a photography show in our gallery.  The canvas wrapped prints would be a beautiful way for some of the area artists to display their work.  Thanks again for the info.

Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  09/16  at  12:41 PM

Thanks so much for this report and video!  I have heard good things about the Giclee Factory, but to be honest, the low prices worried me!  I was just going online to order my first test canvas from them, and saw the link to this report, which has greatly eased my mind.  Thanks again!

Posted by chandrajv  on  09/20  at  05:07 AM

I have used Giclee Factory for over a year now and the prices combined with the excellent quality have kept me coming back. I have tried other lower priced companies and regretted it. I am a photographic artist showing my art at art shows and fairs and giclee’s are the best way to show off my art. The patrons love them. The colors just explode off the canvas. The gallery wraps are wonderful because there is no need for an expensive frame. This article is great, I have always wondered how they did it! And now I know!

Posted by Michelle Wermuth  on  09/20  at  08:06 AM

I have been using The Giclée Factory for over two years now to print both canvas and paper reproductions of my artwork. Their quality is the best I have seen and their customer service is outstanding. So happy to have found this wonderful Canadian business.

Posted by HelenB  on  09/25  at  03:35 PM

After seeing results a friend had printed, I used The Giclée Factory for an exhibition I recently had. I was beyond happy with the results. For my next exhibition I will be printed several small canvases and hanging them together to form a giant shape. I did a similar technique at my previous show and had very good feedback.

Posted by ryanmccosham  on  09/28  at  11:40 AM

I have been using Giclee Factory for just a few months. I love their product, their customer service is impeccable and their product is outstanding. I bought a canvas for my out-laws (also known as my in-laws) for this upcoming Christmas. It is 4 feet by 3 feet. It is an amazing piece of art. I would love love love to win one so I can finally get something printed for myself!

Posted by kfcqueeny  on  10/07  at  05:29 PM

I have been using Giclee Factory for just over a year. I love their price point, product offerings and customer service. I have about 8 canvases hanging proudly in my living room, my goal is to ensure everyone of my clients orders and chooses canvas to hang in their home. I feel canvas is an excellent way to showcase photos and it fits into any decor! I would love to add to my “building” collection with a free 24 x 24 canvas!

Posted by shannonview  on  10/20  at  05:17 PM

I use ArtRage for my paintings.  Being digital, I come up against the “traditional” artists in my area.  Walmart prints don’t have the same power of “aaaaaaaaaaaah” that Canvas has so I used Google and found the Giclee-Factory.

I’m waiting for my first order to put in our local art show and I was thrilled to see the quality of the canvas in your video.  Thank you.

Today, I will be ordering two more of other paintings I did as I will be entering them in our Christmas Art Show. 

I had to fight to get a digital art category and I’m sure my paintings on canvas will make them glad they “opened” their minds to the fact digital painting is real art.

Posted by Judith Tramayne  on  10/31  at  07:46 AM

I have used the Giclee Factory exclusively since I started printing to canvas.  Couldn’t be happier.  The quality is superb and their care packing for shipping continually amazes me.

Because they print pretty much any size, I was able to get them to print a 4” x 35” canvas which was a kind of hierarchy of my mother’s 7 great-granchildren.  The print fits perfectly on the narrow wall space between two doors in her apartment.

Posted by mikemackay  on  10/31  at  07:46 AM

I am so excited to learn of your service.  After I completed one 24"x24 painting, several young family members started quibbling about who should get it…this should diffuse the family feud!  (How nice that they like my work, though….)

Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  12/22  at  03:16 PM

A lot of internet based business make it hard to contact them. Usually they don’t even publish a phone number and it takes days to answer an email. Not Giclee Factory. They answer emails right away and even answer the phone right away. 
Their customer service is top notch.
I will continue to use them for all my fine printing. I’ve lowered my canvas prices because their prices are so reasonable. My sales have increased and I am making more profit because of it.

GICLEE FACTORY YOU ROCK!

Cheers
Chris

Posted by cpurves  on  01/23  at  11:06 AM

A Digital Artist, I have been using Giclee Factory for four years and love the quality of their work. Working art festivals, I’ve made canvas wraps my signature style. Visitors become fans of my bold use of color displayed on beautiful canvas wrap. This year, I’ve come up with an innovative approach. After having the art printed, I am experimenting with adding paper-mache built onto the canvas for drama. My booth display for 2012 is focused on ‘high fashion & shoes’. There’s nothing quite like seeing a hot pair of heels displayed on a 1.75” canvas wrap!

Posted by genece20  on  02/01  at  07:28 AM

Just wanted to give a follow-up on my first post,.. being new to Giclee I came to this article to research it as a way of adding a little artistic flair to my photos. Sara chose my post as the winner of the Giclee print from the Giclee Factory and I was astonished at the quality! I had chosen an image that was not just one of my favorites, but one that I have had printed eight different times. Not a single print has ever satisfied me as a good representation of the image. The Giclee Factory hit a home-run with their process and excellent service. ...Even the proof they had sent prior to printing was better than some professional printing services. Thank You Sara! And thanks to the Giclee Factory. As I get ready for my art show this coming fall, I will be making plans to hang some prints from the Giclee Factory!

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Free Photo Contest/Exhibit Clearing House

Sara Frances | 04/28- 08:37 AM

Discover show and grant opportunities on CaFÉ website.

Entering photography contests can be an enhancement to prestige and CV. It’s always a boost to me to get a print accepted in a show or win a juried exhibit. Working toward professional society awards is another venue, long kept separate, but there’s no reason today’s artistic photographer…

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Videos and photos from radio controlled helicopters

Sara Frances | 04/18- 06:36 AM

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It’s hexacopter!

Piloting and camera operating a radio controlled helicopter video/photo platform are new, lucrative niche jobs in an expanding market. With many types of imaging services experiencing lower profits, here’s one that is gaining serious momentum. Aerial filming. Sure, traditional film and even stills from the air was a really cushy job, hard to break into. Real helicopters, real small planes and old school film cameras at insane hourly rates to rent, with serious technical requirements.

To be considered for listing, contact pr (at) provideocoalition (dot) com