Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Summary
In this chapter, I covered the attributes of photo-quality printers, as well as the expected longevity of images
printed using archival paper and ink. Storing and displaying prints properly is important for long-term
preservation. Environments having high humidity and temperature extremes should be avoided. Cheap
photo albums and picture frames can potentially damage your images. Storage sleeves, boxes, albums, and
frames should be made of high-quality, acid-free materials.
It's equally important to exercise great care in storing digital images. Keeping them on various types of
storage devices and media such as CD-ROMs or DVDs will help protect against loss. This is especially true
when copies are kept “off-site,” such as in a safe-deposit box, with a trusted relative, or online storage service.
Migrating your digital images to current storage devices every few years can help “future proof ” them,
should the current technology become obsolete and unavailable to access your images years from now.
Using software to create video montages is a great way to share images with family members and can be
a great add-on service for the professional retoucher.
Closing Thoughts
I hope you've enjoyed working on the tutorials, and that you learned a lot from this topic. You can take
what you've learned and apply them to your own images. Each new image you edit will probably require
some experimentation, but the techniques outlined in this publication should take a great deal of the
trial-and-error out of the process.
Just remember to keep learning and keep practicing!
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