Scanning & Reproduction

At Total Image Works, we specialize in transforming your original artwork and film into high-resolution digital files that are ready for printing, enlarging, and archiving—all while preserving the colour accuracy and detail of the original. Whether you’re an artist building a print edition, a photographer preserving your negatives, or an institution digitizing a large archive, we provide the precision and expertise your work deserves.

Artwork Reproduction

Preserve and share your original creations with our professional artwork reproduction services. Utilizing a 150-megapixel digital capture system, we meticulously photograph your artwork in our controlled studio environment, producing colour-corrected digital files that faithfully represent the original piece.

Benefits:

  • Archiving – Create a permanent digital record of your work
  • Edition Printing – Produce high-quality print editions for sale or exhibition
  • Digital Sharing – Share your work online with confidence in its fidelity

To ensure the highest level of accuracy, we offer test prints matched to your original under daylight-balanced lighting, guaranteeing true-to-life results across all reproductions.

Film Scanning

While our primary focus is on artwork reproduction, we also provide professional film scanning services to help preserve your analog archives.

Services Offered:

  • Roll Scans – Efficient scans for 35mm and 120 film, ideal for proofing and web
  • Frame Scans – High-resolution scans of individual frames for archiving or printing
  • Custom Scans – Precision colour-corrected scans using drum or Imacon scanners, suitable for negatives, transparencies, and formats up to 8.5″ x 11″

ARKIV360 – Large-Scale Digitization

For institutions and collectors managing extensive archives, our ARKIV360 service offers a fast, reliable, and cost-effective solution for mass digitization.

Developed by Edward Burtynsky, ARKIV360 is a recto-verso photographic digitization system that uses a rotary table and high-resolution capture to photograph large volumes of material quickly—while maintaining exceptional quality.

Key Features:

  • High-Resolution Imaging – Up to 500 ppi, meeting FADGI 3-star standards
  • Automated Workflow – Software-assisted cropping and straightening
  • Versatility – Ideal for prints, photographs, sketches, architectural drawings, and more

This service is ideal for cultural institutions, libraries, museums, and collectors looking to preserve and provide access to their archives in digital form.

Why Choose Total Image Works

FAQ

Our scanning services produce ultra-high-resolution digital files suitable for large-format printing and archiving.

Yes — we specialize in scanning paintings, drawings, and mixed media with exceptional color and detail reproduction.

We offer professional scanning of film, slides, and negatives in addition to artwork scanning.

Yes — once digitized, your files are ready for fine art printing through our studio.

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