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Photos to canvas prints now use the same technology that allows unwanted items (people or objects) to be "edited out" of a photo. The result is a fantastic image that is worthy of being displayed in any home or office.
Photos on canvas service providers can transfer any image onto canvas. Custom software applications are capable of enhancing every pixel in the image in a fascinating manner, revealing detail and color that is truly amazing. A photo can be enlarged to over 40" x 60" or can be customized for a "larger than life" appeal.
Most photographers will agree that one of the most frustrating issues that occurs during a photo shoot in an uncontrolled environment is the presence of variables in the shot that draw attention away from the intended focal point of the picture. Photographers used to have to go through extraneous amounts of effort in their setup prior to shooting to mitigate the likelihood of interference by unwanted items or people. Even when a photographer could control the scene with the assistance of security, or by using a landscape that was void of people, the risk of wildlife (such as birds) or the presence of immovable items (portable toilets) could never be completely removed.
Prior to the advent of editing software for computers, the manipulation of photographs was achieved by retouching the images in a variety of ways including ink or paint. Creative efforts in a darkroom resulted in more complex manipulations including double-exposure or the process of combining photos or negatives. With the invention of instant cameras (by Polaroid), many enhancements were made using scratches.
According to Wikipedia, "the first recorded case of photo manipulation was in the early 1860s, when a photo of Abraham Lincoln was altered using the body from a portrait of John C. Calhoun and the head of Lincoln from a famous seated portrait by Mathew Brady -- the same portrait which was the basis for the original Lincoln Five-dollar bill."
Modern day editing software was introduced in 1981 by the British company Quantel; their product was known as Paintbox. Interestingly, their first customer was The Weather Channel. In 1982 The Weather Channel purchased the first product (with a serial number "1") to use for their on-air weather maps. Prior to the software, weather stations used magnets with pictures (cloud, rain, snow, etc) on a giant metal board to illustrate the weather events.
The paramount benefit that results in the ability to digitally edit images (also known as "photoshopping"; a reference to Adobe Incorporated's Photoshop software program) is simple; remove anything unwanted without affecting the image. Some uses are obvious: removing passersby from a picturesque scene or removing an unwanted stationary object. Others are motivated by lifestyle changes, such as the removal of a spouse from a family picture after a divorce.
Regardless of the motivation, image editing is here to stay and, through the continual evolution of technology, improves on a regular basis. With all of these tools available, the time has never been better to convert a special image to an enlarged canvas for the purpose of displaying it proudly.
Trustworthy photo on canvas companies usually have a multitude of images available to lend insight into what your images may look like after the transformation. A quick search on the internet can provide an ample list of qualified service providers. Customers simply upload images to a website and complete the entire transaction online without ever printing the image at all.
Converting a photo to canvas has become very affordable; entry level packages start out around $60. Most canvases can arrive in as little as 3-4 business days. Transferring a picture on to a canvas allows for memories that are created to be shared during times with great friends. With over 5,000 satisfied clients, Canvas On Demand has been featured on E! Entertainment Television and ABC Television's The View morning talk show. They are located in Raleigh, NC and specialize in custom services that convert images to canvas prints.
