EXTENSIVE EXPERTISE - BATTLE TESTED

X= consulting provides clients a single point of contact for all their digital workflow strategy and design needs. We have over 10 years experience working with and developing digital workflow, data network, and archival systems for small, medium, and large operations.

Our expertise in best practices, network planning, and execution strategy for digital workflow (RAW, Adobe DNG, JPEG, TIFF, etc.) and digital asset management (DAM) systems allows us to specifically target a solution for each and every client. And we don't stop there, we can also help clients gain the expertise necessary to handle file formats, resolution, color space management, and batch processing like an expert!

ADOBE LIGHTROOM TO THE RESCUE

Want to learn Lightroom but don't know where to start? Look no further than X= training.

Adobe Lightroom has finally given photographers a true Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for the management and processing of RAW and non-RAW files. As a new tool in your arsenal it's paramount that content developers understand where this system replaces or augments their existing workflow.

Leverage our extensive expertise to to implement this system into your workflow and begin realizing the benefits to your productivity and bottom line immediately.

We help you come up to speed quickly and confidently with all things Lightroom.

• importing your photos
• sorting your photos
• keywords and metadata
• getting your photos out of Lightroom
• managing white balance
• cropping and straightening
• toning photos
• using the tone curve
• editing multiple photos
• adjusting/targeting specific colors
• creating black and whites
• dust and spot removal
• sharpening and noise reduction
• lightroom / photoshop workflow
• getting great prints
• multiple computers and archiving

PARTNER FOR SUCCESS

To remain competitive and cost-effective in this ever changing environment you need an experienced partner that can steer you in the right direction with solid workflow and digital production fundamentals that will stand the test of time - this is where X=consulting delivers a truly tailored solution for your organization.

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OUR EXPERTISE BECOMES YOURS

The traditional film-based workflow was simple: deliver your film, pick your best shots, and let the pre press and offset printer handle conversion of the film to printing plates. With the advent of digital camera's and cost effective high resolution photography many studios are converting from an all film or hybrid film/digital studio to a pure digital workflow which varies substantially from the classic film model and undoubtedly introduces many unique challenges.

Digital cameras and digital film scans are quickly replacing historical film workflows. While studios are quick to adopt this technology, many do not understand how to match the same levels of quality and color they produced from their film workflow. Peripheral to this are the issues of storage and archiving of a exponentially growing digital asset catalog.

As a consulting organization, X= has been instrumental in assisting numerous studios in their migration to an all digital workflow.

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GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME

Every workflow implementation is a moving target. They vary on the type of project, photographer capabilities, client needs, and most importantly - budget and time constraints. What is key to understand is that leveraging constantly changing tools and technologies doesn't mean the foundation of your worklfow must constantly change to adapt.

SENSIBLE AND COST-EFFECTIVE

With a strong understanding of a clients capture, convert, color correction, and archival processes (whether existing or planned), X= can develop a solution that includes commodity software and hardware to suit the needs of any studio or shooting environment. What this means is a low initial investment and ongoing total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) for the operation and administration of your workflow solution.

For more complex and larger scale environments, we can work with preferred vendors and technologies to deliver a completely custom workflow solution that will grow organically along with a clients ever changing needs.

For more information, or to speak with a consultant please contact us.