Acrylic Prints vs. Metal Prints- Artbeat Studios

www.ArtbeatStud... What is the difference between face mounted Acrylic Prints and Metal Prints. This video shows the features of each media on HD Acrylic & HD Metal by Artbeat Studios.
The Metal Prints are created using a dye-sublimation process and the Acrylic Prints are created using a face mounted process where the photo is first printed onto a metallic photo paper.
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[@marcusjolly8892]

I recently took a trip to the Rocky Mountains and took some amazing pics. Id like to gift these prints and decorate my home with a few gorgeous pics i took.

[@chico11mbit]

Yeah at least a 100years for the print. But not for the acrylic. Also the best Acrylic from Evonic will turn yellowish after 30 years and even faster with a scratch resistant coating ...

[@snoozy-san4259]

Does the metal print have more depth? It looks like the darks are more dark on the metal.

[@DaddyDFL]

I do notice between the two, the darks in the upper left corner are very different. Why? Also if you have a photo that has more dark tones which would you choose?

[@calebcrombie8545]

It’s because the bottom is acrylic and acrylic provides much deeper contrasting which is why the colours might appear different, acrylic is better for darker tones as it provides much better deep blacks

[@connorrussell5025]

​@@calebcrombie8545No, the acrylic is on the top and the metal is on the bottom.

[@ReinoldFZ]

@@connorrussell5025 indeed, watching this and other videos metal seems to provide deeper colors.

[@stuntmantravis84]

​@@calebcrombie8545 did you watch the video? The acrylic is on top

[@HeroOfTheWeb]

*blinking intensifies*

[@im-jn4vl]

Wish someone would just say which medium us better

[@jamescc2010]

How about canvas for college graduation pictures?

[@marcorenk2292]

so i guess straight out of camera now means a Flat profile and then adjusting in software to what a Jpg would do. Why do we need to make it a big thing that they are not straight out of camera. Just own it. Yes i do adjust my pictures in LR or what ever because i shoot RAW. Its like saying i never did any darkroom adjustment with film. Great pictures great photographer, better than me. But do we need to lie or bend the truth?

[@sctm81]

I think we just tend to say that cause it's so misunderstood by the general public. They think its cheating not realizing that with straight out of camera you actually trust your camera do the cheating for you.

[@tahulanyon3995]

Is there a difference in the exposure adjustment needed for metal vs a normal art paper? I normally bump exposure a 1 2/3 stops at least in the dark areas and usually overall.

[@ArtbeatStudios]

Tahu Lanyon hi Tahu, it’s not necessary to adjust any differently for Metal...unless you order silver HD Metal. You would then need to bump up exposure and create more contrast because the silver would be showing through as the whites of your image

[@tahulanyon3995]

@@ArtbeatStudios Thank You much appreciated

[@brooklynrican64]

I noticed the top picture is a bit lighter than the metal one. Do you have to lighten the picture before printing on either type of print?

[@ArtbeatStudios]

They look closer in person, the HD Acrylic picks up the light because of the iridescent nature of the metallic paper. So it appears to be lighter on camera. No need to adjust for either of these medias since they have a similar white point:)

[@brooklynrican64]

Very cool. I'm gonna have to try you guys out. Thanks

[@johnblue5399]

Nice presentation with all the information I was looking for. Stunning photo, must have been quite a life affirming moment!

[@richpaul8132]

Very good video and I love the Tahoe picture! However, I'm surprised that you would endorse such a high reflective medium for fine-art, (frankly, for any art). I'm an artist, (primarily photography and digital art), and have been printing my own work for over 15 years. I have several printers but the majority of the work goes to my large format, Epson 7890 printer. I use gloss and semi-gloss papers mostly for coffee table books and as samples to show a potential customer who plan to mount the image behind glass. Of course you NEVER mount a shiny finish behind glass but a gloss paper replicate the way an image on fine art, matte paper, will appear when behind a glass frame. As anyone can see in this video, the florescent lights in the ceiling of the room are overwhelming the image and white-out large areas of your print. In fact, it's a shame really because I have no doubt that picture is beautifully done, yet could never be truly realized until the reflective surface is dialed back about 90%. I do use metallic papers & canvas but I apply a low- reflective "Luster" lacquer to knock down the shine and still have the media's metallic appearance. In fact, I'm even planning to buy some aluminum media very soon. I intend to experiment with the lacquers until I good, yet very smooth, shine reduction. I strongly recommend that you do the same on any of your final prints for display. If you printed that same picture on a smooth, fine art, cotton rag, and placed it along side the one printed on the high-gloss metal or acrylic media, the increased color pop and shading from the cotton rag print would be astonishing. FWIW, Rich

[@ArtbeatStudios]

Hi Rich, you'd be surprised how rich the print still looks in person even with the reflection of the Acrylic. There are a ton of fine artists we have printed for that display these HD Acrylic Prints in galleries. BUT with all that being said, we are going to start offering Non Glare Acrylic in the next couple of weeks!

[@richpaul8132]

Thank you! That's an important point to me when considering any image-print papers. I find it's also a very important thing to remember about you future product! I think the potential is definitely there! I'll certainly be watching for it! Rich

[@NostalgicPiano]

@@richpaul8132 personally i think it looks cool with the reflection!

[@vice.nor.virtue]

Different markets have different audiences. Work going on display in Miami for instances will normally be a lot shinier than something going on display in Moscow.

[@leticiarodrirodri]

good morning. I would like to know if you can help us with a giant photo for a book that we will use as exterior decoration for a Quinceañera. What material do you recommend? the size will be 7ft x48. Thank you!!!!!

[@yusimibrito]

Can someone tell me if is possible illuminate the acrylic picture?

[@phoenixfoundationllc7880]

Where do I get this ARCHIVAL METALLIC PHOTO PAPER? I have ROLAND VS540, would I be able to do it? I have metallic and white ink also

[@badreality2]

Nowhere.

[@arravolleyball]

Metal print requires a lot of light, otherwise you lose a ton of the original. I would advise against it unless it's next to some big light source.

[@cliffdariff74]

Is it possible to get HD acrylic print on the metallic photo paper, but not with an acrylic backing? I'd rather mount the paper print on foam back, with matted margin and frame...

[@ArtbeatStudios]

Hi Cliff! We do offer metallic paper prints:)

[@AnthonyCrouchPhotography]

Really, the metal which has the print on the outside is more scratch proof than the acrylic which is behind the acrylic??

[@David-J-Harris5263]

What would recommend for a photograph of an original acrylic on canvas artwork. Which medium would be show the quantities of the original acrylic on canvas and have the best long term value? Thank you

[@lifeguardryantv5846]

It’s nite here

[@luttappipp2881]

Which is the best paper for wedding album? Here we have colorful marriages.I'm confused with lustre and Hi gloss. Please help. Thank you.

[@johncrighton4738]

Dude you didn't tell me anything about the difference between the two...very disappointed

[@LarryZamba]

? He explained it all starting at 2:05

[@johncrighton4738]

@@LarryZamba Was looking for more than 15 seconds out of 4.5 minute post

[@cwilsonsr7263]

Yeah I agree I was looking for difference in colors etc etc

[@brooklynrican64]

I process all of my work in sRGB color mode. Will I need to change profiles before I send my print in to you guys?

[@LuminousViewsGallery]

brooklynrican64 not if lab knows what they are doing.

[@AbdulRehman-by4fl]

It doesn't matter. Because printing companies change the file as per their printing compatibility. so whatever color mod you select will not be the same as printing mod.

[@metalsteel5631]

but can you illuminate the acrylic from behind? a glowing photo would be so awesome

[@Taylordessalines]

Great idea

[@vigilance71]

I ordered a metal print but it seems darker then the original photo. I put it on my wall, but would not sell it.

[@ArtbeatStudios]

Hi August, sometimes they come out richer or darker than the original but they should be pretty close to the original image if your working space is set up at Adobe RGB 1998. If you are using a different color profile try switching to Adobe RGB 1998 and see if your final print looks similar to this. If it still looks far off we can always reprint it for you, just contact [e-mail] :)

[@vigilance71]

Artbeat Studios I will do that. I will check on getting rgb. I have more photos I need developed so Ill give that a try. I will contact them.

[@LuminousViewsGallery]

Artbeat Studios Studios the dynamic range of dye sub is inferior as well controlling color during the heat transfer requires pressure and heat control that requires absolute control

[@theholepicture]

Why are acrylics so much more expensive than metal?

[@LuminousViewsGallery]

Daryl L. Hunter cause they are that much better in longevity and look. As well if you knew about material, equipment and labor costs you would not need to ask such simple question.

[@ArtbeatStudios]

Face mounted Acrylic Prints are created by a 10 step process involving a ton of manual labor. The metal prints are only a few steps to complete the prints.

[@theholepicture]

Well Luminous, I didn't know about material, equipment and labor costs so in my ignorance I sought out enlightenment. Pardon my ignorance.

[@tommcgrath180]

Yes to that

[@ancientloredude]

A nice informative video. Thanks for posting.

[@SniperManfred]

So, acrylic is better?

[@61484Damian]

Profile is side view. Side profile = side side

[@neelurabbani4107]

96x60 size is there

[@khairulanuar4707]

how do you frame it and hang on wall

[@Samminish]

Great vid ~ Thanks!

[@viannesavoli8138]

Hello, could you please inform me which would be nicer looking / more suited for paintings? I am planning to do an experience and print one of my paintings on one of these two mediums, I just don't know which one will give nicer results. I think the metal one will give the flexibility to work the picture after printing. Thank you.

[@ArtbeatStudios]

Vianne Savoli hi Vianne! We have printed painting artwork on both and they both look amazing. The hd Acrylic is just a more high end look.

[@viannesavoli8138]

​@@ArtbeatStudios Thank you for your reply!

[@im-jn4vl]

Was wondering the same thing

[@angelisone]

ATG & Peter Lik suggest to with acrylic face mount. And go big.

[@manduja75]

I am very interested in the size of the two prints that you are displaying here. Do you mind sharing the printing size?

[@spriterose7022]

they look like 2' x 4'. it's a pretty standard size.....but I may be wrong

[@ArtbeatStudios]

Hi there, sorry for the delay, this is a 24x42"

[@manduja75]

thank you very much i am a photographer and I want to provide unique pieces and these are amazing prints and wall displays

[@michaeltrumph121]

@@ArtbeatStudios What's that in cm ?

[@johannesjohannesson423]

Putting an acrylic print into bathroom can ruin it becouse on the sides the paper witch the image is printed on is unprotected

[@chico11mbit]

So you will avoid printing on paper...

[@tar4heel2]

You don't say which is which!!! ???

[@cliffdariff74]

Yes he does, top is acrylic, bottom I'd metal

[@charruaporelmundo]

What are the dimension of these ones you are showing?

[@theholepicture]

Nice presentation.