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Position:Home>Visual Arts> I looking for a device that will project photo's on to a canvas, so thai I cQuestion: I looking for a device that will project photo's on to a canvas, so thai I can paint!.!? Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Most artists supply stores sell image projectors ranging in quality from poor to excellent!. But the better quality ones, image-wise, get pretty expensive!. Here is a link to Dick Blick, which sells several versions of the image projector: http://www!.dickblick!.com/!?wmcp=yahoo&wmc!.!.!. (PS: If you're wishing to save some money you could try looking in the local classified ads in your local newspaper or recyclers!. Sometimes ex-students or other artists will have used artist supplies or aids on sale for a lot less!. Www@QuestionHome@Com There is a device called an opaque projector!. I have seen it in art and craft stores for less than $100!. If you are a student, I would think most art departments have one!. The downside is that you need a completely dark room to see the image!. If you have access to a computer projector, that is far preferable but cost close to $1000 and the replacement bulbs aren't cheap either!. I recently saw a device that is one better!. It was a camera on a tripod that sent the image through the computer and onto the screen- no need to scan anything!. I have no idea how much that cost!. Www@QuestionHome@Com cheapest way!. is to copy or prinnt your image onto acetate and use an overhead projector!. you can buy them fro about ￡80 if you look around!. or borrow one from school or colledge!. I have created canvasses up to 9 feet tall using this system and its ok!. also have a look at the society for All Artists web site they have a whole selection of different projectors www!.SAA!.co!.ukWww@QuestionHome@Com A camera lucida projector!. You can find it on the internet just google for the Camera Lucida Projector!. The prices vary according to your needs!.Www@QuestionHome@Com overhead!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com |