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Inspire1000 Software Update

Update for the Inspire1000 posted on May 30, 2017. This update allows manual keystone adjustment in USB mode.

Installation Instructions

  1. Create a folder named “LG_DTV” on the root directory on a USB flash drive.
  2. Download the file linked below into the “LG_DTV” folder.
  3. With the projector powered off, insert the USB flash drive into the projector.
  4. Power on the projector.
  5. When prompted, select “Start” on the dialog box. The projector will restart when completed.
    Inspire1000 software update start screen
  6. When restarted a dialog box should show the projector is updated to the current version 03.00.04.
    Inspire1000 software update complete notification
  7. Press “Exit” on the remote to dismiss the dialog box. You may remove the USB flash drive and delete the “LG_DTV” folder and update file.

Right-click here to download the Inspire1000 software update.

Tripod Dolly

projector-on-dolly-AMZNDesigned to pair with Artograph’s new fluid head tripod for use with our Digital Art Projectors for unsurpassed range of movement and ease of fine adjustment. This dolly will also work with most tripod models. Moving your tripod, with projector, or still or video camera attached, is easy with the light, smooth movement of this strong, compact dolly. Sturdy aluminum construction. Durable carrying case.
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  • Artograph Tripod Dolly with carrying case
  • One year warranty
  • Light, smooth movement of wheels, with independent locking casters, for easy image adjustment
  • Clamping screw for safe locking of tripod
  • Works with most tripods, adjustable diameter
  • 44 lb. capacity with 37 inch maximum diameter, only 3.7 lbs. folded with 17 inch folded length
  • Pair with Artograph tripod & digital art projectors (sold separately) for image versatility
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Color: Black

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Digital Projector Table Stand

Digital Projector Table StandThe new Digital Table Stand is custom-designed by Artograph to pair with the full line LED digital Art Projectors – the Flare150, Inspire1000, Impression1400, plus all older models.

The Digital Table Stand has a standard tripod screw mount which will work with Artograph digital projectors, plus most cameras. Included is a cell phone holder, to use your cell phone camera to transmit your image to Artograph projectors.

Added to Artograph’s tripod and dolly in your studio, this table stand gives full digital image adjustment ability in every situation you need.

  • Heavy-duty foot base for easy mobility and stability
  • Custom-made Table Stand to pair with Artograph Digital Art Projectors
  • Adjusts from 19 inches to 49 inches high above table with maximum capacity of 4.2 lbs.
  • Rotates a full 360 degrees, tilts to 90 degrees in any direction
  • Has a standard tripod screw mount, and comes with a bonus cell phone holder
  • Optional mount to wooden work table through screw holes in foot base

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Press Release: FLARE100 Wins CREATIVE TOOL OF THE YEAR

FEBRUARY 9, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Flare100 Creative Tool of the Year

FLARE100 ART PROJECTOR BY ARTOGRAPH
CREATIVE TOOL OF THE YEAR

Press Release in PDF
More on the Flare100

Artograph is pleased to announce the new Flare100 Art Projector won first place in the Creative Impulse 2016 awards for Creative Tool of the Year.

Artograph CEO Don Dow Accepting Creative Tool of the Year awardIn the award ceremony January 31, 2016 at CreativeWorld in Frankfurt, Germany, Artograph CEO Don Dow accepted the award for the innovative projector designed for the needs of artists and crafters.

A 100 lumen battery-operated art projector, the FLARE100 ART PROJECTOR is part of the successful LED digital art projector line pioneered by Artograph. Also in this projector line are the INSPIRE800 ART PROJECTOR, and the IMPRESSION1400 ART PROJECTOR. With three sizes, Artograph offers a digital art projector for every type of art and artist.

FLARE100™ Art Projector sets the artist free with a portable battery operated projector. The Flare100 projects a sharp image from four inches all the way to mural size.

INSPIRE800™ Art Projector brings enhanced brightness in a convenient size.

IMPRESSION1400™ Art Projector has full HD and 1400 lumens of brilliance, adding a new dimension of skew control.
Each projector includes 22 custom built-in grids, plus bonus geometric and border patterns, image control, and wireless connection from Windows and Android devices.

Artograph CEO Don Dow Accepting Creative Tool of the Year award

ABOUT ARTOGRAPH:

Artograph was founded in Minneapolis in 1947 by three entrepreneurs, Ed Hirschoff, John Engel, and Les Kouba, who wanted to start a company that produced time-saving devices. Les Kouba, a wildlife artist, suggested developing a projector to help him enlarge his wildlife photos onto a canvas. Thus, the first Artograph projector was born.

Many variations were created from that first projector, but it was in 1977 when a totally new design in projectors was created that hit the commercial and graphic artist markets like a bolt of lightning. The DB300 table-top projector was an instant success and became a key tool for artists and designers for over 20 years.

As technology and the age of the computer flourished, Artograph’s focus expanded from the commercial artist and designer to include the distinctive needs of the fine artist and the crafter. A number of new projectors were introduced and the term “Artograph it!” soon became synonymous with using an art projector to save time and increase productivity.

With the development of LED technology, Artograph’s commitment to ever-greener and more energy efficient products shines in product lines designed with the artist in mind.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact:

Marketing, Advertising, and Graphics support:
Deb H. Rule

763-550-3470

Sales and Retailer Ordering Information
John Davis, Sales Manager, Chief Operating Officer

763-550-3466

Flare100-Inspire800-Impression1400 FAQ 3: Mac – Apple Connections & Troubleshooting

FAQ 3: Mac – Apple Connection & Troubleshooting FAQ and Tips – FAQ 3: Mac-Apple Connections and Tips, PDF for printing

It is strongly recommended that if you are buying any Apple adapter you buy the official, branded or authorized one as sold by Apple and authorized sellers. Difficulties have been found with unauthorized adapters failing to work after Apple/Mac does certain updates.

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

Press Release: LED LightTracer Light Box

APRIL 13, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Artograph Releases New, Improved LED LightTracer Light Box

Press Release in PDF: LED LightTracer Press Release-Artograph
LED LightTracer Sales and Info Flyer in PDF: LED LightTracer Flyer

The latest in a long line of quality products for the artist and crafter from Artograph…

Artograph is pleased to announce a new, improved edition of the popular LightTracer light box series, is now available.

The new LED LightTracer and LED LightTracer2 now shine with dazzlingly bright LEDs. With maintenance-free gradient illumination from 5000 to 14,000 lux across the slanted surface, these new LightTracers are the brightest light boxes available.

The LightTracers are entirely made in the USA, assembled in Artograph’s Delano, Minnesota factory, with parts made by other local Midwest companies. Not only is the quality higher than ever, but the products’ profile is ever more green and efficient. Even the cartons are locally made from 100% recycled materials.

The LightTracer light boxes are offered in two sizes:

LightTracer LED Light Box

LightTracerFeatures a 10 x 12 inch (254 x 305 mm) conveniently slanted lighted surface and handy recessed tool tray to keep pencils, chalk, embossing stylus, and other tracing tools at your fingertips. Now illuminated by maintenance-free, cool, bright LEDs with a sleek new design.

LightTracer 2 LED Light Box

LightTracer2For larger, more complex projects, take advantage of the Light Tracer® 2, with a generous 12 x 18 inch (305 x 457 mm) conveniently slanted acrylic tracing surface and handy recessed tool tray to keep pencils, chalk, embossing stylus, and other tracing tools at your fingertips. Now illuminated by maintenance-free, cool, bright LEDs with a sleek new design.

Artograph is proud to bring this latest tool in our long line of successful Products for the Creative Mind® to the arts and crafts markets. The LED LightTracer light boxes are a stellar addition to the Artograph tradition of quality, reliability, and ever-greener products for the arts.

More info at: http://www.artograph.com

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ABOUT ARTOGRAPH:

Artograph was founded in Minneapolis in 1947 by three entrepreneurs, Ed Hirschoff, John Engel, and Les Kouba, who wanted to start a company that produced time-saving devices. Les Kouba, a promising wildlife artist, suggested developing a projector to help him enlarge his wildlife photos onto a canvas. Thus, the first Artograph projector was born.

Many variations were created from that first projector, but it was in 1977 when a totally new design in projectors was created that hit the commercial and graphic artist markets like a bolt of lightning. The DB300 table-top projector was an instant success and became a key tool for artists and designers for over 20 years.

As technology and the age of the computer flourished, Artograph’s focus expanded from the commercial artist and designer to include the distinctive needs of the fine artist and the crafter. A number of new projectors were introduced and the term “Artograph it!” soon became synonymous with using an art projector to save time and increase productivity.

With the development of LED technology, Artograph’s commitment to ever-greener and more energy efficient products shines in product lines designed with the artist in mind.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact:

Marketing, Advertising, and Graphics support:
Deb H. Rule

763-550-3470

Sales and Retailer Ordering Information
John Davis, Sales Manager, Chief Operating Officer

763-550-3466

Animation History: Felix the Cat

Felix the Cat

By Robert James, Ph.D.

Sing it with me!

“Felix the Cat…the wonderful, wonderful cat…whenever he gets in a fix, he reaches into his bag of tricks…”

If you’re of a certain age, you just got very happy. You also just acquired your ear worm for the next few days.

You’re welcome.

If you’re over a certain age, you may be yelling at me right now: “You young whippersnapper! That isn’t the REAL Felix! And get offa my lawn!!”

The old codger in the audience is correct (they usually are, but we don’t like to encourage that kind of behavior…).

Felix the Cat was the biggest cartoon star of the silent era – bar none. He was the first giant balloon in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. The Yankees adopted him as their mascot in 1922. Charles Lindbergh took a Felix doll with him on his famous transatlantic flight. His image was the very first ever broadcast on television (the engineers used a cutout to practice their focusing and transmission). Not counting the later television series, over one hundred animated shorts were released, beginning with Feline Follies in 1919 (where he was called “Master Tom.”).

Where did Felix the Cat come from? Now, that’s a sticky problem. The owner of Felix the Cat, and the man whose name is always on the title card, was Pat Sullivan, who owned the animation studio which released the shorts. Some evidence exists to support that claim, including an earlier cat he had personally animated.

But most animation historians credit the primary artist for much of the series, Otto Messmer, with creating Felix. Messmer had already been doing an animated Charlie Chaplin series, and Felix resembles Chaplin’s movements and attitudes to a high degree. Messmer would also be the main force in creating Felix’s look and personality as time went on. Sullivan had little to do with the actual production of the cartoons, although he spearheaded the kind of licensing of Felix the Cat products that the Disney Studios would later turn into a commercial behemoth in the Thirties with their own characters.

Felix was revolutionary in animation not merely for his charisma and inventiveness, but also for the way in which he was drawn. First, Messmer invented a solid black body, which was later used by Disney for Mickey Mouse and other characters in his black and white shorts. Second, Felix helped move cartoons from mere strings of jokes into animating a consistent character who had human qualities (a path Disney would expand upon enormously). Leonard Maltin quotes Messmer on this issue: “I found that I could get as big a laugh with a little gesture – a wink or a twist of the tail – as I could with gags.” Third, Felix was smart. He thought his way out of situations, indicated by his famous walk, bent over, with his hands behind his back. Finally, Felix was imagination itself. Reality would bend or unbend depending on his whims. His tail could be removed and turned into almost anything.

Felix became so successful, he emerged as a star. Perhaps the best evidence of this is the 1923 cartoon, Felix in Hollywood, in which he hobnobs with Chaplin, adventure star Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., cowboy star William S. Hart, censorship czar Will Hayes, and wild-eyed comedian Ben Turpin. Disney and Warner Brothers would later turn this gimmick into a regular feature in several cartoons, sending their own characters to meet the stars of the day.

Felix had one more landmark to reach: like so many live-action silent stars, his career died out with the coming of sound. An essentially silent character reliant on visual humor, Felix’s popularity was rapidly ripped away by a certain mouse in his first appearance in an all-sound short, Steamboat Willie. Felix soon became a losing proposition in the movie theaters, but he survived in the comic strips and books for a long time before making his return to television in the Fifties.

As the song goes…”Felix the Cat…the wonderful, wonderful cat…You’ll laugh so much your sides will ache, your heart will go pitter-pat, watching Felix, the wonderful cat.”

And Poindexter, and the Professor, and the Master Cylinder…

Pardon me while I go back on nostalgia road – and stay offa my lawn!

Suggested Readings:

Michael Barrier, Hollywood Cartoons: American Animation in its Golden Age. Oxford University Press, 1999.

John Canemaker, Felix: The Twisted Tale of the World’s Most Famous Cat. Pantheon Press, 1991.

Donald Crafton, Before Mickey: The Animated Film, 1898-1928, Reprint Edition, University of Chicago Press, 1993.

Denis Gifford, American Animated Films: The Silent Era, 1897-1929, McFarland, 1990.

Leonard Maltin, Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons, Revised and Updated Version, Penguin, 1990.

Recommended Fan Website:
http://felix.goldenagecartoons.com/

Press Release: LED 1000 HD Digital Art Projector

DECEMBER 5, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Artograph Releases LED 1000 HD Digital Art Projector

Press Release in PDF: LED 1000 Press Release-Artograph
LED 1000 Sales and Info Flyer in PDF: LED 1000 Flyer

From the Renaissance greats to the premier fine artists of today…

The legacy of the projector as a tool for master artists reaches a new pinnacle with the LED 1000™ HD Digital Art Projector™ from Artograph.

From da Vinci to Vermeer to the Artograph DB300, now to the new LED 1000, the projector is long-recognized as a vital tool in the palette of discerning commercial and fine artists.

Artograph is pleased to announce this top-of-the-line high definition projector, custom configured for the needs of artists and crafters, is now available.

With 1000 lumens of maintenance-free LED projection, the LED 1000 HD Digital Art Projector brings greater power and brilliance, giving artists freedom to increase their productivity and artistic reach.

Twenty custom built-in GRIDS bring superior capability for layout, composition, and scaling, ready at the touch of a button on the remote. KEYSTONE adjustment gives flexible perspective control on any surface at any angle. GRAYSCALE and CONTRAST controls create unsurpassed tonal evaluation. COLOR TEMP/HUE adjustments give the artist vivid images in all lighting conditions.

Artograph is proud to bring this latest tool in our long line of successful Products for the Creative Mind® to the professional art market. The LED 1000™ HD Digital Art Projector™ is a stellar addition to the Artograph tradition of quality, reliability, and ever-greener products for the arts.

More info and specs at: http://www.artograph.com/led1000/

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FOR QUILTING, SEWING, AND OTHER FABRIC ARTS:

A classic art form meets 21st century technology…

For the 21st Century quilting and fabric artist, the projector is as essential a tool in the sewing box as a pincushion was in our grandmothers’ time.

Artograph is pleased to announce the LED 1000™ HD Digital Art Projector™, a state-of-the-art tool which embraces a classic fabric art form.

In quilting and other fabric arts, layout and design spring from the creativity of the designer. Now the quilter can develop a design on paper or in a computer and project the design in full scale onto pattern paper. Built-in GRIDS, and other features, aid the artist in layout, scaling, and composition.

Using the COLOR, CONTRAST, and GRAYSCALE features, a quilt designer can project a photograph and develop it into a vibrant fabric design.

ABOUT ARTOGRAPH:

Artograph was founded in Minneapolis in 1947 by three entrepreneurs, Ed Hirschoff, John Engel, and Les Kouba, who wanted to start a company that produced time-saving devices. Les Kouba, a promising wildlife artist, suggested developing a projector to help him enlarge his wildlife photos onto a canvas. Thus, the first Artograph projector was born.

Many variations were created from that first projector, but it was in 1977 when a totally new design in projectors was created that hit the commercial and graphic artist markets like a bolt of lightning. The DB300 table-top projector was an instant success and became a key tool for artists and designers for over 20 years.

As technology and the age of the computer flourished, Artograph’s focus expanded from the commercial artist and designer to include the distinctive needs of the fine artist and the crafter. A number of new projectors were introduced and the term “Artograph it!” soon became synonymous with using an art projector to save time and increase productivity.

With the development of LED technology, Artograph’s commitment to ever-greener and more energy efficient products shines in product lines designed with the artist in mind.

ABOUT HISTORY OF ART PROJECTORS:

In the fourth century BC, Aristotle wrote about projection phenomenon, having observed the crescent-shaped images of the sun during a partial eclipse that formed on the forest ground. This fascination continued throughout the ages, until some curious inventor soon turned this magic into devices such as the Camera Obscura and the Camera Lucida. It was the artist who embraced the unique benefits of the projector which allowed them to maximize their talents.

Leonardo da Vinci left a number of his papers intact which still exist. The largest collection of these is called the Codex Atlanticus, and it covers a wide variety of subjects – including the principles of the Camera Obscura. One of the most talented artists of the 1600s, Jan Vermeer, is credited with using a Camera Obscura to help him produce his masterpieces. David Hockney, a world-famous artist in his own right, published a book in 2001, Secret Knowledge: Rediscovering the Lost Techniques of the Old Masters, in which he argued that Vermeer (and other artists, including Diego Velázquez) used a combination of optical aids to create their photorealistic effects. Hockney worked with physicist and optics expert Charles Falco to show the different devices and methods artists used before the invention of photography in the nineteenth century.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact:

Marketing, Advertising, and Graphics support:
Deb H. Rule

763-550-3470

Sales and Retailer Ordering Information
John Davis, Sales Manager, Chief Operating Officer

763-550-3466

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