HIGH RES

“Over the years, High Res Digital has become a cornerstone of the Fine Art industry. Always a hive of technical activity, Australia’s top tier artists frequent this studio and entrust their precious work with these master printers. And as each print is carefully made, It’s always a pleasure to congregate and discuss the contemporary art scene and plans for the future. I entrust my work with High Res Digital, with a sense of security, knowing that my valuable files and prints are in safe hands.”

“The thing about High Res is not just the great prints and the attention to detail but the wonderful creative environment. Artists coming and going, sharing ideas, having a laugh, talking about the highs and lows of the creative life. This accompanied by the teams boundless patience makes it a place to be, a safe harbour.”

”The level of detail and care that Warren Macris and his team deliver is unparalleled. Warren personally oversaw our project to recreate two replica volumes of John Gould’s Birds of Australia first published in the 1840’s. He spent many hours working with our digital scans, colour correcting, straightening and making them ready for print. We had multiple in person meetings, going over the intricacies of the books in our library making sure the colours were as true to the originals as we could get including the ageing and foxing. He sourced paper stock from the USA to match the size, look and feel. Warren also recreated missing letters for us in unfindable fonts to match. Warren’s expertise was critical to the project being exactly what we wanted. We could not be happier with the outcome.”

”Without a doubt, Warren is a master printer and I consider him a collaborator in the process. Nothing is too much trouble, and he labours endlessly over each print. When Warren produces an exhibition for you, you are in good hands!”

”Warren provides outstanding service, his knowledge of fine art printing, photoshop and photography is unparalleled in the industry. It’s his experience and depth of knowledge across all these areas that results in outstanding print quality every time. Warren’s client list is testimony to his professionalism and perfectionism, it reads like a who’s who of Australia’s most notable artists. Warrens in depth knowledge of the exhibition print process and industry requirements makes working with him an absolute breeze.”

”Holly is a dream to work with! Nothing is ever too much bother, and she has an exquisite eye for detail. Her expertise with Photoshop and colour matching are superb, and I trust her completely to archive my works. Holly is always meticulous in her approach, and I highly recommend her to anyone who expects the utmost professionalism and outstanding results.”

”I have loved working with Rosie and value her ability to oversee complex imagery, combining painterly effects and photographic aesthetics to produce seamless and delicate images. Her understanding of the techniques to achieve these nuanced qualities has been done with great skill and care. It’s always been wonderful to sit with Rosie, listen to her fantastic playlist and watch her conjure up a bit of digital magic. Holly has overseen quality retouching and colour adjustments with great skill and patience in my work. I have appreciated her dedication to wanting to get it right and nothing is ever too much trouble.”

Warren Macris and his highly capable colleagues at High Res Digital, are not merely suppliers of fine prints, to my galleries and the artists that we work with. Far more than that, Warren is a Master Printer, a creative collaborator & in many ways a trusted co-author, to the extraordinary beauty that our artists imagine & conjure up.

”Warren Macris is a Master printer. Never have I met someone with such patience, technical knowledge and an amazing eye for detail. Being the perfectionist he is, I entrust Warren to print all of my works to the highest level. I cannot recommend High Res highly enough.”

”I love working with Rosie. For anyone that has tried to print themselves, they know that printing = witchcraft… Rosie has a phenomenal understanding of the dark arts - how to take an image and turn it into the perfect print. I love sitting with her and discussing my work, she has an incredible eye and technical skill. The difference between a good print and an incredible one is all down to having Rosie in the mix. Then add to that her can-do attitude and humour, you sometimes forget you’re even working. High Res is one of my favourite places in Sydney! It’s where artists go to feel at home.”

”Holly has exceptional creative and technical capabilities that are underpinned by a sharp intellect. Her world-class retouching skills and work ethic make her a brilliant collaborator on photographic exhibitions.”

”I am a visual artist and in the last couple of years I have been working with Matteo mostly scanning 4 x 5 inch analogue film for print for my series Hold On. I have been impressed with his technical expertise and he always strives to get the best outcome. Matteo is good listener and always engages in a thoughtful, constructive and comprehensive way.”

”For both exhibitions Rosie was tasked with the scanning, on-system work, and final output of the exhibition prints. She brought various photographic works that were shot over a 20 year period, on different film stocks and under different weather conditions into a cohesive series. Importantly, this was not only creating visual similarities—but best expressed in Rosie’s ability to tacit and convey the emotional content of each image. This is what sets her apart. Her sensitive and nuanced approach to the material created images that were both engaging and memorable. Having Rosie’s eye and expertise across a project is fundamental to excellence. Her dedication and enthusiasm for obtaining the best possible outcome is valued & appreciated by her clients. Most importantly, Rosie is sincere, a person of great integrity and genuine friendship.”

”Matteo’s work ethic is one to be admired. His attention to detail is unsurpassed. He is well mannered and a delight to have around. He also has an amazing knowledge of photography and loves everything to do with the medium. He shows enthusiasm to any task he is given.”

”Warren has been reproducing botanical watercolour paintings for reproduction in high end publications as well as the masterly printing of a limited edition range for 15 years. It is a privilege to be a client. His understanding of the nuances of the subtle colour variations and degrees of translucency inherent in botanical paintings is exceptional, as is his ability to maintain the integrity of the works when creating fine art prints. Warren is committed to the reproduction of fine art to the highest possible standard – and with endless patience and good humour. This ethos is maintained by his team, particularly Holly with whom I have worked closely in recent years.”

”Warren Macris is a perfectionist! His creative passion and spirit for printing makes him much more than a fine printer, it makes him an artist. Warren is a true gentleman and friend, I trust him with my work like I trust myself.”

”Warren tells me we have been working together for around 21 years! So, if that is not testament enough to his wonderful skill, I don’t know what is!

I also would add that I have probably been one of the artists who has brought some of the more challenging ideas to Warren to print. Not technically speaking but certainly in content. We have chuckled many times over some of these works and how they will land once exhibited.

But what I really want to acknowledge is not only Warren’s deep knowledge and technical skill but his genuine interest and passion for his profession. It is no accident that his patience and quiet dedication to producing the very best attracts a clientele of artists whose artwork often requires different approaches and techniques.

He has also gathered around him a wonderful and supportive team – friendly, professional and hard-working.

Interpreting what artists want and being sensitive to these requests is what makes Warren a master printer and a great collaborator!”

”Firstly Warren is fabulous, he is patient, he is understanding and he cares, which I think is very much needed for an artists process, because it isn’t always easy getting the work done and a little help and kindness goes a long way. His staff are also very lovely.

His photoshopping skills and eye for detail are paramount, he will always go the extra mile, which is very much needed in the “I need this yesterday’ art world.

He was doing digital printing & photoshop before anyone else in Australia and it shows in the beautiful work he produces for so many of Australia's artists.

He is always showing me better ways of doing things, and occasionally will ring to check ie; if I meant something to be so big because he didn’t think so and tbf he is always right. I love when he asks “is that meant to be there?”

Warren knows exactly what to do when I don’t and the prints speak for themselves, 5 ⭐️’s”