I am about to become the proud owner of a scanner. I have a number of photos I would like to post (pre digital era EG Kai Tak) and I want to scan them so that they come out fairly large and not as thumbnail size. They are standard size photos. Grateful for any tips.:confused:
Thanks
OG
By: Old Git - 7th January 2007 at 03:23
Do as i do and get the grandchildren to show you how
I think you’re right Steve. Embarrassing when I suppose we are expected to teach the younger generation how to do things BUT not on matters technical unfortunately. I am looking forward to getting these pictures posted.
Best Wishes
OG
By: steve rowell - 6th January 2007 at 23:07
Do as i do and get the grandchildren to show you how
By: Old Git - 6th January 2007 at 18:01
Are we talking about a 35mm neg/slide scanner, or a flat-bed style print scanner (or indeed the latter with a neg/tranny adapter)?
Either way, ramp the scanner up to the maximum input resolution possible (there will be a setting for this in the software), do a pre-scan and then crop the image accordingly, then do a final scan. You will end up with a huge image which, if you want to upload to forums like this, you will need to downsize using Photoshop or whatever just like you do with digital output. My recommendation is always scan at maximum resolution and do not reduce the input (scan) resolution to get close to the image size you want as max resolution followed by a downsizing in PS will always yield better quality results.
Andy
Andy, Many thanks for your response but to reply I am having to get my daughter to come around and explain this to me as I am a total technophobe. I will be back shortly.
Thanks
Keith
By: Skymonster - 6th January 2007 at 14:18
Are we talking about a 35mm neg/slide scanner, or a flat-bed style print scanner (or indeed the latter with a neg/tranny adapter)?
Either way, ramp the scanner up to the maximum input resolution possible (there will be a setting for this in the software), do a pre-scan and then crop the image accordingly, then do a final scan. You will end up with a huge image which, if you want to upload to forums like this, you will need to downsize using Photoshop or whatever just like you do with digital output. My recommendation is always scan at maximum resolution and do not reduce the input (scan) resolution to get close to the image size you want as max resolution followed by a downsizing in PS will always yield better quality results.
Andy
By: Old Git - 6th January 2007 at 11:48
Many thanks Phil, I will get started this evening and hopefully should be able to start posting soon.
By: philgatwick05 - 6th January 2007 at 10:41
It’s difficult to give any detailed advice because most scanners come with their own software to control the scan – however I think it’s worth spending some time on the first one getting the settings how you want them – should be easier thereafter.
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