AboutScott Valentine Expertise Most anything about digital post processing (Photoshop, etc), effects, and image restoration, some technical information about digital imaging systems, light and electron microscopy, optical physics and image analysis. I can help with shooting basics, lighting setups, and getting the most out of your digital camera. I am also an 'expert' here for Photoshop (Computers/Technology > Software > Graphics Software > Photoshop).
Experience I've been an image analyst and advanced amateur photographer for over 6 years. I run an Adobe user group, focusing on digital media, and have lectured on digital image capture systems. Currently, I am an administrator for a rather large instructional Photoshop forum
Organizations Adobe User Groups, National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Advanced Imaging Specialists
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Physics, University of California, San Diego
Awards and Honors Winner: Best in Show and several category first place awards - Imaging Professionals of the Southwest Print Competition (multiple years)
Expert: Scott Valentine Date: 6/6/2007 Subject: Album Scanning
Question I need to scan scrap books and large photo albums for my business. They are too large for flatbed. What equipment can I buy. I thought about just taking a picture of the picture but how do I go about setting the lighting etc. Help in a hurry.
Answer Hi Gina,
The best method is to find a large scanner - 11x17 should be easy to find. If that's still not large enough, you will have to scan parts of the pages, and stitch them together in an editor like Photoshop (there are others that will work, too).
This turns out to be much easier than trying to photograph the pages, especially because of the differences in reflectivity, textures, colors, etc. Setting up each page could take quite a long time, and you would still end up needing to do a lot of correction and manipulation.
I hope this helps! If you need more assistance in how to do the stitching, or finding software, please feel free to ask.
