Question hi fran,
trial & error? what exactly does that mean? what would be the error? use the functions of the scanner to make what adjustments as opposed to making what changes/edits with software?
thanks,
michael
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hi,
i am about to take on a big project of scanning old photos and am looking for advice please ;).
what is the best way to scan the photos? 300dpi? save as tiff? etc etc. my scanner has an option to increase the photo size (ie a wallet picture to a 4x6 etc)and to adjust the color etc. should i increase the photo size via the scanner or via software after? same for color adjustmets etc.
i hope i dont sound too confusing :-(. i guess bottom line is i am looking for the best methos to preserve these old photos via a scanner to my pc.
thanks so much,
michael david
Answer -
Scanning photos is a trial and error process. It is best to use the functions of the scanner to make adjustments if possible. Make other changes/edits with graphics software.
General scanning resolution is about 300dpi.
Fran
Answer Trial and error is getting the best resolution for what you want to do with your photos. There is no hard and fast rules for optimizing your photos. You are the judge.
As for what to allow the scanner to fix - anything it can. Make any anjustments through it to make your photo exactly the way you want it.
Graphics software like PaintShop Pro and Adobe Photoshop will allow you to do all sorts of things with the photos such as remove the orangy colorcast, add frames, etc. It is all up to you and what you want to do with them. Are you creating an online album? Are you creating a home computer photo album? Do you want to print some of them yourself from your computer? Do you want to take them to a store and have them reprinted?
