I have a question

Rev · Post by **Rev** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 6:29 pm

I'm trying to scan the back cover of vol 4 but it keeps looking like shit everytime I scan it, does anyone know of a program I can use to make it smooth looking like fugu's scans.

Post by **FuguTabetai** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 6:33 pm

you need to work with your scanner software to get a nice scan first. Try scanning at a higher resolution. There are a bunch of "guides" on the web, but you have to know how to use your scanner...

fugu

Starakin · Post by **Starakin** » Sun Nov 16, 2003 2:45 am

what dpi are you using? I remember some group's standards to use 600dpi for color scan then touch it a bit later (that could be too much, but donno, haven't scanned something in ages).
If it is possible, please provide a raw scan for us, we'll try to work it out :~

jacko · Post by **jacko** » Tue Nov 18, 2003 12:27 am

First thing's first. Make sure the cleaing surface is clean! This might sound ridiculous, but a dirty surface can really mess up pictures.

2nd, use a highest dpi your memory and computer can handle. You can change the quality and size using an image program instead.

Finally, make sure you position it correctly. I really can't tell you how to do this; you'll have to learn this on your own.

Rev · Post by **Rev** » Tue Nov 18, 2003 10:16 pm

thanks for your help guys, here is what I try to scan so far and I think I'm getting the hang of it but it still sucks compare to what I see fugu do.
if you know what I'm doing wrong give me some tips on how to fix it and do anyone know a good way of getting rid of that line with out messing up my cover.

you might have to copy and paste the link to your address bar to see it I don't think tripods like direct linking.

[url]http://ks_7.tripod.com/scans/back_cover_vol_5.jpg[/url]
[url]http://ks_7.tripod.com/scans/Untitled1.jpg[/url]
[url]http://ks_7.tripod.com/scans/Untitled2.jpg[/url]
[url]http://ks_7.tripod.com/scans/Untitled3.jpg[/url]
[url]http://ks_7.tripod.com/scans/cover_scan_vol_3.jpg[/url]

SkullKnight · Post by **SkullKnight** » Tue Nov 18, 2003 10:46 pm

600 dpi is too much if the image is only intended to be about the size of a regular 8 by 11 piece of paper.300 dpi good and its adequate for wallpapers aswell.

600 would be more suitable for big printouts.

Post by **FuguTabetai** » Wed Nov 19, 2003 10:04 am

I scan at 300dpi. If you are scanning B&W manga type images, set your scanner to scan in greyscale. Also, it is very important to play around with the contrast, "shadow value" and "highlight value" to get white whites, and black blacks.

Other than that, you just have to play with your scanner and scanning software to see what works.

fugu