Scanning Negatives and Slides: Digitizing Your Photographic Archives | 
 enlarge | Author: Sascha Steinhoff
Publisher: Rocky Nook
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 39397
Format: Illustrated
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1 Pap/Dvdr
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 249
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 7.9 x 0.8
ISBN: 1933952016
Dewey Decimal Number: 771.4
EAN: 9781933952017
ASIN: 1933952016
Publication Date: February 9, 2007
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Product Description
A large number of contemporary photographers have either moved into digital photography exclusively or use both analog and digital media in their work. In either case, there is most likely an archive of slides and negatives which cannot be directly integrated into the new digital workflow, nor can it be archived in a digital format. More and more, photographers are trying to bridge this gap using high-performance film scanners. How to achieve the best possible digital image from a negative or slide, and how to build a workflow to make this process efficient, repeatable, and reliable, is the subject of this book. The author uses Nikon's filmscanners throughout, but all steps can easily be followed using a different scanner. The most common software tools for scanning (SilverFast, VueScan, NikonScan) are not only covered extensively in the book, but are also provided on a CD along with other useful tools for image editing, as well as numerous sample scans.
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Great book August 31, 2008
This is a great book for those who have some experience with scanning film or slides but want to learn more. It has helped me to get more out of my scanner and software and do a better job of restoring old slides.
Good info June 18, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a great book for the novice scanner looking to improve. I bought it because I was considering buying the Nikon Coolscan V ED scanner. This book has a lot of before and after pictures that show you what the features or settings do. Yes, I bought the scanner and yes it performs just as described in the book.
 Excellent Book! June 7, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I read this book cover to cover. As someone who has been using scanners since the 80286 days with a hand scanner, I liked to think I knew a thing or two about scanning and imaging editing.
After I began to read this book, I quickly realized, I knew little about the intricacies of scanning photo's, and next to nothing about slide and negative scanning.
This book comes with a CD with sample software and images to let you try some of the same things you read about in the book.
If you are thinking about buying a slide scanner, but haven't yet, I recommend reading this book first. You WILL be glad you did.
The book is written in a way that will assist the absolute beginner, and also no doubt, provide a few 'aha!' moments for an expert.
A good introduction to Scanning May 26, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a very nice book for learning about the basics of scanning, especially if you have a Nikon Coolscan 5000. The book is about the only place one can find a reasonably objective summary and evaluation of scanning software from Nikon, Vuescan, and Lasersoft (Silverfast). Although fairly recently released, the book is already showing its age. The long chapter on Nikon Capture is out of date with the replacement Capture NX on the market for a while now. The book also basically is current as of Photoshop CS maybe CS2. I was left with the desire for more information. Expecially in the Photoshop area. Discussions regarding the Plug ins were helpful but I was left wanting more insight into skills to wring out the best from your slides. For the money I would have like more deapth than was presented here. With the drop off of film scanner manufacturers there probably will not be many books like this in the future so enjoy it as a basic primer on scanning.
Excellent book April 25, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A real eye-opener for those wishing to delve deeply into scanning. The author's goal is clearly the pursuit of the highest quality scan within the capabilities of the level of equipment considered. Every facet of the activity seems to be covered, including discussions of the popular software packages currently being used for scanning. The theory behind scanning is also very well covered, and presented in a way that stimulates and educates at once. Must reading for anyone who is either ready to commence or just planning ahead.
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