How to scan a photographs.
Following step by step scanning instructions are optimized for scanning of regular color photographs scanned by the flatbed scanner using a simple graphics software to process an image. Please follow steps for the best result!
Set the scanner to: color 75 DPI
Photographs, regular, color, glossy, size 4" x 6"
| Main image of property 360 x 240 pix. (3:2) | Image of feature 240 x 160 pix. (3:2) |
|---|---|
| 1 - scan | 1 - scan |
| 2 - crop to size 450 x 300 pixels | 2 - crop to size 450 x 300 pixels |
| 3 - resized to 360 x 240 pixels | 3 - resized to 240 x 160 pixels |
| 4 - adjust gamma (+) if dark, (-) if light | 4 - adjust gamma (+) if dark, (-) if light |
| 5 - repeat gamma correction for best result | 5 - repeat gamma correction for best result |
| 6 - sharpen (if blur or unsharp) | 6 - sharpen (if blur or unsharp) |
| 7 - repeat sharpening for best result | 7 - repeat sharpening for best result |
| 8 - "save as" .jpg file, compress 50% | 8 - "save as" .jpg file, compress 50% |
| Result: | Result: |
| image "name.jpg", size 360 x 240 pixels approx. memory size 20KB | image "name.jpg", size 240 x 160 pixels approx. memory size 10KB |
| If you are using a digital camera, please use the same instuctions
from step #3. The digital camera usually make an image 640 x 480 pixels,
and uncopressed .jpg file. The size of image and .jpg file must be reduced. Note: Use only lower case letters for the file name and file extension! | |
| The size of file of image is essential. Bigger file than the program expected will not be uploaded to your site. This limitation protect the quality of your site! | |
Any logos and / or personal photographs will be installed by our company only (free of charge). Send your company logo or a personal photographs to us by mail or e-mail, to processing and installing to your site.
If you don't have access to the scanner, please send picture to us, we help!
Service - Scanning & processing of one picture: CAN $ 10.00 (GST incl.) US $ 7.00
Address: BraCan Co.Inc., P.O.Box 78016, 6655-178 Street, Edmonton, Ab, T5T 6A1 Canada.
Scanning order must be accompanied by the full payment.
If you have any problem with uploading of image please call:
Bracan Co.Inc., Phone: (780) 892-4765.
E-mail us!