U1 Padlet: Scanning tips by John Mizer https://padlet.com/mizerj1/ymz6rkfdtguj Share one scanning tip in this Padlet en-us 2017-09-27 03:18:39 UTC 2019-12-13 15:15:44 UTC hello@padlet.com Guillermo S Dominguez domingug11 https://padlet.com/mizerj1/ymz6rkfdtguj/wish/392233300 5. BACKUP your scanning

The last thing you want to do is re-scan hours of work due to your computer crashing unexpectedly.  So … set up a secure file backup system for all your files and do it today!  (Talk to Info-Organiser or to your IT company to discuss your best options).

]]> 2019-10-02 02:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mizerj1/ymz6rkfdtguj/wish/392233300 Sophie Hansen https://padlet.com/mizerj1/ymz6rkfdtguj/wish/392667922 Ascertain the project is scanned in at the appropriate resolution, be it a document, photo, or artwork. Some items may not need a particularly high resolution, such as a purely textual document; for others, this won't be the case. A generalized, rule-of-thumb dpi for optimal resolution is 300.  ]]> 2019-10-02 18:44:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mizerj1/ymz6rkfdtguj/wish/392667922 AnnaMarie Burch Slone https://padlet.com/mizerj1/ymz6rkfdtguj/wish/392702411 When scanning line art (drawings with lots of lines and curves) it is ideal to scan at 900dpi for print use and 300dpi for web use. It is also a good idea to save line drawings scans as a .GIF file.

source: https://meetingtomorrow.com/blog/tips-for-scanning-documents-and-images/]]> 2019-10-02 19:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mizerj1/ymz6rkfdtguj/wish/392702411 Ayla Combs combsa21 https://padlet.com/mizerj1/ymz6rkfdtguj/wish/392714746 "Scanning color pictures can be fun, but it’s also very challenging. You may expect to get the same quality and detail as the original, but that’s not always the case.


A critical part of any scan is determining the proper resolution." 
"In scanning black and white text or photocopies, the concern over resolution is not as great. Whether it’s photos or text, contrast is just as important as resolution. Sometimes you’ll need to darken the black or grays to add contrast against a white background. Adjusting contrast can cause otherwise unnoticeable scratches or particles to appear. Using Photoshop, you can easily increase or decrease contrast once a scan is completed."

Source: https://www.scudderpress.com/knowledge-base/scanning-graphics-101
]]> 2019-10-02 20:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mizerj1/ymz6rkfdtguj/wish/392714746 Melissa Zimmerman https://padlet.com/mizerj1/ymz6rkfdtguj/wish/392751360 Tips for scanning: Make sure the image being scanned is clear of dust or debris as well as the glass on the scanner. If possible use the original, scanning a piece from another scanned piece causes the scanner to pickup unwanted data the creates dots when printing. If the image is to be black and white scan the image using greyscale. By doing so the scanner can pick up 256 greys to transition from black to white.

]]> 2019-10-02 21:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mizerj1/ymz6rkfdtguj/wish/392751360 Nick Behnke behnken1 https://padlet.com/mizerj1/ymz6rkfdtguj/wish/392782855 Scanning is a tricky subject if you care about the finish product. One thing to keep in mind is how much the scanner will pick up. Any wrinkle in the paper will show, any finger print, smudge, or coffee stain will stand out even more. When scanning quality is also very important, you have to use the correct resolution and be careful with colors.]]> 2019-10-03 00:07:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mizerj1/ymz6rkfdtguj/wish/392782855 Melissa Nikkila https://padlet.com/mizerj1/ymz6rkfdtguj/wish/392794967 Scanning can be great for text documents but can be difficult when it comes to images. You can expect some quality loss unless you’re using a high end scanner. Make sure you have the dpi set to a high count. You also want to make sure the glass on the scanner as well as the item you’re scanning are free of dust or particles. These will be picked up on the scan. Sometimes darken the contrast can help keep vibrance in your photos as well.]]> 2019-10-03 01:09:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mizerj1/ymz6rkfdtguj/wish/392794967 Veronica Gutierrez https://padlet.com/mizerj1/ymz6rkfdtguj/wish/392806923 Keeping the scanner clean is the most important. Any dust shows up on the image. If the image is lighter color darkening the contrast helps the image show up better. Also create a library that you can store your scans and access them when needed. Having a dpi at 300 for text and dpi for images are the best settings. To save a photo scan it is best to save it in a .jpeg file.]]> 2019-10-03 02:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mizerj1/ymz6rkfdtguj/wish/392806923 Brisa Valadez valadezb3 https://padlet.com/mizerj1/ymz6rkfdtguj/wish/392829544 One scanning tip I have is to back up your scanning. It's very important to do this. You never know when something can go wrong and your work is either going to be turned in late or ruined. ]]> 2019-10-03 04:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mizerj1/ymz6rkfdtguj/wish/392829544