Collin,
I think the fact that they are scans from prints is
the most likely 'secret'. All other scanner settings
are those I've often used. NO JPG'S..forever tiff's!
Your handling info is appreciated.
Jack
PS:It is a redundant time.
--- Collin Brendemuehl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Jack Davis
> Mon, 06 Dec 2004 07:38:29 -0800
>
> >Collin,
> >Crisp uploads. Impressive!
> >I, also, use an Epson Perfection 3170, but I don't
> >believe I've gotten results of this quality. Your
> >images 'appear' to include more info than mine
> after
> >treatment in PS.
> >Assume they are 35mm(?) If you recall, what dpi?
> Pro
> >mode?
> >My medium formate scans are fairly good, but have
> >gotten better 35mm results with a 1.4M mini lab
> >floppy.
> >What is your secret?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Jack
>
> These are from 4x6 prints. 135 format. (aka 35mm)
> Printed @ WalMart.
>
> No real secret. Minimize the amount of resizing and
> saving.
> Always begin work from the original tiff. never
> begin with a jpg. Too much loss with re-saves.
>
> Scanned 24bit color, 200DPI.
> Saved as TIFF with epson s/w.
> Then in Picture Publisher, resized to 3 inches (600
> pixels across) and saved as JPG with minimal loss.
>
> The Tribute to US Education shot was meant to poke
> fun at icons on everything that have text beside
> them to explain. On my PC large ALT text boxes pop
> up regularly. In Madison, WI, street signs have
> additional signs that say "Obey this sign". Life
> instructions are really silly right now.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> C. Brendemuehl
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