On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 3:56 PM, Fernando M Lacerda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Christopher Stamper wrote: > > > On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 2:22 PM, Cory K. <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > I was wondering if anyone has tips for reducing the amount of > > printing > > > dots one sees when you scan something? ie: CD cover. > > > > > > I scan around 300dpi and use "Despeckle" in GIMP but I still don't > get > > > the result I would like. > > > > > > Any ideas? > > > > > > 300dpi is pretty low... > > > > > > Why not set it higher? > > > > I really love the replies that don't address the question. ;) > > > > But as long as your next reply addresses my original question, and > > doesn't continue to stray, I'll answer. > > > > A: Because the end format is [EMAIL PROTECTED] DPI. Doesn't really matter. > > Higher res just means better defined dots. > > Actually, I believe it matters. It doesn't depend on the _end format_ > you want, but on the _source media_ you're scanning. I believe the > better result is obtained when you scan in a resolution twice the > resolution of the source material you're scanning. After that you can > reduce the image to the end format you want. > > Regards, > > Fernando L. >
Sorry about the double post, but I've forgotten one recommendation. You should apply the despeckle effect on the image -- and maybe a bit of sharpening also (to do some sort of "counter-despeckle" effect) -- _before_ reducing it to the end format. This should get better results. Cheers! Fernando L. -- Ubuntu-Studio-users mailing list [email protected] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-studio-users
