SilverFast
The Official Guide
1st Edition
Published on 18. July 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
197 pages
978-0-7821-4197-9 (ISBN)
Description
Your Key to Better Scans, Beautiful Images, and Improved Efficiency
Whether you're new to scanning or a seasoned pro, SilverFast: The Official Guide gives you the practical knowledge you need to achieve the best possible scans and images using any of the SilverFast products: SilverFast Ai, SE, DC, HDR, or PhotoCD. You get a thorough introduction to scanning basics, in-depth instruction in correction techniques, and tips for using SilverFast's advanced features. Written by a widely acclaimed graphics expert, with the full support of Lasersoft Imaging, this is the authoritative SilverFast resource. Coverage includes:
* Understanding resolution
* Understanding color modes, spaces, and theory
* Understanding scanner operation
* Setting up scanner defaults and workspace
* Calibrating your scanner
* Making a quick scan
* Setting advanced options
* Identifying problems using the densitometer and histogram
* Correcting images selectively using masks
* Removing color casts
* Sharpening and descreening images
* Scanning line art, slides, and negatives
* Using color management profiles
* Adjusting existing images in SilverFast HDR, SilverFast DC, and SilverFast PhotoCD
* Using batch scanning and Job Manager
Whether you're new to scanning or a seasoned pro, SilverFast: The Official Guide gives you the practical knowledge you need to achieve the best possible scans and images using any of the SilverFast products: SilverFast Ai, SE, DC, HDR, or PhotoCD. You get a thorough introduction to scanning basics, in-depth instruction in correction techniques, and tips for using SilverFast's advanced features. Written by a widely acclaimed graphics expert, with the full support of Lasersoft Imaging, this is the authoritative SilverFast resource. Coverage includes:
* Understanding resolution
* Understanding color modes, spaces, and theory
* Understanding scanner operation
* Setting up scanner defaults and workspace
* Calibrating your scanner
* Making a quick scan
* Setting advanced options
* Identifying problems using the densitometer and histogram
* Correcting images selectively using masks
* Removing color casts
* Sharpening and descreening images
* Scanning line art, slides, and negatives
* Using color management profiles
* Adjusting existing images in SilverFast HDR, SilverFast DC, and SilverFast PhotoCD
* Using batch scanning and Job Manager
More details
Edition
1., Aufl.
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
32pp colour insert
Dimensions
Height: 23.1 cm
Width: 19.3 cm
Weight
530 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7821-4197-9 (9780782141979)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Prepress "guru" Dr. Taz Tally is a Ph.D. and author of Avoiding The Output Blues, Avoiding the Scanning Blues, and his Electronic Publishing textbook. He has also created numerous training videos and CDs, and authored textbooks used throughout the industry. He is in demand nationally as a presenter on topics related to pre-press and graphics. More than 30,000 graphics professionals have attended his seminars.
Content
Foreword. Introduction. Chapter 1: The Basics of a Scanned Image. Chapter 2: Behind the Magic: How Scanners Work. Chapter 3: Up and Running with SilverFast: Quick Start. Chapter 4: Automatic Scanning: Working with the Prescan Image. Chapter 5: Manual Scanning: Working with the Prescan Image. Chapter 6: Fine--Tuning the Color in Your Scans. Chapter 7: Getting Control with the Expert Dialog. Chapter 8: Sharpen, Smooth, and Remove. Chapter 9: Seeing the World in Black and White. Chapter 10: Power User Tips. Chapter 11: Getting a Grip on Color Management and Output. Chapter 12: Using SilverFast HDR, DC, and PhotoCD. Bonus 1: Making Slides Come Alive. Bonus 2: Positive Experiences from Your Negatives. Appendix A: Manual Calibration. Appendix B: Keyboard Shortcuts. Index.