Avoiding the Scanning Blues

TAZ TALLY, Ph.D. is founder of Taz Tally Seminars, a leading electronic publishing, consulting, and training company, and the author of Avoiding the Output Blues, a complete guide to electronic publishing and PostScript fundamentals. He is a frequent guest at trade shows and seminars throughout the U.S., renowned for his entertaining, content-rich seminars and ability to present complex materials simply and clearly.

I. INTRODUCTION TO SCANNING.



Challenges. Learning the Fundamentals. Output Knowledge. Scanning Tools.

Scanning Challenges.


Visualization. Goals of Scanning. Scanning Variables.

Scanned Image Fundamentals.


Computerese Defined. Image Building Blocks. Resolving Resolution. Creating, RIPing, and Printing Images. Digital Terminology.

Printing Scanned Images.


The Postscript RIP. Image Reproduction: Screening Technology. Output Resolution Comparison.

Scanning Tools.


Scanning System Requirements. System / Station Recommendations. Software Overview. Part I Review.

II. SCANNING STEP BY STEP.

Step-By-Step Introduction.


Scanning for Use. Visualize the Process.

Line Art Step by Step.


Line Art Scanning.

Step-By-Step Grayscale Photos.


Grayscale Photo (Contone) Scanning. Grayscale Contone Scanning.

Color Contones Step by Step.


Color Photo (Contone) Scanning. Color Contone Scanning (Reflective).

Transparencies Step by Step.


Transparency Scanning. Transparency Scanning (Positives). Transparency Scanning (Negatives). Transparency Problems.

Screened Images Step by Step.


Previously Printed/Screened Images.

Color Management.


Automated Color Matching and Correction.

Miscellaneous Scanning Issues.


Contone Scanning Resolutions. Dot Gain. Multiple Scans. Scans for Web Images. Technical Support. Training Support. Scanning Environment. Scanner Maintenance and Safety. Part II Review.

III. AFTER THE SCAN.

Part III. After the Scan.


After the scan.

Line Art Editing.


Pixel-to-Vector Conversion. High-Detail Line Art Editing.

Geometric Manipulations.


Geometric Manipulations.

Correcting Scanned Images.


Introduction. Adjusting Image Brightness. Adjusting Image Contrast. Adjusting Image Sharpness. Fixing Color Casts.

Preparing for Output.


Introduction. Dot Gain Correction. RGB to CMYK Conversion. Converting Images for Web Use. Part III Review.

IV. APPENDICES.

Appendix A. Scanning Glossary.
Appendix B. Taz's Top Ten Scanning Tips.
Appendix C. Resolution and Grayscale.


Line Screen, Resolution, and Grayscale. Halftone Dots, Image Spots and Shades of Gray.

Appendix D. File Format Guide.


File Formats.

Appendix E. Resources.


Books. Periodicals. Web Resources. Special Calibration Target Offer. Educational Resource Order Form. Taz Tally Seminars. Taz Tally Training & Consulting. Other Prentice Hall Books by Taz. Companion Website Resource List.

Index List.
Author Bio.
Color Plates.
Practice Images.
Images to Scan.