Re: Scanning negatives

by BlizzardSD <BlizzardSD(at)aol.com>

Date:	Tue, 13 Jan 1998 18:27:34 EST
To:	hwg-graphics(at)hwg.org
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In a message dated 98-01-10 10:12:15 EST, you write:

<< Hiya all,
 	Is there any way to scan negatives using a flat-bed scanner? I've tried it 
 and all I get is a black image. I tried putting some paper on top of the 
 negative with the same result. Is there some technique I should be using or 
 is it only possible with a purpose designed scanner for this purpose?
  >>

Hi Richard,
     When working with negatives or slides you need a source of light behind
the film.  I have had great success scanning negatives by using a small light
box on top of my scanner (I picked up the light box at a camera store for
about $60).  After you scan your negs you will need to invert the color info.
I use Ulead PhotoImpact for editing so I use Format:Invert to do this.  I
don't know what would be comparable in PS or PSP (sorry).  Anyway, I hope this
helps...

Pete Cassel
webmaster(at)terbush.com

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