Re: auto resizing

Rosanne--

You want a 1-pass scanner meaning that all colors are scanned in a 
single pass, which should be quicker than a scanner that requires 
three passes.

The scanner software should have a Photoshop plug-in so you can scan 
the image directly into Photoshop.

I think you can create a Photoshop action to resize images in a batch 
process, but that will be helpful only if the final images are to be 
the same size.

Another factor will be whether the source images are homogeneous with 
regard to lighting characteristics, color saturation, etc., and how 
much optimization you want to do for the final images. To get the 
scanned images looking their best, you may need to make some 
adjustments in Photoshop. If they all require the same adjustments, 
then you may also be able to batch process via an action. But if the 
source images are heterogeneous, you may find that each one requires 
individual tweaking.

You may find it worthwhile to upgrade to Photoshop 5.5, which has 
improved built-in Web optimization capability; and it includes 
ImageReady 2.0 which also could be used.

Another route to consider would be scanning the source transparencies 
or negatives--if you have access to them, rather than the photo 
prints. That would require a different type of scanner, but should 
yield better results.

I presume you're planning to post the photos to a web page where it 
will be accessed by both Mac and PC users. Be sure to review the 
situation regarding the differences between PC and Mac monitor gamma. 
In short, Mac monitors are significantly brighter than PC monitors, 
and a Levels adjustment needs to be made in the photos so they don't 
look too dark when viewed with a PC monitor. Some of this 
compensation can be done with the Adobe Gamma control panel and with 
the Photoshop Color Settings.

--Jeff



>morning ,
>
>I am about to embark on a task of importing images from a scanner  into
>golive.  Each product photo will need to be resized.  Can Fireworks or
>Photoshop accomplish this?  Is there a certain scanner I need to
>purchase to help with the process?
>
>I have Fireworks 2
>Photoshop5
>and Golive 3
>with OS8 running on a mac.
>
>I know NOTHING about scripts - but it looks like that is what I would
>need to create a action in Fireworks to accomplish this.
>
>I am going to have to do this to many - many product photos each month.
>What would be the most expedient way to achieve this task?
>
>Thanks for any help you can give
>
>Rosanne Serrao
>Odyssey Design

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