Archive for the ‘ Scanning ’ Category

Scanning 101-1: Choosing Your Scan Software

Alright, let’s get this going. The most important step in setting up your scanning workflow is your choice of scanner. However there are so many scanners out there, it would be impossible for me to guide you towards the best scanner for your needs. I use and love my Epson Perfection V500 and my Plustek OpticFilm 7200. [ READ MORE ]

Scanning 101: Part 1 – Configuring Your Scan Software and Using DNG

Hey all, today marks the first in an on-going series on LifeInDigitalFilm focusing on the art and science of scanning film. Unlike most scanning resources on the web, I am going to focus on scanning for a RAW workflow, targeting Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw in particular. Today is a short introductory piece, but for [ READ MORE ]

Review: ScanCafe Film Scanning Service

Alright, I am going to open the new Scanning category on LifeInDigitalFilm with a quick review of the ScanCafe service. An excellent way to get your scanning caught up quick. A while back I was scanning in all of my family’s negative, accumulated over 30 years of casual photography. I all I scanned in about 500 [ READ MORE ]

Scanning, an Art Unto Itself

Photography is an art of many facets, it always has been. In the early days of photography one would have to become proficient at exposure and composition to make the initial image on film and then master the art of development followed up by darkroom printing. I won’t even touch on the extending arts of framing and presentation. A [ READ MORE ]