SCANNING
COURSES
Module 1: Introduction to Scanning
Scanning photographs and printed images, output to inkjet
and laser printers, incorporating scanned images in
word processing documents, exporting to slideshows in
Powerpoint and for overhead transparencies
Module 2: Line art and Greyscale
for Pre-Press
Enlargement limitations; Emulation and Interpolation
Bit Depth; Density Range; Scanning Resolution
Highlights, Shadows, Midtones, etc.
Unsharp Masking
Monitor Calibration
Scanning for Positional Images
Scanning for Final Output
Scanning Steps
Module 3: Colour Scanning
Scanning Technologies
What makes a good Scanner
Enlargement limitations
Emulation and Interpolation
Bit Depth; Density Range; Scanning Resolution
Highlights, Shadows, Midtones, curves etc.
Unsharp Masking
Monitor Calibration
Correct CMYK setup
UCR and GCR
Scanning for Positional Images
Scanning for Final Output
Module 4: Updating
your Scanning Knowledge
This is normally a custom course for current scanner
operators - individuals or small groups within a company
- taught onsite with the particular equipment that
is being used. The emphasis is on the improvement
of the quality of scans using the latest interface
software and reinforcing the best production techniques.
Module 5: Scanning for
Photographic Reproduction
This is a custom module particularly for photographers
and retailers wishing to scan, retouch or restore photographs.
See also the Photoshop
Colour Modules.
The course draws on the content of Module 3, Colour
Scanning, but with the focus on photographic output
rather than print/press output. |
