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| SilverFast®: The Official Guide |
| The Book: SilverFast®: The Official Guide by Taz Tally Ph.D.
Your Key to Better Scans, Beautiful Images, and Improved Efficiency
Whether you're new to scanning or a seasoned pro, SilverFast: The Official Guide gives you the practical knowledge you need to achieve the best possible scans and images using any of the SilverFast products: SilverFast Ai, SE, DC, HDR, or PhotoCD. You get a thorough introduction to scanning basics, in-depth instruction in correction techniques, and tips for using SilverFast's advanced features. Written by a widely acclaimed graphics expert, this is the authoritative SilverFast resource.SFOG
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| Contents of "SilverFast: The Official Guide" |
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1 – The Basics of a Scanned Image
Bitmap vs. Vector
Parts of an Image
Capture Bit Depth, Channels, and Shades of Gray
The Resolution Concept
Color Theory and Color Modes
File Formats for Print or the Internet
Chapter 2 – Behind the Magic: How Scanners Work
Converting Light into Digital Signals
Common CCD Configurations
Understanding Your Scanner’s Resolution
Chapter 3 – Up and Running with SilverFast: Quick Start
Checking the System Requirements
Verifying Your SilverFast Version
Arranging Your Workspace
Setting Up the Scan Control Window
Acquiring and Saving Your First Image
Finding Even More Help
Chapter 4 – Automatic Scanning: Working with the Prescan Image
Scanner and Image Preparation
Calibrating
Working with the Prescan Auto Adjustments
Completing the Scan
Chapter 5 – Manual Scanning: Working with the Prescan Image
The General Defaults Options
SilverFast Scanning Tools
Image Information Tools
Image Corrections and Tools
Chapter 6 – Fine-Tuning the Color in Your Scans
Setting and Using Densitometer Points
Color Correction with Curves
Color Correction Using the Powerful MidPip Tool
Selective Color-Based Corrections
Making Your Own Selections Through Masking
Color Restoration Made Easy
Chapter 7 – Getting Control with the Expert Dialog
Where Do All Those Numbers Come From
Editing the Expert Dialog
Saving Changes
Chapter 8 – Sharpen, Smooth, and Remove
What Is Sharpening, and Why and When Do We Need It?
Controlling Unsharp Mask in SilverFast
The Challenge of Scanning Printed Images: Descreening
Grain an Noise Reduction: GANE
Removing Pesky Dust and Scratches with SRD
Chapter 9 – Seeing the World in Black and White
Pixels and Vectors Revisited
Simple Line Art
Detailed or Complex Line Art
Color Line Art
Chapter 10 – Power User Tips
ScanPilot
Using Scan Frames
Batch Scanning
Job Manager
Chapter 11 – Getting a Grip on Color Management and Output
A Color Management Overview
Creating an ICC Profile in SilverFast
Acquiring and Accessing ICC Profiles
SilverFast Color Management Workflows
Output Tips
Chapter 12 – Using SilverFast HDR, DC, and PhotoCD
Getting Images into SilverFast HDR
Adjusting Images in SilverFast HDR: HiRepp and SC2G
SilverFast DC and DC-VLT
SilverFast PhotoCD
Bonus 1 – Making Slides Come Alive
Bonus 2 – Positive Experiences from Your Negatives
Appendix A – Manual Calibration
Appendix B – Keyboard Shortcuts
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