Thanks. I'll give some of this a try. I know I can use the 5D but I'll
need to get a sheet of glass as a hold-down/flattener. The work to
setup to copy 1 print may be more than the work to fix it in post. I
need to spend more time on learning better selection methods anyhow.
Chuck Norcutt
On 9/17/2011 3:28 PM, Moose wrote:
> On 9/17/2011 9:15 AM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>> ... No matter what I do, what I can just barely see with my eye
>> stands out like a sore thumb in the scan. I know how to fix it. I
>> discovered that I can make another layer, increase the contrast
>> until the gray disappears, add a mask to reveal the original and
>> then paint with white to reveal the darkened area above
>
> Do more pre-selection. Try Select=>Color Range=>Shadows*, use the
> Quick Selection Tool, the Polygonal Lasso Tool and/or other selection
> tools to select and deselect areas until you are at least close, then
> Add Layer Mask (The gray rectangle with white circle in the middle
> icon on the bottom of the Layer Palette.)
>
> Then all the brushing needed, if any is edge refinements. I very
> seldom start using the brush on a blank mask.
>
>> . Works OK but is very tedious to blend in properly with the
>> brush.
>>
>> I've never seen scan behavior like this before. Anyone have an
>> idea about how to avoid the problem during the scan?
>
> As AG suggested, in a slightly different context, hang up or lay on
> copy stand and shoot with 5D and macro lens. That will easily capture
> all the detail in an 8x10 print. Proper lighting will eliminate the
> reflective effect that's giving you problems.
>
> Moose
>
> * Creating a duplicate layer and applying + or - Brightness may be
> used to vary the areas selected this way, then the Marquee and Lasso
> tools to do mass un-selection of other areas.
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