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McDragon !!0WDo4kBYwEi
man...i hate the first pages of a huge book...scanning always turn out tilted like this...

is there a possible fix in photoshop for this? give me hope so i can continue scanning this awesome book without giving a damn about stupid tilted pages.

original is about 5000x6000, 600 dpi.
>> Tatarasokak
Yes. Draw a line along the top of the page with measure tool, following the edge (it's under the eyedropper, click the small black arow un the bottom left corner of eyedropper).

Then, choose Image/Rotate Canvas/Arbitrary.

The angle determined by the measuring line is autoinserted. Done
>> Tatarasokak
>>70259
I forgot. Trim out the exceedings ;)
>> McDragon !!0WDo4kBYwEi
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>>70259
I LOVE YOU!

FEAR MY NOOB PHOTOSHOP SKILLS, lol.

no really, i love the measure tool but about the trimming part, did you mean cropping? because i cropped here, the trim option look confusing, and it may not be perfect, but this will at least be better on the eyes.

now i can scan better, thanks.
>> Anonymous
Rotating blurs an image though. For optimum quality it's a very good idea to get it as straight as you can before rotating instead of just throwing it on at any odd angle and using rotate to get it straight. Unlesss the book is mostly text. If you want good scans of pictures don't rely solely on rotate, but if it's just text it's fine.
>> McDragon !!0WDo4kBYwEi
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>>70268
there are alot of pictures like this for example.

i will take what you said in mind, but can you please tell me the best way to make it straight if there is lots of pictures?
>> Anonymous
How long does it take for you to scan a full page of an 8 x 12 book in color at 600 dpi? I have a pretty expensive scanner, 1 GB of ram, and all that jazz but it still takes about 2 minutes per page. Anything faster?
>> Anonymous
>>70273
USB 2.0 makes it faster, that is all
>> Anonymous
>>70274
Excepting firewire, but that's not usually an option.
>> Anonymous
>>70274
That is with USB 2.0. And I get the same results on the mac with firewire soo... you're spending a lot of time scanning each page?
>> Ryuto
>>70270
Go to Image>Rotate Canvas>>Arbitrary rotation. use the little arrow to rotate as much as you want.
>> Anonymous
>>70270
It's very easy to make it straight; just sit the bottom/top of the page to the bottom/top of the scanner bed. If you have a book with a stiff bind and aren't willing to take the pages out, just try to get the book as flat as you can then line it up, and actually hold the book as it is scanned, or put a heavy book or two on it to make it as flat as possible and to hold it in position. When you let go, or don't put weight on it, that is when it gets crooked.
>> McDragon !!0WDo4kBYwEi
>>70283
this works on the first 20 pages or so, then things get ugly...

>>70280
i will try that later, thanks!

>>70273
with epson photo perfection 3490, i scan at 600 dpi with the highest descreen option available, connected to USB 2.0 and 1 gigs of ram, it won't take longer than 30 second to scan a full page.
>> Anonymous
In GIMP the reverse perspective tool is great for fixing tilted stuff.
>> Anonymous
Do you plan on doing a torrent of this when you're done? You could also always ask someone to help you edit it together before you "release" it. I believe there are a few sites that also have some very good tutorials/suggestions for good scanning. Hell, I guess even I'd be willing to help with the photoshopping if you thought you needed it.
>> McDragon !!0WDo4kBYwEi
>>70364
i might release it as a DPG scans if they want it, and no i don't torrent, i just host it somewhere.

and thanks for the offer, i will try to straighten up the tilted pages even if i can't do it perfect, at least it will be easier to look at.

but if you want to help, you have my email.

>>70361
noted.

and thanks everyone.
>> The Faceless Horror !jxsanityIQ
Use a scalpel...
>> Anonymous
I love you McDragon. Thanks for all the work you do!
>> Anonymous
theres a resident evil artbook i would also appreciate...
>> McDragon !!0WDo4kBYwEi
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>>70686
i think i saw that one in playasia, i might order it when i have more money.

and i just reached page 100...yay!

note: in photoshop cs, how do i crop right? i just want to get rid of the left side.
>> Teg
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There are a few ways, but assuming that you only have 1 layer (the picture to crop), go to the Image menu, and select Canvas Size. Set it up as shown and change the Width to suit.
>> Anonymous
Looking in google can find help to improve the scans
http://comiclist.dnsalias.com/scanguide/guide.html
http://www.creativepro.com/story/feature/11242-1.html
>> McDragon !!0WDo4kBYwEi
no need, i just tore it down...

it shall be scanned and uploaded within a week.