My boyfriend is sending me some drawings that he has done to make a book. I need to be able to input the picture into my computer and send it in JPEG format to someone else to print it out and bind it. Is it better to use a scanner or buy a digital camera and take a picture of it then upload it? I am an absolute beginner and really need some input. Thank you for all your help.
2006-08-16 04:11:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
DO NOT use a digital camera!!! It will distort the drawings.
If it's going to be printed I would suggest that you get a really good quality scanner or take it to a professional place to be scanner.
Is it color or black and white? From my experience, and I'm a professional graphic designer, the average scanner you buy at Staples requires much color correction when dealing with color images. Black and white is ok.
Important tips to remember:
• For printing, always scan at minimum 300 dpi. Scan at a higher resolution if it's going to be enlarged more than the original size.
• If you MUST have it small enough to send in an email, save it in jpg but use the maximum setting (12). This will allow the highest color retention. You will have to send one jpg per email. Ideally, you want to save it in tif format. Tifs retain more detail but you will have to send on a CD. Typical 8.5" x 11" 4-color tif is about 50MB.
If you need more tips, email me.
2006-08-16 04:29:30 · answer #1 · answered by MagPookie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get a decent scanner it will give much better quality and resolution than a camera for the same price. If you intend to send the works into print you'll definitely need a scanner. Of course the camera has the advantage of doing more than just digitalize drawings - but as I said, consider it only if quality is not too important.
2006-08-16 04:18:04 · answer #2 · answered by ycareabout2moro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u want then buy a digital camera and a scanner to upload on the website.
2006-08-16 04:18:03 · answer #3 · answered by Curious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A scan would reproduce the best, but don't compress the jpeg too much or it will be distorted, I hate that. It gives you the compression option when you save it, try to keep it 8-9 or higher.
2006-08-16 04:20:57 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can also use gprs to send the images from cell phone to your email id. You can use a scanner provided the rate of scanning is good and the quantity of pages are less
2006-08-16 04:21:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SCanner is the best solution for this problem, it gives you the best resolution to allow you edit the image
2006-08-16 04:31:38 · answer #6 · answered by Wish Master 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scanner definately. You will get a MUCH better result.
2006-08-16 04:18:06 · answer #7 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scanner.. much easier to operate and get the sizing right.
2006-08-16 04:16:54 · answer #8 · answered by chuckufarley2a 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
definitely use a scanner, you will get a better quality picture
2006-08-16 04:22:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just the scan the pictures and upload it....simple
2006-08-16 04:17:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋