Album Cover Photo/Art

[mrjazzman]

What is the process for getting album cover photos down to jewell case size. Also, which scanner in the $200-$300 range is best for scanning the LP's.............

[robviti]

aren't you going to need a large-format scanner to accomodate the 12"x12" album cover? i believe those cost a lot more than what you're looking to spend.

[mrjazzman]

aren't you going to need a large-format scanner to accomodate the 12"x12" album cover? i believe those cost a lot more than what you're looking to spend.

As I figured, can you give me brand names and model #'s....................

[couw]

You can also use a digital camera. Either build a set up that allows you to take pics from above under a right angel without reflections, or take your pics using flashlight, with the camera under an angle to prevent reflections. You will need photo editing software to straighten the picture. If you're good with the software, you can of course also use a regular scanner and paste several scans together.

[mrjazzman]

You can also use a digital camera. Either build a set up that allows you to take pics from above under a right angel without reflections, or take your pics using flashlight, with the camera under an angle to prevent reflections. You will need photo editing software to straighten the picture. If you're good with the software, you can of course also use a regular scanner and paste several scans together.

Bought ArcSoft Scan-n-Stich Delux, but not haveing good results with my HP Scanjet 4670 scanner.....................

[Stereojack]

I have a standard 8 1/2 x 11 scanner. I scan the LP cover in two parts & paste them together in Photoshop. Since the scanner only will scan 11.7 inches of a 12" cover, I usually have to sacrifice 3 tenths of an inch. Before scanning, I decide which 3 tenths I can live without. This rarely presents a problem. Occasionally, especially when there is type along all four borders, I have to make four scans to get it all, but this is rare.

[mrjazzman]

Did manage to paste two scans together, works pretty good when you learn how to do it...........

[tooter]

Did manage to paste two scans together, works pretty good when you learn how to do it...........

I've been there too! When I run into difficulties, I call on invaluable help from Organissimo friends. There always seems to be a slight colour difference when pasting though; I've found I can have several goes at one job; some better than others but none perfect except when there's a clear line in a convenient place running through the image. Surely there would be a market for an LP sized scanner.

[mrjazzman]

Did manage to paste two scans together, works pretty good when you learn how to do it...........

I've been there too! When I run into difficulties, I call on invaluable help from Organissimo friends. There always seems to be a slight colour difference when pasting though; I've found I can have several goes at one job; some better than others but none perfect except when there's a clear line in a convenient place running through the image. Surely there would be a market for an LP sized scanner.

supposedly they're out there but cost too much money, I havent been able to find one on the net.......

[Parkertown]

I do a scan/stitch job, too.

I guess you could go to Kinkos...they probably have a large-format one. -_-

Edited July 4, 2006 by Parkertown

[Stereojack]

There are two ways in Photoshop to solve the problem of the slight color difference between the two scans. The color difference usually occurs at the edge of the scan, probably because some light leaked into the scanner.

1. When you stitch two images together, there is considerable overlap. The edge of the "top" image will be visible when you have combined them. Sometimes if you trim a portion of the "top" image away, the new edge will match what's under it more closely.

2. Take a color sample of the area around the line with the eyedropper tool. Switch to the brush tool and paint over the area. I find that this works really well. You'll have to adjust the size of the brush a few times to get into the nooks and crannies, but with a little practice, you can make covers that are pretty close to flawless, especially since they are smaller than the original LP image.

Larger bed scanners are available, btw, but they are expensive.

[couw]

There are two ways in Photoshop to solve the problem of the slight color difference between the two scans. The color difference usually occurs at the edge of the scan, probably because some light leaked into the scanner.

1. When you stitch two images together, there is considerable overlap. The edge of the "top" image will be visible when you have combined them. Sometimes if you trim a portion of the "top" image away, the new edge will match what's under it more closely.

2. Take a color sample of the area around the line with the eyedropper tool. Switch to the brush tool and paint over the area. I find that this works really well. You'll have to adjust the size of the brush a few times to get into the nooks and crannies, but with a little practice, you can make covers that are pretty close to flawless, especially since they are smaller than the original LP image.

Larger bed scanners are available, btw, but they are expensive.

@1, try trimming with less than 100% setting on your eraser; using a large "soft" brush may also do the trick.

@2, better to use the stamp tool and stamp the seams with what lies just next to it; it makes for a smoother picture. With some practise you can also make this work on photographs.