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

Index