scanning 11x14 prints on a flatbed?

[frankl]

Hi Folks,

 

Does anyone have any good suggestions for how to scan 11x14 prints on

a 8.5x11 flatbed scanner? I tried scanning each side and then

putting the two together, but it didn't really work out. I'm using

Vuescan for the scanning.

 

Or if this isn't going to work, is there an easy way to make a copy

table using a reversible tripod, or suggestions on how to prop up the

photos for taking photos of them? I tried one outside on a cloudy

day, but still saw a lot of exposure change across the image. All my

prints are on agfa semi-matte paper.

 

Thanks for any pointers in the right direction.. If it works i'll have

lots of new content to post on photo.net, since all my darkroom prints

are now 11x14 and above.

 

-Frank

[stwrtertbsratbs5]

How many do you need to scan? If it's a small number, it might be best to send them to a service.

 

Robert

[frankl]

Well, since i stopped printing 8x10s due to time contraints (less chance to darkroom now) i've been piling up 11x14s. I cant imagine sending these to a service for scanning. I'm only talking about needing scans for web-posting by the way like here on photo.net. I figure an alternate idea would be some sort of homebrew copystand. My tripod does let me flip the center column upside down. Could I use two halogen desk lamps from ikea and get acceptable results does anyone think?

[jano_lukac]

Hi.

 

You could try using panorama software to stitch the images together, quick tutorial (specific to program) as an example here:

http://hugin.sourceforge.net/tutorials/scans/en.shtml

 

If final destination is web, you may just try using a digicam.. ?

 

Jano

[nigel_king]

I have had some success with just manually combining the two images as layers. When scanning, try to be reasonably accurate with the angle orientation (excess overlap does not matter) of the two scans. Then combine the two images as separate layers, doubling the required width or height. Slide one layer over the other to align as required. If needed rotate one layer to compensate for different scan angles. Crop the image as required. If your blend is not seamless you can also try using a gradient layer mask on the overlapping section.