Capturing and optimising images for research in pdf

Aims and Learning Objectives

The aim of this course is to explore the procedures of image capture using a scanner and to optimise the resulting digital images using Serif PhotoPlus (or similar image editing package).

On completion of the course, you will be able to:

• understand colour rendition issues;
• understand the digitisation process;
• set scanning parameters adequately for the intended output;
• capture images using a scanner;
• crop images;
• correct perspective problems;
• adjust the tone and colours of images;
• sharpen images;
• scale images;
• use four different graphic file formats for the right purpose.