Idea for a thread on sharing image scans
What if we created a thread where someone would post up there scanned image in final form, but provided zero details about the scan itself. Ie, do not mention scanner type, resolution/dpi, etc. Just here is my final image from a scan, then, everyone try to figure if it was flatbed, drum, etc. And when choosing said method determine make/model of scanner and method, wet/dry and so forth.
Also provide comments on image in general.
Re: Idea for a thread on sharing image scans
Steve I don;t think it would work because there are so many variables. You could post the same original film shot scanned on the same scanner and you'll get different results based on who edited it. Even I have made different final results based on my feeling at the moment. Color, saturation, sharpening, etc. All these will give different results. I think the two key areas between scanners however is resolution and dMax to get through the shadow areas. Beyond that, the final look is up to the operator.
Re: Idea for a thread on sharing image scans
Most of my prints are 16x20, and my wife's office scanner is only 8x11" So I'd have to photograph the work to post it here. In that case, viewers could guess at the copy camera lens personality and EXIF data I guess.
Re: Idea for a thread on sharing image scans
I get it now Steven, I misinterpreted your idea initially. Yeah, I think you're right - we'll probably not be able to concistently guess correctly how a result was arrived at exactly. I for one wouldn't, and neither would it bother me. I'd still muse about it, but not knowing it for sure is something I probably prefer over being aware of all the details.
Re: Idea for a thread on sharing image scans
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Alan Klein
Steve I don;t think it would work because there are so many variables. You could post the same original film shot scanned on the same scanner and you'll get different results based on who edited it. Even I have made different final results based on my feeling at the moment. Color, saturation, sharpening, etc. All these will give different results. I think the two key areas between scanners however is resolution and dMax to get through the shadow areas. Beyond that, the final look is up to the operator.
That is precisely what you would not do. Post the same image up using different digitizing techniques. The idea is regardless of your technique to post up without those details. Have people try to figure out how you digitized it. What you will find is that with a 99% reliability 99% of the people would get it wrong. Statistically speaking that would be a better number just based on the statistical math of people guessing. If enough guess, you would find something like 33% of the time someone would get it right simply from the probability curve of it happening.
The idea is to show how this is not important, and to focus on the art (not the technique, etc)