Digital BW, The Print

Here is where I approach scanning differently. Andre's method is correct,
but I like to save the steps. I set the "output" size and resolution to the
maximum useful settings in my scanning software (assuming that it does not
exceed the hardware resolution of the scanner.) In my setup that would be
11" x 14" at 240ppi. There is a lot of discussion about the maximum useful
ppi (which I think varies based on the printing system, paper and print
size.) My goal is to minimize or eliminate any image resizing (except with
resample unchecked as Andre mentioned) to prevent any damage to the image
caused by interpolation.

Wendel

> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Val Brunell"
> <vbrunell@d...> wrote:
>> Joseph:  Regarding posterization...I believe the advice you are
>> getting regarding scanning at 4000 dpi at the input size is right.
>> Do your major tonal adjustments in 16-bit only.  When upsizing to
>> 11x14, do so in small increments (maybe 2-3 inches at a time.) It
>> only takes a minute to upsize in 5-6 increments using this
> method).  
>> Finally, go easy on your sharpening.  Hope this helps...Val
> 
> Val,
> Why would one to upsize to 11x14, in increments yet, a 35mm negative
> scanned at 4000dpi ?
> 
> In Photoshop, select Image Size, uncheck resample image and enter 11
> for Height, if the image is horizontal. You have more than enough
> resolution so that upsizing is not necessary.
> Cheers,
> Andre