In this tutorial, I will rely on a collage algorithm to get a high resolution scan of a 645 negative. This method relies on a basic DSLR, a macro lens, a light table, and Adobe Photoshop. After many experiments, I want to share with you my colour film scanning process. I quickly put a scanning setup together and results with black and white were great, colour was still messy. On top of that, it did not look very straightforward either to get a decent scan out of their terrible proprietary software.Ī friend of mine then suggested to use my old DSLR as a joke, it turned out that many people were already doing it with impressive results. When I decided to scan negs by myself, flatbed scanners were not cheap and I was not very impressed by their quality. I made the choice not to develop my own negatives but I can’t afford the cost of high-res scan. I shoot mainly a Bronica ETRS medium format camera with Portra 400 and Ilford HP5+.
For any of the bulk resizing options mentioned here, the key is making the process fast and easy is to be sure you’ve organized your files ahead of time so that they are all in one place and easy to find.I am an amateur photographer with a love for film and as a student, my budget is fairly limited. The other options are just as quick but don’t have that little extra quality tweak for uniformity. The Image Processing script described here for Photoshop allows for quick bulk resizing images while also adjusting for the quality of the image. If you use Microsoft Windows, you can use this Outlook attachment hack to resize the files at once too. The resulting images are automatically downloaded to your computer. This site allows you to quickly drag and drop multiple files into their interface and resize them all at once. These specific examples only allow one picture upload at a time but also allow you to edit the photos (crop, rotate, flip, etc.) in other ways at the same time. If you prefer web-based applications, you can utilize resizing websites like this one from Shutterstock, or you can try. If you don’t use Photoshop, have no fear! There are other options. This is a little more involved, but it allows you to save that action to refer back to later so you can resize other batches of images with just a couple of clicks. If you’re more experienced in using Photoshop, you can also explore using a recorded Action and run an automated batch function to bulk resize images. In this example, we’ve set the Quality parameter to 8 and set the resizing parameters to 1500 for both W and H. These fields determine the size of all the files included in the script. To resize all the images to the same pixel set, check the “Resize to fit” box, and then change the W (width) and H (height) settings respectively. A quality setting of 8 to 10 is typical for most JPEG files used on the web.įor the best color on the web, check “Convert profile to sRGB” here and “Include ICC Profile” at the bottom of the Image Processor window. This will determine how much data in the image you’re willing to sacrifice to get consistent sizing. Set the Quality parameter to a number between 0 (lowest) and 12 (highest) based on your preference. Photoshop will create new files based on what you choose.įor this example, we will focus on the JPG option since it is the most common.
You can choose one, some, or all of these file types. The options shown here are JPG, PSD, and TIFF. In section three of the Image Processing window, choose the file type for your new files. Step 4 Step 5 – Determine The File Type and Set Parameters to Resize Images In Photoshop, navigate to File > Scripts > Image Processor.
Step 2 – Start the Image Processor Function in Photoshop Find out at what size is best and resize your images to be at or a little above this intended display size. If you save the files to a folder, remember the name and location of the folder to use in the next step.Īlso, research your website’s image sizing guidelines to determine what dimensions are best to use via this process. This is the “batch” on which you will run the script. Follow the steps below to learn how! Step 1 – Identify Your Image Files and Dimensions to Resizeīefore you run the script, identify which image files you want to use, and either open them or save them to the same folder. Luckily, Photoshop has an Image Processing script that bulk resize images and resave all the files for you in one easy process. You can change the size of each image one-by-one, but this process is hugely inefficient if you have a large number of pictures. For the images you choose to compliment your content and not distract from it, you should format them to work with your page and be consistent with size and resolution. As important as the visual is, the size of the image file matters too. Using images on your website is critical to attracting viewers or customers.
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