This is your key to better scans, beautiful images, and improved efficiency. Whether you're new to scanning or a seasoned pro, SilverFast: The Official Guide gives you the practical knowledge you need to achieve the best possible scans and images using any of the SilverFast products: SilverFast Ai, SE, DC, HDR, or PhotoCD. You get a thorough introduction to scanning basics, in-depth instruction in correction techniques, and tips for using SilverFast's advanced features. Written by a widely acclaimed graphics expert, with the full support of Lasersoft Imaging, this is the authoritative SilverFast resource. The coverage includes: understanding resolution; understanding color modes, spaces, and theory; understanding scanner operation; setting up scanner defaults and workspace; calibrating your scanner; making a quick scan; setting advanced options; identifying problems using the densitometer and histogram; correcting images selectively using masks; removing color casts; sharpening and descreening images; scanning line art, slides, and negatives; using color management profiles; adjusting existing images in SilverFast HDR, SilverFast DC, and SilverFast PhotoCD; using batch scanning and Job Manager.