If you have to;
To rotate start with a larger file size than you need. Ie; scan at 350 spi
for an output screen of 250 dpi. (Epsom ink jets. aprox) Then reduce the
file size after rotation. It usually works when using quark, publisher etc.
Hope that makes sense
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----- Original Message -----
From: <FDanB@aol.com>
To: <alt-photo-process-l@skyway.usask.ca>
Sent: 12 December 1999 16:31
Subject: Rotating when stitching
>
>
> Jeffrey said:
> >This is
> >easy to fix by rotating one of the sections prior to pasting into the
> >new window. Rotations may made be made in fractions of a degree.
>
> That's true, but be aware that rotations in Photoshop
> (Edit>Transform>Rotate) are destructive data-wise. Most of the scanning
> experts suggest paying attention the the "straight and true" rule when
> scanning: positioning your image so that rotation will not be needed when
> your scan opens in Photoshop. Makes sense that tilting a solid grid of
> pixels and then making them straight again is going to require some
> heavy-duty math on your image!
>
> Of course, the proof is in the pudding; if you rotate and don't see
> problems in your final output (as opposed to on screen) then you know
> it's an OK technique for your working style.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Dan (a closet rotator)
>
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