subject: Scanning 3-D Objects to Make Unique Images [print this page] Scanning 3-D Objects to Make Unique Images
When most folks think of a scanner they envision a business or home setting where essential documents or treasured photos are scanned - not creation of artwork. The flatbed scanner was actually produced simply to reproduce text documents and photographs, a little bit like a photocopier will. But, a scanner is also good at capturing 3D images of objects, known as hyper-real pictures. Scanography, the process of scanning objects, is a type of scanner photography.
If you would like to learn further about scanography and perchance investing in a scanner for art, you will be pleased to learn that many of the hobbyists like working with the cheaper-end scanners, such as the Epson Perfection range, which are currently available for less than $100. Scanner art is similar essentially to the old office prank of sitting on the copy machine taking images of your "rear end". In this case however, we are not copying our backsides, and anyway, the ultimate product will be better and most likely, a bit more appealing!
Popular subject matter consists of leaves, flowers, vegetables, fruit, many other things as well. These can be used in photographic art works for the home, office, websites, eBay, projects the children have at school. You name it! Any where photography is necessary it can be replaced by some type of scanner art.
So how do you begin? It's really quite simple! Place the item you would like to scan on the scanner glass without closing the lid of the scanner. Turn off the lights and find the Start button. If you cannot find the Start button, hit the light switch once more and locate the Start button and turn off the lights again and now hit the Start button and voila! You have yourself some scanner art.
You will witness just how clear the results are on your computer screen. Even bits of dust will show up, which is not exactly what you were shooting for, unless scanning dust was your goal. If this takes place and you actually want to attempt selling your scanner art (yes, selling is in style these days) or you simply desire a flawless image for yourself, then think about image-editing software like Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop or the free and excellent equivalent - Gimp.
So why not give scanner art a try, specially if you already own a scanner. You never know where this hobby might lead you. And if you do not have a scanner but are an artist or a creative hobbyist (like a scrapbooker), consider buying a scanner to add an additional level to your creative outlet.
