Yet, another question...from the new guy...

[iamneo19]

In order for me to show you guys how much talent God has truly given me, I would need to know how to scan in an image of approximately 18"x24" (poster sized). Almost everything I do is that big, and in this case, it's unfortunate. I would hate to spend lots of money for a program or a custom scanner to do so...but if need be...then the need there is. I'm addicted to Sephiroth's look, mostly due to his eccentric and beautiful looking hair, which I want to have desperately.
But anyways... me and hit me back with any ideas you may have.

From,
Neo

[inkhana]

Hmmm...that's not too big...I'd scan it in pieces and splice them together in Photoshop, then reduce the size of the whole piece.

[iamneo19]

Hmmm...that's not too big...I'd scan it in pieces and splice them together in Photoshop, then reduce the size of the whole piece.

I was afraid of getting something like that...that's alot of work to just post something up...but it's worth it, I suppose. Piecing and fitting together should be TOO hard...

[Psycho Ann]

For anything bigger than your scanner, we usually use a digital camera to take snapshots. Be sure to have a well lighted area and a tripod to keep the camera steady, and try to avoid using the flash or anything other type of directional light.

Also, becareful to keep any shadows from casting on the art. ^^ (God knows how many stuff I ruined from THAT...)

Let me know if you have any other problems. ^^

[iamneo19]

For anything bigger than your scanner, we usually use a digital camera to take snapshots. Be sure to have a well lighted area and a tripod to keep the camera steady, and try to avoid using the flash or anything other type of directional light.

Also, becareful to keep any shadows from casting on the art. ^^ (God knows how many stuff I ruined from THAT...)

Let me know if you have any other problems. ^^

That sounds easier than piecing things together (no offense inkhana )
My dad was thinkin about getting me a camera soon for animation purposes. That may work...thanx.

From,
Neo

[Psycho Ann]

"anything other type of directional light." I meant, "or any other type of directional light" like a desk lamp. Just thought I'd clarify that ^^

Glad I could help! Just try to use either window light (the whole room's nice and bright) or somewhere with bright white fluorescent lights (light bulbs are evil--stay away).

For animation? Wow! Are you in any art major now?

[Archan]

My dad was thinkin about getting me a camera soon for animation purposes. That may work...thanx

Hum, like a digital camera? Only reason I ask is because like Psycho Ann, I am also curious. That, and I myself am a Multi-Media Animation student. From my experience however, it's better to just scan your frames and pull them all together only because, well, Digi-Cams always seem to be finicky when it comes to animation. Unless it's an actual Stop-Motion Camera, then thats super and I am now envious of you

Anyways I'm getting off subject, so I leave now.
God bless,
Archan