SCANNING

How To Scan:

1.    Place image on the scanning screen

2.    Choose appropriate settings, according to the purpose of the image to be scanned

3.    Scan the image

4.     Scan is complete

Descreen

Descreening is a process used to reduce the moire patterns often associated with scanning. A moire pattern is when two identical patterns of lines, circles, or dots, are overlapped with imperfect alignment creating an interference pattern (resembles an optical illusion). This essentially destroys the scanned image. Descreen was then introduced to scanners to eliminate the moire pattern and also the colour shifting patterns. It allows the image to be restored to its original sharpness post scanning. The scanner I use at home automatically descreens the images.

Resolutions

·       For the web: 72-96dpi should be used

·       For printing: 150-200dpi should be used (however a test print should be used to clarify the best resolution for your printer as each one is different)

·       For presentations: 300dpi should be used

o   It should be kept in mind that the larger the dpi, the better the quality of the shot.

SAME PICTURE, DIFFERENT RESOLUTIONS

75dpi

100dpi

300dpi

PRACTISING SCANNING

To practise our scanning skills, we were asked to scan some sketches from Ballet Russe, 1 fabric and 1 magazine image. The scanner I use at home has a default setting of 200dpi, therefore the sketches, fabric and magazine image were scanned at this setting.  My scanner also has the descreen selection built in which effectively minimisesd the moire effect. 

FANTASTIC BALLET RUSSE EXPERIENCE

On the 10^th of March 2011, Fashion Design students were taken on an excursion to visit the Ballet Russe in Canberra. The Ballet Russe was a sensational ballet performance company, which first showed in Paris in 1909. The dancing, choreography, music, stage and costume design, and publicity, were all of equal excellence, drawing large crowds. The Ballet Russe costumes are persuasive works of art in their own right, and continue to be admired long after they ceased to be worn on stage. We were asked to focus on three particular garments from the exhibition that drew our attention.

Le Dieu Bleu (The Blue God)

The sensational embellishment and decoration on this costume was the first thing that caught my eye. The background silk and satin fabrics are overlaid with techniques such as embroidery, applique, and printing, creating delicate shapes and designs. The intricate patterns symbolise the jewellery seen in Hindi sculpture and the stiff formality symbolises the sculptural poses (rather than active dancing). The blue lining of the costume gives a particular connection to Nijinsky – Nijinsky wore bright blue makeup to represent the god’s skin being turned blue as a result of being bitten by a poisonous serpent.

The story behind the costume also caught my attention. A young neophyte was soon to become a priest and they were gathered around waiting for the ceremony to commence. However, his lover attempts to rescue him from priesthood and is instead captured and imprisoned in the shrine, threatened by the monsters inside. While trying to escape the monsters escape too and she appeals to the shrine’s deity for help. The Blue God and Goddess both rise from the lotus pond, they subdue the monsters and the lovers are reunited.

L’Oseau de feu (The Firebird)

Again, the story behind this remarkable costume caught my attention. The enchanted firebird, half woman half bird, is caught near the ancient castle of the evil wizard by Prince Ivan. In exchange for her freedom she gives Ivan one of her magical feathers and promises to protect him. In the castle there are twelve young princesses enslaved by the sorcerer, and the prince falls in love with one of them: Tsarevna. Prince Ivan attempts to follow Tsarevna into the evil castle but is attacked by the entourage of monster guards. The prince pulls out his magical feather and calls forth the Firebird and together they destroy the wizard and his brigade, freeing the princess. Prince Ivan and Tsarevna then have an extravagant wedding to end the play.

The costume was influenced by traditional Slavic festival costumes, consisting of rich brocades and braids, extravagant beading, applique and stencilling.

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Source: http://steve-wheeler.blogspot.com/2010/05/what-makes-good-blogpost.html

monique