Special Edition Using Macromedia Fireworks MX

Chapter 9. Scanners, Digital Cameras, and Color Correction

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Digital Photography	186
Understanding the Scanning Process	186
Using TWAIN Select	190
Scanning Images	190
Adjusting Colors to Bring Out Image Detail	193
Troubleshooting	201

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Digital Photography

Using scanners and digital cameras to get photographs onto the Web is a cornerstone technique of Web design. Photos are quite versatile, and represent one of the quickest and most effective ways of getting graphics onto Web pages. Photographic images can be used to display products on e-commerce sites or can serve as a basis for creative montages. Or they can show this week’s adoptable pets at the animal shelter ...