Scanning 3D Objects to Create Unusual Images
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It may come as a novel thought that you can produce art with a scanner, or scanner art, since this is not exactly the reason that scanners were initially released. That is because the flatbed scanner was created for scanning documents and photos much like a photocopier does. However the scanner is also useful for scanning three-dimensional objects to produce what is known as a hyper-real image. Scanography, the process of scanning objects, is a kind of scanner photography.
If you would like to find out further about scanography and maybe investing in a scanner for art, you should be happy to learn that many amateur artists utilize lower-priced scanner, like the Epson Perfection, which can presently be purchased for under $100. The method of scanning items is similar to the old prank of sitting atop the Xerox machine making photocopies of the "rear end". In this case however, we are not making images of our rear end, and anyway, the final effect will be better and most likely, a bit more appealing!
Common subject matter for scanner art are fruit, leaves, flowers, vegetables, many other things as well. These can be used in photographic art works for the home, office, websites, eBay, projects the kids have at school. You name it! Scanner art can be utilized in place of pictures in a range of settings.
Okay, how is it done? It is simple! Set the object to be scanned on the scanner whilst leaving the lid open. Turn off the lights and then attempt to find the scanner's Start button. If you cannot locatethe Start button, hit the light switch yet again and locate the Start button and now hit the Start button after turning the lights off once more! You have now made your first piece of art with a scanner.
When viewing your scanned image, you will witness how clear the results actually are. Dust will even show up on the scan, which is not quite what you want, unless your object was dust. If this is the case for you and you desire to sell your scanner art (yes, you can sell) or you are just a perfectionist, then touch it up via a software program such as Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, or Gimp which is free of charge.
Therefore if you are creative and have a scanner, why don't you give scanner art a try. Who knows what might happen. But if you do not possess a scanner but do a lot of photography work such as scrapbooking, consider buying a scanner to add another level to your creative outlet.
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