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Subject: Scanning lineart issue


lucasbuck2 ( ) posted Sat, 30 July 2011 at 5:25 PM · edited Thu, 12 December 2024 at 11:06 PM

I'm sure this is a completely newbie question, but I'll ask anyways because none of my settings are working. A lot of the art I do it thick line done with Sharpies, then I scan in to PS to color. No matter what setting I've tried the lines aren't very solid ones scanned in, lots of white speckle. Maybe I'm just scanning with too much resolution. It looks solid on the paper, but I'm sure there's some flecks in there.

Any suggestions on how to get a more solid, smooth outline when I scan? Thanks for any tips.


pauljs75 ( ) posted Thu, 01 September 2011 at 2:18 AM

Stray pixels? It sounds like you're trying to erase stuff out or do it all on one layer.

Use layers to overpaint.

Or you could even keep your lines on top. If it's just B/W, set that layer's mode to "Multiply". No need to erase out the white or whatever, because in multiply mode that won't show up. As the old saying goes, "work smarter, not harder". 😉

BTW, double clicking on a layer should unlock it from the background level which is likely if it's a scanned image. That way you can move it above the other layers.


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pauljs75 ( ) posted Thu, 01 September 2011 at 2:25 AM

Hmmm...  I was thinking of some other things too. Make sure the scanner is clean of any dust. Ditto with the drawings. Under image adjustments (or adjustment layers), you should try "levels", "brightness/contrast", and "threshold". Any of those should be able to get stronger blacks and whites for line-art prior to digital painting.


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Also feel free to browse my freebies at ShareCG.
There might be something worth downloading.


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