Before any image capture can be done it is necessary that you know the required File sizes and File Types. Once these have been established they will become part of the Operational Specifications. In an objective capture workflow the color of the digital images can be objectively measured and compared against the original work. This is a typical capture workflow when working with a digital camera or when scanning direct from the original. An objective capture workflow should be calibrated and characterized using the ICC profiling system and then operator color adjustment prevented. In a subjective capture workflow the color of the digital image can only be compared against another image (often a copy transparency of the original work). It will be necessary to make color adjustments according to your skill and understanding of the original work to correct any possible fault.

A cleaning will provide higher quality and speed than having to digitally ‘clean’ them after capture. Scanners must be kept scrupulously clean, however cameras need to be cleaner still. All capture equipment should be externally cleaned every day and internally cleaned as required, which is normally at least each week. Try to reduce the camera’s exposure to dust by keeping it in a clean bag or case with all lens and body caps fitted.

Resizing is changing the size the image will print without changing the number of pixels in the image.  Resampling is changing the number of pixels in the image.