The Scanning Process

Abstract
This is the second part of a two-part article on bulk scanning slides and negatives using a Nikon Coolscan and VueScan software.  The first part described the problems associated with scanning large numbers of analog images, and how these tools, along with the lowered cost of disk space make it possible to digitally archive large numbers of images.
In Part 2 I look at the detailed scanning setting for color slides, color negative and black and white films, as well as the scanning set-up.  THE key to bulk scanning is to get very close to good color reproduction without resorting to individual frame adjustments in post scanning.  And the key to getting these color settings right lies in calibrating and setting up your scanner for different films.
Setting up
As highlighted in Part 1, a key issue in bulk scanning is to get consistently good digital color reproduction of the original images, with as little intervention as possible. Whilst digital color reproduction is probably the...