scanning 12 x 12 layouts

[untmom2003]

I have many 12 x 12 layouts and wanted to scan and then "stitch" them together. I use DIS2006 and there is a panorama tool. I scanned the page in 2 halfs, then used this tool to bring them together on a 12 x 12 canvas. It worked well except that all four of my corners were rounded and cut off,which they weren't on the scanned images. Any ideas on why? My goal is to be able to get them on my computer as 12 x 12 and be able to print them out to 8x8 for a special album I'm doing. Wish there was a way to "mass scan" all these pages. It takes awhile 1/2 at a time!:(

[mommysmemories]

Don't know for sure, but could it be that your scanner is rounding them? I mean, what if you move your page down and to the right about 1/4 inch each on the bed - I wonder if this would help? I've not had this problem, so this is just a suggestion!

[untmom2003]

Here's a pic of what I scanned--(hope it works!) http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=94523&cat=500&ppuser=30984As you can see, the corners are not rounded on this view. I will try rescanning moving away from the edge a little to see if it helps.

[javajinny]

Hi! I just wanted to let you know that I just started a business to help people like you. I invested in one of the VERY expensive scanners that will scan a whole 12x12 sheet. What I do is scan your scrapbook and transform it into a DVD for safekeeping or sharing with family and friends. I can also print copies of your scrapbook. If you'd like more info, please e-mail at papertoplastic@yahoo.com.

[Emma]

those big scanners are nice! Using a pro is great if you can afford it, either online like this or inquire at a local paper scrapbook store: I know ours does that service.

Mass scanning probably isn't a good idea since putting a sb page in a feeder would cause all sorts of jamming problems do to the layers, etc, but we can dream, right? Scanning is worse than cooking, you have to pretty much stand there and scan, scan, scan, and it does get time consuming. My scanner isn't even by my computer, so it's a lot of walking back and forth from the network hub to my desktop, a huge pain!

You could try to stitch them manually but putting the 2 halves on top of each other on a 12x12 image and using the DIS eraser/transparency tool with a soft, fuzzy edge to soften the seam, then color correct one side to match the other as needed.

[Janet]

Yep, those wide bed scanners are great! I don't have one for my scanning business yet, but would love to add that. :)

Not quite sure what tools you're using, but for stitching any photos together, I DO like Photoshop's automated stitch (checking the advanced blending does wonders). I'm on my laptop right now, but will come back with directions if someone doesn't beat me to it. I also like Canon's Photostitch, but Photoshop's version seems easier all around.

I did quickly stitch together some photos for my sister's backpacking album I'm working on right now - both of the panoramic photos here are done with this:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=237209&ppuser=69

[Janet]

Ok, I didn't really go into photomerge to walk through all the steps, but here it is:

File ---> Automate ---> Photomerge

I normally already have the photos opened up to easily select them.