Many of today's scanners have the ability to write the full dynamic range (HDR - High Dynamic Range) of its hardware into TIFF-data. This makes the reduction to 24 bit RGB files obsolete. The ability to save these 'RAW' files opens up a whole new workflow. The images can be scanned and archived into digital format, and then opened at a later date without any loss in quality. In order to save RAW data with extended dynamic range, the 48 bit TIFF format was developed. Scanners with only 30 or 36 bit capability generate their maximum output into this format. Regardless of the effective dynamic range supplied, the file will always become a 48 bit file. Normal scanning software saves images into a 24 bit file, discarding the extra information created by the scanner. 48 bit files retain all of the information supplied. SilverFast HDR enables the user to read and process 48 bit RAW files without being connected to a scanner. In HDR, all SilverFast tools are available: Defining Output Size & Resolution, Auto-Adjust of Highlight/Shadow, Three Part Histogram, Gradation Curves, Selective Color Correction, Unsharp Masking, Color Cast Removal Slider, Color Separation, CMYK-Preview and more.
Since SilverFast HDR never drives the scanner directly, it can be used with raw data files produced from scanners that SilverFast doesn't normally support. Simply scan the file with no correction using the original scan software, and then pass the resulting TIFF file to SF HDR. Now you will have all of SilverFast's tools at your disposal! SilverFast HDR is available in the following versions: HDR, HDR Studio, HDR Studio PhotoProof and HDR Studio ColorServer. Please choose your desired version. HDR Studio LaserSoft Imaging is proud to present SilverFast HDR Studio. This is an enhanced version of SilverFast HDR with new features and the integration of SilverFast DCPro to also read raw data from digital SLR cameras, making the processing of your digital images much easier and convenient. Some of the highlights are:
HDR Studio PhotoProof By using SilverFast PhotoProof you are able to create a color managed contact proof on a calibrated output device. You only have to select the ICC profile of the printer, paper and ink combination and the desired FOGRA media wedge. The media wedge is used as a reference for a true-to-color proof. When activating SilverFast PhotoProof, you will see a simulation of the CMYK reference color space by soft proofing on the calibrated monitor. The advantages of SilverFast PhotoProof at a glance:
HDR Studio ColorServer Automatic color conversions for more efficient workflows Color correcting and adjusting multiple images can be time-consuming and unproductive. Flexible use of data for different purposes is a must for efficiency in today's highly competitive market. Introducing more digital processing into the entire workflow, has driven the need for automatic data conversions from one color space to another. The manual conversion of data from one color space to a different one can become a major effort. With SilverFast ColorServer, the processes of color conversion, scaling, sharpening, separation, and optimization of image data can be automatically performed via hotfolders. Compatible computer systems: PC: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP, Windows Vista Mac: OS 9.2 or newer | |||||||||||
