**** Considerations for Optimum Results ****
 
          We want you to get the very best digitized picture from your
     photograph. By reading this file you will know which photographs
     will deliver the best digitized images.  For businesses we also
     can digitize your logo.  Or if you have hardware or software
     packages you'd like digitized then simply send them to us.  You
     may be interested in the StoryBoard format.  We do that also.
 
          We will digitize any slide or print any size. The photos can be  
     facial, landscape, dog, house, girlfriend, spouse, jewelry, baby, etc.

         There are basic facts you should consider when selecting photo-
     graphs for digitizing.  VGA images offer more colors and more realism.
     EGA type images offer 16 colors but higher resolution.  We can
     digitized in the EGA 16 out of 64 at a resolution of 640 X 350 or 640
     X 480 X 16.  Or if you have the ability we recommend VGA at 320 X 200
     X 256.  If you're interested in business graphics you might wish to
     consider one of the EGA formats for higher resolution... or you may
     wish to choose both.  Also, we can digitize into higher VGA formats
     but you need to call us first for information.  Call the digitizer at
     503-777-3595.  All high res orders will also have to accompany the
     ORDER FORM.
 
                              ASPECT RATIO 
    
          Photographs that are wider than they are long fit better into
     the 4:3 t.v screen aspect ratio.  If you want us to fit a portrait
     (vertical picture) into the 4:3 format (wider than it is long) the
     finished product would have black borders.

         To compensate for this, our standard procedure is to "zoom"
     into the print or slide to fill the screen. This is usually more
     pleasing since many pictures that are longer than wide are por-
     trait photographs. In these cases we will assume you are more
     interested in the face(s) and will compensate (move into the face
     or main subject of the photo). However, if you prefer the entire
     length of the photo in the digitized picture you should make this
     clear in your order. 
 
                                EXPOSURE
 
          Well exposed slides and prints look better when digitized.
     Slides and prints should be properly exposed, be sharp and clear sub-
     jects.  Photos with different colors look more pleasing. Faces are
     especially important when digitized. Try to chose photographs that
     have well lighted faces (but are not overexposed).  If you plan to
     get involved with the original photography then we'd suggest that
     you use lots of light, fill in the deep shadows.  Use lots of colors
     but light them well.  Don't use fluorescent light as it's not strong
     enough and it casts a green tone to your slides and prints.  A lot
     of light will enable to you to use a higher F stop on your camera
     and get a sharper image.  With higher F stops you'll get more depth
     of field (deeper focus).   Any also make sure you focus well.

        We don't wish to scare you away.  We can digitize any image.
     It's just that a few hints will really help your photo look much
     better.  Your family snap shot should digitize well.  Send it in
     and give it a try.  Load the display program into your autoexec.bat
     file and tell it to display the photo you had us digitize then
     surprise whomever turns on the computer.


                            PHOTOGRAPH FORMAT
 

     Prints:  Any size photograph between 2x4 inches to 24X36 inches,
              color or Black and White.  Smaller photographs are more
              difficult to digitized because of their small size we may
              not be able to fill the entire screen.   Any type surface
              is fine, including glossy and matt.  However, glossy surfaces
              give  a little higher contrast and usually more detail.  We
              can remove some blemishes and wrinkles on photos and/or slides
              if you like.

     Slides:  35mm or larger only, color or b&w.  Smaller
              slides cannot be digitized easily.

                 So, in general, the best digitized images come from the
              best slides, prints, or graphs.

                 Your next step then is to fill our the ORDER FORM and
              send it in to us.  Then, in hardly no time at all, you'll
              receive your first wonderful digitized images!