User manual

8 • Scanning color negatives
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Why do we need negative profiles?
Negatives vary in the color and opacity of the film base as well as the correctness of exposure.
These factors have an effect on the scan settings necessary to reproduce the image accurately.
• In order to scan a color negative accurately, you must use a Negative Profile that corresponds
to the image.
• Several standard negative profiles are supplied with ColorQuartet. Normally, you should be
able to find an appropriate profile from the list in the Magic
Touch or Scan Setup window,
although it may take a little trial and error to determine which ones are best for certain types
of images.
• If you are not satisfied with the standard profiles, it is possible to create your own custom pro-
files. Simple custom profiles can be made by adjusting the Reversal Curves for a specific image
as explained under “
Previewing and scanning negatives.”
• A more detailed method of creating custom profiles is described under “
Creating a negative
profile.” This is only recommended if you are sure you cannot get the results you want with the
other procedures described.