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HIFI-„SCANITY“ Highest Dynamic Range thanks to . Image capturing with 64bit , separation of raw scanning and image processing: The new SilverFast Archive Suite 8 gets the maximum quality out of reflective as well as transparent analog originals. We will examine the most important features of this perfect solution for high-end scans.

Intuitive User Interface: SilverFast Ai Studio 8 – Preview Window and Tools (like Histogram, Gradation Curve and Global Color Correction)

High-quality digitizations of photographic And this is what the two elements of exposure time, SilverFast Multi-Exposure originals have always been a challenge, SilverFast Archive Suite 8 are in detail: enables to capture the maximum Dy- which demands complex software require- namic Range. Details of brighter image ments. Actually, it is about nothing less, than SilverFast Ai Studio 8: areas get captured with the first scan, individually digitizing reflective and trans- Scanner Software while details of darker areas are recorded parent originals with different film emul- Individually adjusted to each device for with the second. Afterwards, a special al- sions and appearance, while automatically achieving speed and optimized data, gorithm, which is patented by LaserSoft identifying and removing artifacts dust and SilverFast Ai Studio 8 supports a great variety Imaging, calculates the final scan result scratches, for creating scans, whose informa- of film and flatbed scanners: from both scans. The result is an image fea- tion density is high enough to flexibly adjust • Using SilverFast‘s intelligent automatic turing maximum Dynamic Range. them for different purposes – from print to Frame Detection and patented Auto IT8 • In contrast to conventional methods, tablet, form Museum of graphic arts book. Calibration, entire image collections get SilverFast‘s dust and scratch removal iSRD digitized in shortest time. is hardware-based. It uses the scanner‘s High-end scanning specialist LaserSoft • An integrated step-by-step workflow infrared channel for detecting errors. Imaging is way ahead with its SilverFast solu- assistant – named WorkflowPilot – is guid- Unlike ordinary “Digital ICE“ tools, iSRD tions for almost two decades. The SilverFast ing through many differ- Archive Suite 8, which was introduced end ent scanning workflows. of last year, is the quintessence of these ex- Especially for beginners, Dynamic Range 4.05 periences. Highlight: In comparison with this is a great help to Grayscales 11220 previous versions, SilverFast Archive Suite achieve optimum scan 8 not only scores with new and innovative results. As the successor tools as well as an intuitive user interface. of SilverFast‘s popular Dynamic Range 3.80 This perfect solution combines a high-end ScanPilot, it is especially Grayscales 6310 scanner software an a color consistent image user friendly thanks to processing software in one package. With instructional text and a the temporal and spatial separation of raw QuickTime movie for each scan acquisition and digital processing, the feature. without Multi-Exposure with Multi-Exposure market leader sets new standards in terms of • By scanning every origi- flexibility and workflow. nal twice using different SilverFast Multi-Exposure: Significantly increased Dynamic Range thanks to multiple exposure. digit! 2-13 software

SilverFast® Archive Suite 8 with optimized Workflow Fastest Image Digitization into RAW Files with SilverFast® Ai Studio 8 Auto IT8 Calibration

Auto Frame Detection

iSRD® - infrared Dust and Scratch Removal SilverFast Multi-Exposure® maximizing Dynamic Range Batch Scan into 64bit HDRi/ 48bit HDR Format

Fastest Processing and Optimization of Image Data with Exclusive SilverFast Features: left: infrared Dust Removal. SilverFast® HDR Studio 8 right: increased Dynamic Range thanks to Multi-Exposure Quick Image Correction with offers a variety of user controls: sliders, Conclusion intelligent Image Automatics display options as well as masks and lay- SilverFast is not the world‘s leading software Individual Optimize Images ers allow a defect removal, which can be and the de facto standard for high-end scans with SilverFast Tools customized to fit the individual image. by accident. Manually adapted to well over Batch Process and • SilverFast‘s lossless 64bit HDRi format is 300 different scanner models, the software Output all Images based on former 48bit RAW data format, brings out each device‘s individual maxi- but also includes 16bit of infrared data. mum quality. The comprehensive solution of SilverFast Archive Suite 8 Workflow Chart: Cleverly separating Scan Including this additional information, HDRi SilverFast Archive Suite 8 bundles and “con- and Post-Processing files contain all image data a scanner can denses“ the strengths of SilverFast particu- deliver – the ideal archiving format. larly sophisticated: The unique 64bit HDRi RAW format and SilverFast Multi-Exposure “With SilverFast‘s Archive Suite 8, we have SilverFast HDR Studio 8: exploit the scanner‘s capabilities and the developed a worry-free all-round solution for Image Processing Software original‘s potential completely. Separating high-end scans, which is optimally tailored As second part of the Archive Suite software the procedures of scanning and image opti- to the needs of professional users, but which bundle, SilverFast HDR Studio 8 with its color mization simplifies the workflow – for graph- is very intuitive to use at the same time. management system is a powerful and user- ics art scanning as well as for batch scanning. Besides private persons, especially muse- friendly tool for individually processing ums, universities and companies rely on our image data. With this image editing soft- Philipp Haarlaender, Director Marketing, archiving software.“ ware, every RAW scan created with SilverFast LaserSoft Imaging AG, put it in a nutshell: Further information: www..com Ai Studio 8 can be process at any time later and at any place. Major advantages of this modular structure: • The separation of digitization and image SILVERFAST ARCHIVE SUITE 8 processing does not only provide tempo- ral and spatial flexibility, but also allows to Highlights capture and archive the maximum amount • Increased Dynamic Range – thanks to innovative SilverFast Multi-Exposure of image data. As a result, RAW scans • Lossless Storing of RAW Data – thanks to 64bit HDRi/48bit HDR Concept can be specifically processed for several • iSRD Dust and Scratch Removal – through Utilization of the Infrared Channel • Consistent Colors – thanks to integrated Auto IT8 Calibration different applications, without requiring any • Predictable Brightness and Color Reproduction – through Gamma Synchronization rescanning actions. • Rapid Opening of large Images Files – thanks to unique HiRePP Technology • A permanent gamma synchronization of • Automatic Frame Detection – with intelligent SilverFast Automatics these 64bit/ 48bit data ensures predictable • Easy to use – thanks to QuickTime Movies for every major Function and consistent brightness and color repro- • Convincing Service – thanks to Email and Phone Support, free of costs and unlimited in duction between SilverFast Ai Studio 8 and time SilverFast HDR Studio 8.