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Brinerustle: /* Dependencies */

2019-03-06T07:10:46Z

Dependencies

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	<pre>sudo apt install scantailor gprename pdftk tesseract-ocr tesseract-ocr-eng tesseract-ocr-spa calibre</pre>		<pre>sudo apt install scantailor gprename pdftk tesseract-ocr tesseract-ocr-eng tesseract-ocr-spa calibre</pre>

			Some users may not find pdftk in the repositories. An alternative is pdfshuffler, which has a graphical user interface

	= Postproduction =		= Postproduction =

Jxxx at 15:35, 25 January 2019

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	* maybe you have to put your finger to the side of the plexiglass which is closer to you when it is “down”, because the plexiglass is not always exactly the same angle as the book pages		* maybe you have to put your finger to the side of the plexiglass which is closer to you when it is “down”, because the plexiglass is not always exactly the same angle as the book pages

			* TURN OFF THE CAMERAS BEFORE REMOVING THE SD CARDS! (otherwise, pics will be erased!)

	<ol start="3" style="list-style-type: decimal;">		<ol start="3" style="list-style-type: decimal;">

Jxxx at 15:31, 25 January 2019

2019-01-25T15:31:17Z

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	* remember to delete the pictures from the SD cards and put them back to the cameras, and maybe put the camera batteries to charge		* remember to delete the pictures from the SD cards and put them back to the cameras, and maybe put the camera batteries to charge

	'''Additional information using the <span style='width:32em;font-size:18px;font-weight:light;font-family:Courier,Sans;display:block;padding:4px;background:#DAA520;color:black;'>~~Marron_scanner~~ 😎 </span> '''		'''Additional information using the <span style='width:32em;font-size:18px;font-weight:light;font-family:Courier,Sans;display:block;padding:4px;background:#DAA520;color:black;'> marron_scanner 😎 </span> '''
	* Check before starting that the SD card are locked: the external trigger that controls the cameras requires the SD cards to be locked. If they are not locked, the pictures are not saved when using the external trigger.		* Check before starting that the SD card are locked: the external trigger that controls the cameras requires the SD cards to be locked. If they are not locked, the pictures are not saved when using the external trigger.
	* Camera settings: we use two IXUS 175 set to '''automatic''' with menu/lamp setting set to '''"off"''' to avoid the use of the red light.		* Camera settings: we use two IXUS 175 set to '''automatic''' with menu/lamp setting set to '''"off"''' to avoid the use of the red light.

Jxxx at 15:25, 25 January 2019

2019-01-25T15:25:39Z

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	* remember to delete the pictures from the SD cards and put them back to the cameras, and maybe put the camera batteries to charge		* remember to delete the pictures from the SD cards and put them back to the cameras, and maybe put the camera batteries to charge

	'''Additional information using the <span style='width:32em;font-size:18px;font-weight:light;font-family:Courier,Sans;display:block;padding:4px;background:#DAA520;color:black;'>Marron_scanner </span> '''		'''Additional information using the <span style='width:32em;font-size:18px;font-weight:light;font-family:Courier,Sans;display:block;padding:4px;background:#DAA520;color:black;'>Marron_scanner 😎 </span> '''
	* Check before starting that the SD card are locked: the external trigger that controls the cameras requires the SD cards to be locked. If they are not locked, the pictures are not saved when using the external trigger.		* Check before starting that the SD card are locked: the external trigger that controls the cameras requires the SD cards to be locked. If they are not locked, the pictures are not saved when using the external trigger.
	* Camera settings: we use two IXUS 175 set to '''automatic''' with menu/lamp setting set to '''"off"''' to avoid the use of the red light.		* Camera settings: we use two IXUS 175 set to '''automatic''' with menu/lamp setting set to '''"off"''' to avoid the use of the red light.

Brinerustle at 15:15, 25 January 2019

2019-01-25T15:15:06Z

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	* repeat the operation for even files		* repeat the operation for even files
	* merge the two folders		* merge the two folders
	* <code>FIXME</code> we can probably write a script to rename the files properly…</p></li>		* to rename the files properly, place <code>.JPG</code> in the "After the number" section above. </p></li>
			* WHAT'S THIS ??? -> <code>FIXME</code> we can probably write a script to rename the files properly…</p></li> ??? does it just talk about the .JPG in the step above?
	<li><p> <code> scantailor </code></p>		<li><p> <code> scantailor </code></p>

Jxxx at 15:10, 25 January 2019

2019-01-25T15:10:47Z

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	'''The amount of work in the postproduction phase depends on how good quality images you can make in the scanning phase!'''		'''The amount of work in the postproduction phase depends on how good quality images you can make in the scanning phase!'''

	[[File:CameraSettings.png\|~~frameless~~\|none\|~~set the functions to "AUTO"~~]]		[[File:CameraSettings.png\| 300px \|none \| left ]]

	# Setting up the cameras (calibration): the most important part.		# Setting up the cameras (calibration): the most important part.
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	* set the naming pattern		* set the naming pattern

	[[File:Gprename.png\|gprename window for renaming files]]		[[File:Gprename.png\|gprename window for renaming files \| 300px \|none \| left ]]

	* repeat the operation for even files		* repeat the operation for even files
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	*'''1st step: Fix orientation'''. All odd pages need to be turned in one direction, while even pages need to be turned in the other direction.		*'''1st step: Fix orientation'''. All odd pages need to be turned in one direction, while even pages need to be turned in the other direction.

	[[File:Rotate.png]]		[[File:Rotate.png \| 300px \|none \| left ]]

	Rotate image nr 1 and click on "apply to every other page". Then select image nr 2, rotate in the opposite direction so it stays still, and also click on "apply to every other page".		Rotate image nr 1 and click on "apply to every other page". Then select image nr 2, rotate in the opposite direction so it stays still, and also click on "apply to every other page".
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	*'''2nd step: Split pages'''. If you import all files renamed, odd and even pages will be recognized as single pages, so this step is just to confirm that the edges of the pages are set properly; drag the rectangles to fit in the page's area.		*'''2nd step: Split pages'''. If you import all files renamed, odd and even pages will be recognized as single pages, so this step is just to confirm that the edges of the pages are set properly; drag the rectangles to fit in the page's area.

	[[File:SplitPages.png]]		[[File:SplitPages.png \| 300px \|none \| left ]]

	[Split pages manual -> https://github.com/scantailor/scantailor/wiki/Split-Pages]		[Split pages manual -> https://github.com/scantailor/scantailor/wiki/Split-Pages]
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	*'''3rd step: Deskew'''. Drag and determine the angle which the page needs to be turned for the text and images to be properly horizontal.		*'''3rd step: Deskew'''. Drag and determine the angle which the page needs to be turned for the text and images to be properly horizontal.

	[[File:Deskew main tab.jpeg]]		[[File:Deskew main tab.jpeg \| 300px \|none \| left ]]

	[Deskew manual -> https://github.com/scantailor/scantailor/wiki/Deskew]		[Deskew manual -> https://github.com/scantailor/scantailor/wiki/Deskew]
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	*'''4th step: Select content'''. Frame all elements to be shown as content, within one single area (beware of including for example page numbers). The outer limit of these margins affects the size of the output file.		*'''4th step: Select content'''. Frame all elements to be shown as content, within one single area (beware of including for example page numbers). The outer limit of these margins affects the size of the output file.

	[[File:Content main tab.jpeg]]		[[File:Content main tab.jpeg \| 300px \|none \| left ]]

	[Select content manual -> https://github.com/scantailor/scantailor/wiki/Select-Content]		[Select content manual -> https://github.com/scantailor/scantailor/wiki/Select-Content]
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	*'''5th step: Margins'''. Check out all margins so they are set to zero. Then, place the content in a manner that will help it being read "centralized".		*'''5th step: Margins'''. Check out all margins so they are set to zero. Then, place the content in a manner that will help it being read "centralized".

	[[File:Margins to zero.png]]		[[File:Margins to zero.png \| 300px \|none \| left ]]
	[[File:Center.png]]		[[File:Center.png \| 300px \|none \| left ]]


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	- Desplekling: remove dust and dots from the page.		- Desplekling: remove dust and dots from the page.

	[[File:Dewarping.png]]		[[File:Dewarping.png \| 300px \|none \| left ]]

	[Output manual -> https://github.com/scantailor/scantailor/wiki/Output]		[Output manual -> https://github.com/scantailor/scantailor/wiki/Output]

Jxxx at 15:03, 25 January 2019

2019-01-25T15:03:53Z

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	*'''1st step: Fix orientation'''. All odd pages need to be turned in one direction, while even pages need to be turned in the other direction.		*'''1st step: Fix orientation'''. All odd pages need to be turned in one direction, while even pages need to be turned in the other direction.

	~~<gallery>~~		[[File:Rotate.png]]
	File:Rotate.png
	~~</gallery>~~

	Rotate image nr 1 and click on "apply to every other page". Then select image nr 2, rotate in the opposite direction so it stays still, and also click on "apply to every other page".		Rotate image nr 1 and click on "apply to every other page". Then select image nr 2, rotate in the opposite direction so it stays still, and also click on "apply to every other page".
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	*'''2nd step: Split pages'''. If you import all files renamed, odd and even pages will be recognized as single pages, so this step is just to confirm that the edges of the pages are set properly; drag the rectangles to fit in the page's area.		*'''2nd step: Split pages'''. If you import all files renamed, odd and even pages will be recognized as single pages, so this step is just to confirm that the edges of the pages are set properly; drag the rectangles to fit in the page's area.

	~~<gallery>~~		[[File:SplitPages.png]]
	File:SplitPages.png
	~~</gallery>~~

	[Split pages manual -> https://github.com/scantailor/scantailor/wiki/Split-Pages]		[Split pages manual -> https://github.com/scantailor/scantailor/wiki/Split-Pages]

	*'''3rd step: Deskew'''. Drag and determine the angle which the page needs to be turned for the text and images to be properly horizontal.		*'''3rd step: Deskew'''. Drag and determine the angle which the page needs to be turned for the text and images to be properly horizontal.
	~~<gallery>~~
	File:Deskew main tab.jpeg		[[File:Deskew main tab.jpeg]]
	~~</gallery>~~

	[Deskew manual -> https://github.com/scantailor/scantailor/wiki/Deskew]		[Deskew manual -> https://github.com/scantailor/scantailor/wiki/Deskew]
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	*'''4th step: Select content'''. Frame all elements to be shown as content, within one single area (beware of including for example page numbers). The outer limit of these margins affects the size of the output file.		*'''4th step: Select content'''. Frame all elements to be shown as content, within one single area (beware of including for example page numbers). The outer limit of these margins affects the size of the output file.

	~~<gallery>~~		[[File:Content main tab.jpeg]]
	File:Content main tab.jpeg
	~~</gallery>~~

	[Select content manual -> https://github.com/scantailor/scantailor/wiki/Select-Content]		[Select content manual -> https://github.com/scantailor/scantailor/wiki/Select-Content]
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	*'''5th step: Margins'''. Check out all margins so they are set to zero. Then, place the content in a manner that will help it being read "centralized".		*'''5th step: Margins'''. Check out all margins so they are set to zero. Then, place the content in a manner that will help it being read "centralized".

	~~<gallery>~~		[[File:Margins to zero.png]]
	File:Margins to zero.png		[[File:Center.png]]
	~~</gallery>~~

	~~<gallery>~~
	~~file:Center.png~~
	~~</gallery>~~

	[Margins management manual -> https://github.com/scantailor/scantailor/wiki/Page-Layout]		[Margins management manual -> https://github.com/scantailor/scantailor/wiki/Page-Layout]
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	- Desplekling: remove dust and dots from the page.		- Desplekling: remove dust and dots from the page.

	~~<gallery>~~		[[File:Dewarping.png]]
	File:Dewarping.png
	~~</gallery>~~

	[Output manual -> https://github.com/scantailor/scantailor/wiki/Output]		[Output manual -> https://github.com/scantailor/scantailor/wiki/Output]

Jxxx at 14:55, 25 January 2019

2019-01-25T14:55:12Z

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	'''The amount of work in the postproduction phase depends on how good quality images you can make in the scanning phase!'''		'''The amount of work in the postproduction phase depends on how good quality images you can make in the scanning phase!'''

			[[File:CameraSettings.png\|frameless\|none\|set the functions to "AUTO"]]

	# Setting up the cameras (calibration): the most important part.		# Setting up the cameras (calibration): the most important part.

	~~<gallery>~~
	~~File:CameraSettings.png~~
	~~</gallery>~~

	* open the book in the middle (at a central page with normal text on both sides)		* open the book in the middle (at a central page with normal text on both sides)

Jxxx: /* Scanning */

2019-01-25T14:49:36Z

Scanning

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	# Setting up the cameras (calibration): the most important part.		# Setting up the cameras (calibration): the most important part.

			<gallery>
	File:CameraSettings.png		File:CameraSettings.png
			</gallery>

	* open the book in the middle (at a central page with normal text on both sides)		* open the book in the middle (at a central page with normal text on both sides)

Jxxx: /* Scanning */

2019-01-25T14:48:16Z

Scanning

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	# Setting up the cameras (calibration): the most important part.		# Setting up the cameras (calibration): the most important part.


	File:CameraSettings.png		File:CameraSettings.png