How do a get a large picture into digital form
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Define "real big"
In addition to the UPS/FedEx suggestions above, Staples or Office Depot may have large-format flatbed scanners.
WalMart. Been there...done that.
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Seems a newer phone with a good camera can do a pretty large picture. 20x26" at 300 dpi. 300dpi is very detailed and good enough for pictures in a book. For something on a wall 100-200dpi is good and then you can do poster size.
Getting a good picture without glare or weird lighting might take some preparation.
Seems a newer phone with a good camera can do a pretty large picture. 20x26" at 300 dpi. 300dpi is very detailed and good enough for pictures in a book. For something on a wall 100-200dpi is good and then you can do poster size.
Getting a good picture without glare or weird lighting might take some preparation.
Also, what size are you trying to make the pictures for the funeral?
We had the same question a few years ago, when my dad died. We had an old portrait of him that was painted after he got out of the Army, and we wanted it reproduced onto those little 2" x 4" cards they pass out at the service. My mom and brother wanted the original portrait scanned at the very highest resolution.... It was going to be time-consuming and expensive. Instead, I placed the portrait flat on the driveway, and photographed it straight-on from above with my DSLR. I don't even think I used a tripod. The 2" x 4" cards looked fantastic, as did the 14" x 20" (or whatever) print my brother had done up at Walgreens. Every brush stroke was perfect.
We had the same question a few years ago, when my dad died. We had an old portrait of him that was painted after he got out of the Army, and we wanted it reproduced onto those little 2" x 4" cards they pass out at the service. My mom and brother wanted the original portrait scanned at the very highest resolution.... It was going to be time-consuming and expensive. Instead, I placed the portrait flat on the driveway, and photographed it straight-on from above with my DSLR. I don't even think I used a tripod. The 2" x 4" cards looked fantastic, as did the 14" x 20" (or whatever) print my brother had done up at Walgreens. Every brush stroke was perfect.
Yes, with iPhone and very good camera.
A DSLR will do well as would a decent phone.
Get decent lighting so you don't get reflections or shadows! A bulb 45 degrees to the left and another 45 to the right is usually the best answer. If the photos are framed, leave them in the frame so they're flat and not distorted.
Honestly call a local college and see if you can get a photo major to do this for pocket money.
Get decent lighting so you don't get reflections or shadows! A bulb 45 degrees to the left and another 45 to the right is usually the best answer. If the photos are framed, leave them in the frame so they're flat and not distorted.
Honestly call a local college and see if you can get a photo major to do this for pocket money.
My guess is it will be made into a photo montage that will be played on a TV. The original is likely in portrait layout while the TV will be wide-format (landscape), so the picture will end up rather small in order to fit.