Step 2. Preparing a shot or scan of the Calibration Target

Case of digital camera

1. Set the camera to a certain shooting mode (ISO level, etc.) you want to build a profile for;
   
2. Important: set the focusing system on infinity or in macro mode to get an out-of-focus image of the target;
   
3. Make sure the Calibration Target fills the whole frame and make a shot;
   
4. Open the resulting shot in Neat Image; see the Step 3. Opening the image.

Case of flatbed scanner

Use the printed Calibration Target to prepare a test scan for building a device noise profile for your flatbed scanner:

1. Set the scanner to a certain scanning mode (resolution, light level, etc.) you want to build a profile for;
   
2. If possible set the scanner out of focus (an out of focus scan is preferred for profiling); a possible way to achieve this is to raise the page over the scanner glass a bit;
   
3. Scan the printed Calibration Target;
   
4. Open the resulting scan in Neat Image; see the Step 3. Opening the image.
   

Case of slide scanner

Use the displayed or printed Calibration Target to prepare a test scan for building a device noise profile for your film scanner:

1. Set the camera to a certain shooting mode (film type, exposure, etc.) you want to build a profile for;
   
2. Important: set the focusing system on infinity or in macro mode to get an out-of-focus image of the target;
   
3. Make sure the Calibration Target fills the whole frame and make a shot;
   
4. Develop the slide and put it into the scanner;
   
5. Set the scanner to a certain scanning mode (resolution, light level, etc.) that you want to build a profile for and scan the slide;
   
6. Open the resulting scan in Neat Image; see the Step 3. Opening the image.
   

Step 1 :: Step 2 :: Step 3 :: Step 4 :: Step 5