scan resolution

[stannahjean]

What resolution would be best for scanning photos to put in the slide
show? For printing, I use 300 dpi. For Xatshow,I just insert my
digital photos without thinking about resolution, and they turn out
beautifully.
Help, anyone?
Jeanie S.

[info_xatcom]

Hello Jeanie,

It depend on the resolution you choose for the screensaver and the size of the
photos you are scanning ..

Say you are making 1024x768 shows and have 6 inch prints

then you need at least 1024 / 6 = 170 dpi

Chris.

[stannahjean]

> Hello Jeanie,
>
> It depend on the resolution you choose for the screensaver and the
size of the
> photos you are scanning ..
>
> Say you are making 1024x768 shows and have 6 inch prints
>
> then you need at least 1024 / 6 = 170 dpi
>
> Chris.

Thank you Chris.
I forgot to specify that I wanted to know at what resolution to scan
photos (usually 4" x 6") for the purpose of making a video cd to show
on a TV via a dvd player. Does the 170 dpi apply?
Thank you.
Jeanie S.

[info_xatcom]

Hello Jeanie

Yes its more than enough.

Chris.