Another solution would be to light the objects right and then take shots with a digital camera - if this is possible. You have much more control over the lighting, which is critical for metallic stuff.
"Enzo Fiorello" <en...@finestationery.com> wrote in message
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The best thing to do, is to do your scan in two passes: one set of parameters for the entire image except the metal, and the other for only the metal.
In the twain software, you usually have to bring exposure up to about three, Gamma to about 1.85, and black to about 35. Your mileage will vary, but my point is to use the preview window and the settings in the twain software to get the look you are after.
If you are only trying to "fix" images that have already been scanned, then you have to "fake" the metallic colors. If it's gold, do a google search on "Gold Foil Photoshop" and you should get some interesting results.
See this thread for more info:
hot_denim "Simulating Gold Foil – need some tips" 4/19/03 1:34am </cgi-bin/webx?14@@.1de8ca75/0>
And especially this post:
Susan S. "Simulating Gold Foil – need some tips" 4/20/03 12:33am </cgi-bin/webx?14@@.1de8ca75/15>
Peace,
Tony