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Scan Film Like a Pro with SilverFast Step-by-Step Workflow

Scan Film Like a Pro with SilverFast Step-by-Step Workflow

Scan Dias, Scan 35mm Negatives, SilverFast Software full walkthrough, convert tif to jpg, save time and memory, tips
Created byAlex Drive
Last updated 2/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Scanning 35mm negatives and Dia positives with Silverfast in High Quality
  • Structured Scanning Workflow Roll by Roll from Real life to Digital
  • Save scanning time and memory while containing the necessary Image resolution for all your needs
  • Edit your scan to achieve a professional looking photo all within Silverfast

Course content

3 sections • 11 lectures • 1h 14m total length

  • Goals and Contents2:22

    My introduction

  • Required Equipment and my Setup4:39

    All the things you need to make good scans.

    My Setup

  • Dias or 35mm Negatives Workflow3:41

    Differences between Dia positives and 35mm negatives.

    Why Dias have been a thing and why its mostly obsolete

  • Sorting Rolls easy Archive Structure4:49

    Sorting and keeping structure of your physical rolls to match your digital file structure later.

Requirements

  • disposable plastic gloves (not necessary)
  • Silverfast
  • Film Scanner

Description

Scan 35mm Film – SilverFast Workflow for Film Digitization

This course explains a complete workflow for scanning 35mm film using the SilverFast software and a dedicated film scanner. The lessons focus on practical steps that help you understand how to digitize both negative film and positive slide (Dia) film.

You will be guided through the SilverFast interface and the main tools used during the scanning process. The course shows how different settings influence the final scan and how color correction tools can be used to adjust film images.

The workflow also includes working with TIFF files after scanning. You will see how these files can be organized and converted into JPG format using Lightroom or other commonly available software. In addition, the course discusses basic methods for organizing a film archive so that both physical film and digital files remain structured and easy to manage.

This course is designed for people who want to understand the practical process of digitizing 35mm film and maintaining a simple and repeatable workflow.

What you will learn

• The basic workflow for scanning 35mm negative film

• How to scan 35mm slide (Dia) film

• How the SilverFast interface is structured

• Using color correction tools during scanning

• Working with TIFF files created during the scan process

• Converting TIFF files to JPG format

• Basic methods for organizing physical film and digital files

Who this course is for

• Photographers working with analog film

• People who want to digitize their film archive

• Beginners who want to understand the SilverFast scanning workflow

Who this course is for:

  • Analog Photographers 35mm Film or Dia
  • Digitalizing old Analog Family Pictures
  • Professional Analog Photographers
  • Film enthusiasts
  • Kamera Art Photography Lomography enthusiasts

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