Try the EPI template. The T2 template has a highly visible scalp, whereas the
EPI doesn't.
Personally though, I would suggest doing it via the Segmentation routine,
using a coregistered anatomical scan (as described in the manual).
Best regards,
-John
On Thursday 28 February 2008 21:48, Shaquanda Jones wrote:
> Thank you Chris, Donald, et al.,
>
> I tried normalizing the image using the T2 template, but it seems to have
> caused a new problem (see attached warped image). Is this because the
> alignment is not close enough to the template?
>
> Thanks again,
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Christophe Phillips <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:28:21 AM
> Subject: Re: [SPM] Problem with a twist...
>
> Dear Shaquanda,
>
> it seems like you're not using the appropriate template to normalizeyour
> images... The cost function for the normalisation procedure is based on the
> sumof square of differences between voxel *intensities*. If the
> imagescontrast is different, you cannot directly compare their intensity.
> The template you've selected is clearly the T1 weighted MRI, while
> yourimage looks like a T2. You should thus retry with the T2 template. And,
> also make sure that your image is +/- aligned with the templatebefore
> normalising. If not, adjust your image orientation manuallythrough the
> display tool and 'reorient images' button.
>
> Best,
> Chris
>
> Shaquanda Jones a écrit : Dear SPMers,
>
> My functional images are ending up twisted after spatial normalization(see
> attached photo). I am pretty perplexed as to why this is happeningand what
> I can do to trouble shoot. Any suggestions would be muchappreciated.
>
> Thanks!
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