Geoff Parker Posted 9 January , 2004 Share Posted 9 January , 2004 There was a previous posting of a old battered photograph and someone enhanced it by removing the cracks and improving the definition. I have attached an enlargement that I have scanned from one of those panoramic group shots of my grandfather. I will like to copy it to CD and take it to Jessops and have them print it on photographic paper so that I can give it to my mother as a present as she has no photographs of her father. If whoever enhanced the other photograph could do the same for me I would very much appreciate it. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pete Wood Posted 9 January , 2004 Share Posted 9 January , 2004 You'll need to give the person 'fixing' your photo a high resolution scan (at least 300dpi) if you intend to print it. The scan you have put on the forum is 72dpi and would not look good when printed, even if this was enhanced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salientpoints Posted 9 January , 2004 Share Posted 9 January , 2004 I have given it a go using what you have posted and increased the resolution. I can print it off on photoquality ink jet paper - it should be fine for the purpose at about 6x4 inches. You are welcome to that. Give me a couple of hours and I will post it up for you to look at. I don't have access to my webspace from here. Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted 9 January , 2004 Share Posted 9 January , 2004 Geoff, I've done up originals several times. If you want I can see what can be done. Email me. As RT said, the higher the resolution the better. Aye Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleur Posted 9 January , 2004 Share Posted 9 January , 2004 I specialise in this sort of image restoration. See my website here for examples. http://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/ppu/Print-Unit/photos.pdf It might take a while for the images to appear as they are quite hi res PDF files Contact me if you would like me to have a bash at your piccy. I can also produce photo quality prints if needed. Fleur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bittles Posted 9 January , 2004 Share Posted 9 January , 2004 Have a look at this link here and take a look at the sort of thing I can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Parker Posted 9 January , 2004 Author Share Posted 9 January , 2004 Thanks one and all. I have improved the dpi Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bittles Posted 9 January , 2004 Share Posted 9 January , 2004 heres just a quick touch up. Is this the sort of thing you are after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salientpoints Posted 9 January , 2004 Share Posted 9 January , 2004 Hi Geoff, As promised 30minutes on photoshop and hey presto - Sorry I couldn't post it sooner, I was at work so couldn't post to my webspace. I have only done the main part of the image on the low res one. This is a low res upload, the one on my PC is 6x4 inches and 300dpi. Yours if you want it Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pete Wood Posted 9 January , 2004 Share Posted 9 January , 2004 Fleur, it was worth the wait. Billy, I presume you are using Black Magic to colourise your photos - or is this Photoshop also ?? I confess, the Adobe colourised method is too complicated for me. You have all put me to shame, with your Photoshop repair skills. I can see lots of work with filters, clone stamp, healing brushes, and levels. And so fast!! Perhaps we should start a new thread so you guys can explain (step-by-step) the methods you use. It would make a good article for the mother site IMHO. Yep. If I were half as skilled as you guys and gals, I'd be VERY happy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Parker Posted 9 January , 2004 Author Share Posted 9 January , 2004 Thanks everyone for your assistance and advice. Billy I liked your colour tints and have sent you email direct Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bittles Posted 9 January , 2004 Share Posted 9 January , 2004 Not quite Black Magic Teapots. I'm a graphic designer in real life and I do this kinda thing for a living. (I also designed the Forum logo for the polo-shirts etc) Good Idea about the Photographic enhancement thread. I would be glad to share my knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pete Wood Posted 9 January , 2004 Share Posted 9 January , 2004 Billy, sorry I can see I have caused some confusion. 'Black Magic' is a colourising software that I use - because it is so much easier, in my opinion, than Photoshop's method. You can see it here - and get a free trial at http://www.black-and-white-to-color.com/mainsite/index.html I am merely a satisfied customer and have no connection with the company that makes the software. It is the same product used to 'colourise' the old B&W movies, by a company in India. I take it that means you use the Photoshop method.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bittles Posted 9 January , 2004 Share Posted 9 January , 2004 DOH Sorry, yes I use photoshop I take it that you have used it? Have you any images that you have coloured? You should post them and let me see 'Blackmagic' in action as ive never heard of it before. Photoshop can be quite hard to use, but ive had years practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pete Wood Posted 9 January , 2004 Share Posted 9 January , 2004 This took about 1 minute - and I know it looks that way You might also like to look at a wedding pic I did (my first attempt) of my future(?) in-laws..... http://www.racingteapots.com/marcar/wedding1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bittles Posted 9 January , 2004 Share Posted 9 January , 2004 very nice. It works well, but thats also down to your skill Teapots. I had a look at the blackmagic site. Nice of them to give you a trial. I suppose you could just keep downloading the trial without having to buy the full version. I think I'll stick with photoshop but. Ive been using it for about 8 years and find it very useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salientpoints Posted 9 January , 2004 Share Posted 9 January , 2004 I suppose you could just keep downloading the trial without having to buy the full version Nope tried it! - But thankfully have Kazaa Lite Its a little easier I find than Photoshop for this purpose only but I guess its what you are used to. I always swear by photoshop for everything else tho' Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pete Wood Posted 9 January , 2004 Share Posted 9 January , 2004 Billy, you're too kind. I use Photoshop for everything else. But I just find Photoshop clumsy for colourising. But perhaps that's why a tuition (hints and tips page) from you guys would be very welcome. My understanding (from reading a book) is that Photoshop relies on your knowledge and previous experience when it come to colourising. You have to seperate each area that is to be colourised. The beauty of the BlackMagic system is that you have a palette of colours that you just brush over the area you want to 'tint.' You can also 'paint' over areas that have been done before. It really is like painting by numbers - only no mess. I think that is why the programme makers in India started off with the WW1 in colour series, because most of the uniforms use just a few colours (brown, green, blue, red etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleur Posted 13 January , 2004 Share Posted 13 January , 2004 I've just been having a bit of a play with the blackmagic trial version and have to say I am converted - how much simpler can it get (damned sight easier than batteling with Photoshop colourisation I can tell you) I am very tempted to buy this bit of kit ... humnnn! *checks pockets and purse* .......... *finds dead moth, old button and half a chewing gum* Might have to be next month! LOL Fleur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pete Wood Posted 13 January , 2004 Share Posted 13 January , 2004 Fleur, may I suggest that if you are going to buy 'Black Magic', that you get the Professional version. It really does make a difference. I bought the 'budget' version and it is missing all sorts of useful things like the magnifying glass so you can make a neat job of really small areas. You can also make the brush 2 pixels big in Pro, not 4 pixels in the 'home' edition. If you buy it, I hope you'll pass on any hints and tips you pick up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleur Posted 13 January , 2004 Share Posted 13 January , 2004 Thanks for the hint RT Fleur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 13 January , 2004 Share Posted 13 January , 2004 Most interested in the terrific things that can be done with this software. If you guys could get together to put some notes on the site suitable for us complete novices, I am sure it woud be well worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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