Brand new and haven't a clue

[chrishoggy]

just had a quick look at the damaged strip itself after lining it up, and there is quite a lot hidden within in it. I've duplicated the strip several times on multiplying layers, and the details and outlines do start to come out
You can then start to cut these details in as I have done with some of the image below. I haven't cloned or guessed any details in this one. Just used burn on shadows to pull them out after flattening image and multiplying layers

[eaglssong]

The only thing I can say at this point is WOW!!!

While all these efforts are just wonderful, Chris, you have allowed me to see a glimpse of what my ancestors really looked like. I didn't think it was possible. I have no words to thank all of you for what you are doing.

Anne

[Flora]

Hi,

Anne,

Welcome to RP!

Quite 'the' challenge your picture!!!

Great job everybody!!!

Like Chris, I concentrated on trying to 'see' what was under the tape since, ever so faint, I could still make out some details ....

After rearranging the image so that "the two halves were put back together correctly." as Craig has pointed out, I selected the tape only, used Apply Image, and Levels, Hue/Saturation and Selective Colors Adjustment Layers .... and was surprised at the amount of details that were uncovered ....

* In Attachment 1 my result after working on the 'tape' only ....

* In Attachment 2 my restoration of the little girl with what I saw as a ribbon on the top left side of her head ....

[chrishoggy]

Top job as always flora . I was undecided about the ribbon/flower in the hair, as it clashed with the crease of the arm of the gentleman behind. I think there should be enough detail within the taped area to make a good restoration, on a high res scan. It surprised me how much detail could still be found under the tape

[eaglssong]

Originally Posted by chrishoggy

It surprised me how much detail could still be found under the tape

Good morning All,

Hey, nobody is more surprised than I am. When I posted this photo, I wasn't even sure that it could be rescued. Flora, I'm in complete shock at what you've managed to do. In fact, I'm in complete shock at what ALL of you have done.

Thank you so much. I'm not sure which I'm enjoying more.... actually seeing my ancestors, or seeing what can be done when you know what you're doing.

Anne

[chrishoggy]

Did this by using as much of the original details as possible, and no cloning of face features etc. The centre girls face would need a high res scan to pull a bit more out, but it gives you an idea of what can be done.
This took about 30 mins to do , and a larger scan of the image will give a whole load more fine details to work with

[Cameraken]

Nice job Chris.
In my picture which I posted the only bit I cloned was the girls face in the centre. So I thought I would try the other scan.

There is an area under her left (our right) ear which I can’t make out. It may be a collar or it may be part of the tape But whatever it is I don’t think it is hair.

Ken

[chrishoggy]

Thanks ken
I do like these images where there seems to be nothing there, or VERY bad damage. That little girl is going to be the tricky part of the image as it has lost the whole face. The only clues that are clear are the center parting of the hair, and main location of the features. Will take quite a bit of looking at to work out what is what in the areas of the little girl

[eaglssong]

You know, I'm starting to think that y'all are having even more fun than I am. All I know now is that I really, REALLY need to learn Photoshop and how to do this type of stuff. Right now it's mainly heiroglyphics, but my photoshop class (VERY basic beginners class) starts on the 17th and I can't wait. I wanna be as smart as you all are!!!

[klassylady25]

But I don't give up. This was a challenge for me. I'm not a professional but I am working towards those means. This project helped me utilize tools in Photoshop 7.0 that I've not used. That is valuable as you all know.

This is the results.

[eaglssong]

Candice,

Thank you so much. What a beautiful job you have done in bringing my family to life.

I hope that someday I will be even half as proficient and that I will be able to help others the same way so many people here have been helping me.