Great Great Grandpa Joe

[mikiez]

I just got this scan from one of my long lost cousins. It is of my great great grandfather from Ireland. I have tryed to make it better but I am a bit lost. How can I make his face sharper?(I have a 1.1meg copy but cant upload anywhere)

[0lBaldy]

Originally Posted by mikiez

How can I make his face sharper?(I have a 1.1meg copy but cant upload anywhere)

Mikiez, welcome to RetouchPRO , What retouching software do you have? This will help focus the tips to the programs you have available to work with.
You could post a link to a site that is hosting a larger version using any of these other host options:
ImageVenue.com (3Meg max, free) or pixentral.com (2Meg max, free) or photobucket.com (1 Meg max free,... 5 Meg PRO)-- .Flickr.com (5Meg max free.. BUT they resize to 1024 long side if you don't pay)

[mikiez]

http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?pi...xQHnLL249j8Q2o
Here is the full size of the pic now, also I have photoshop cs3.

[Kraellin]

hi miklez,

try an unsharp mask (usm) at a fairly low level, something like 2/100/5. you could also try contrasting methods. this wont necessarily truly sharpen, but it might give the impression of it.

oh, and welcome to RP.

[learninlady]

I gave it a go. I use psp pro ultimate X2.
I did a high pass sharpen, photo effects black and white film, then adjusted the highlight,midtone, and shadow.
Im not very good at all with sharpening blurry photos...as most know. but I wanted to try.

[mikiez]

http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?pi...aNj0yVKPs1zjw1
Any better? I cant see much diff

[Nan]

I had a little time to play around so gave it a try. I did some levels adjustments, a small amount of clone and noise removal. Did a couple of high pass sharpens and added some noise to even things out. Got rid of the old background. I didn't get it a whole lot sharper than original.
Nan

[learninlady]

Hi Nan!
Great job, love the way you singled him out, make it much nicer!

[0lBaldy]

OK, I am totally confused now!.. which is the original scan? the black & white at pixentral or the sepia toned in the first post?

It looks as if both have had work done on them or scanned in B/W.. It would be nice to have a high resolution color scan of the original with NO automatic settings turned ON.. the reason I ask is there seems to be a great deal of information that might have been usable.

Nan, That looks real GOOD!

[mikiez]

Originally Posted by 0lBaldy

OK, I am totally confused now!.. which is the original scan? the black & white at pixentral or the sepia toned in the first post?

It looks as if both have had work done on them or scanned in B/W.. It would be nice to have a high resolution color scan of the original with NO automatic settings turned ON.. the reason I ask is there seems to be a great deal of information that might have been usable.

Nan, That looks real GOOD!

Post #3 has the original in full size, and there is no way I could get a better scan the picture is half way around the country and I dont think my cousin wants to part with such a valuable piece of family history(Im in NJ pic is in Ireland...).

Nice Nan Looks alot better then original I think I will use it for my family tree.

[0lBaldy]

Inspired by NAN !!

Please forgive me Nan.. I know I am a copy cat!!

[Nan]

Thanks OB and Kate! You're not a copycat OB, I sure didn't invent that look.
I really like the way you added his name. Very elegant.
Mikiez, glad you like it. If you need the larger version let me know.
Nan

[Southbay]

No cloning, just fast 'n dirty. USM x3, minor curves, with a selenium tone.

[mikiez]

All of them are really nice, thanks.(btw does anyone have any links to some up to date photo resto. tutorials? the ones I found here where for photoshop7)
Also where would I host PSD's because I am now trying to colorize the picture.

[0lBaldy]

Originally Posted by mikiez

All of them are really nice, thanks.(btw does anyone have any links to some up to date photo resto. tutorials? the ones I found here where for photoshop7)

Photo Restoration, Retouching, Manipulation, etc.., are all based on knowing the tools you have available to you. Learn the tools and their uses and you can apply them to almost any situation you come across.. The old adage "Practice Cubed" means a lot when learning/using Photoshop.

The following links, among others that other members will surely offer, are some good resources to learn the tools and their usage:

http://revision3.com/pixelperfect/page/all/

http://www.russellbrown.com/tips_tech.html

http://tv.adobe.com/#pd+Photoshop

http://www.photoshop-tutorial.co.uk/

http://www.photoshoproadmap.com/Photoshop-tutorials
(look on right hand side in the categories box)

If you can do it using the tools and techniques in Version 7.. then for sure you can do it using a newer version.. (None of the newer versions have "THE Magic Button" ~~~ YET!!)

Good Luck feeding your addiction!

[Southbay]

Originally Posted by 0lBaldy

http://www.russellbrown.com/tips_tech.html

You gotta wonder if folks like Russell Brown have a real life. You know...wife that wants a little attention, kids that want money, house that needs work, dog that looks at you sideways all the time...

That guy's amazing. What a tremendous amount of output. I'm a huge fan of his "Dr. Brown's 1-2-3". Being able to crank out a few versions simultaneously is a real bonus on many occasions.

SB