photo project

[CountLudwig]

Hi Guys,
I've been lurking here for a bit while trying to learn photoshop and paintshoppro I think I'm starting to get a handle on this stuff and so, thank you for your help.

The project that I'm working on is an old family photo from who knows when.
I think I've made some good progress on it and am looking for some suggestions on where to go from here. Eventually, I'd like to do a framed print etc.


thanks for all your help
-Ron

A high-res version of the file is here:
http://www.ghetti.net/images/Scan01-081.psd ( almost 20 megs )

[0lBaldy]

Ron, welcome to RetouchPRO

Could you post a High res version of the original?

Using the FFT in "Image Analyzer" as explained here "Remove photopaper texture from old photo" will make quite a difference if used prior to doing any cloning or healing..

The repairs you have made thus far look pretty good and it looks like you have paid good attention to details.... To me the retouched photo seems a bit soft and may benefit from a good Levels or Curves Adjustment Layer after using the FFT to remove the paper texture

[philbach]

Well you are off to a great start. I downloaded your psd file and used that. I used levels more aggressively to increase the contrast. To decrease the texture in the photo I used Neat Image. FFT that OlBaldy mentioned would work too. I worked on the lady's right eye some more. In addition there were several areas on the shirt in image that had different tone areas that I tried to smooth out some

[CountLudwig]

Originally Posted by 0lBaldy

Ron, welcome to RetouchPRO

Could you post a High res version of the original?

Using the FFT in "Image Analyzer" as explained here "Remove photopaper texture from old photo" will make quite a difference if used prior to doing any cloning or healing..

The repairs you have made thus far look pretty good and it looks like you have paid good attention to details.... To me the retouched photo seems a bit soft and may benefit from a good Levels or Curves Adjustment Layer after using the FFT to remove the paper texture

good point, thank you.
I had originally scanned it in 2 directions to minimize the pattern.
so the original is like 80 megs I think.
let me shrink it some and see if I have room on the site to post it.
do you have a preference on the format ?

-Ron

[CountLudwig]

Originally Posted by philbach

Well you are off to a great start. I downloaded your psd file and used that. I used levels more aggressively to increase the contrast. To decrease the texture in the photo I used Neat Image. FFT that OlBaldy mentioned would work too. I worked on the lady's right eye some more. In addition there were several areas on the shirt in image that had different tone areas that I tried to smooth out some

thank you. the results are very impressive.
especially around the eyes, can you comment on that ?

I have found this a very challenging photo to work with,
the crease up the middle was devastating at first.
I didn't think there was any way to fix something like that.
It's been a learning experience.

thanks
-Ron

[CountLudwig]

Originally Posted by 0lBaldy

Ron, welcome to RetouchPRO

Could you post a High res version of the original?

ok, it's here:
http://www.ghetti.net/images/ScanPic65000.tif



-Ron

[philbach]

CountLudwig. I was using Photoshop on a separate layer and cloned some and used a soft brush with about 20% opacity. Sort of an eyeball thing.

[learninlady]

I did a clean up. I did leave a few salt n pepper spots n such and didnt do any glamour finish. fixed a couple flaws.
Still much more that can be done with it but its a start!
SCANNED PHOTO

[philbach]

Learning Lady you probably should post your retouch here. I can't get on the site you referenced to.

[learninlady]

How do I do that Phil, the file is too large. why cant you get the link?

[learninlady]

Heres the tiny view.

[philbach]

Very Nice. I can't get the link because I have to log in and I am not registered

[learninlady]

Ah, ok, didnt realize one had to log in to see the pick. I didnt when I looked at a photo through the same site. After looking at the photo I decided to sign up myself as I liked it...

[unimatrix001]

gave it a shot. changed it to black and white you can always add the color back in if needed. I didn't run the noise removal software as high as the others. I think it looks ok could be better.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/...1164ab48_b.jpg

[learninlady]

Looks Good!

[CountLudwig]

Originally Posted by learninlady

Heres the tiny view.

well the thumbnail looks really good, I like how you
were able to give some depth to it. nice job.
I had the same error on the other link as well.
thanks

-Ron

[0lBaldy]

I asked for a larger version and suggested using the FFT filter... so I guess I should try it!
Lowered resolution so the pic would fall within the parameters of the FFT Filter..
Did FFT..
Levels
Then a lot of clone and heal
Imagenomic Noise reduction (masked)
Dust and scratch filter (masked)
Sharpened eyes on a separate layer
Desaturated
Curves adjustment
Save for Web

Added a Sepia version to better represent the original

[learninlady]

Lets see if this link can be viewed. I am still trying to figure out the program

PHOTO

[0lBaldy]

Originally Posted by learninlady

Lets see if this link can be viewed. I am still trying to figure out the program

PHOTO

Yeppers, T'is OK now!

[unimatrix001]

lets see if this works here is a link to my flickr account.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39473188@N00/

[learninlady]

Originally Posted by 0lBaldy

Yeppers, T'is OK now!

Ah fhwhew. I purposely left it sharpened and large so more detail work can be done on it as I just did a fast overhaul. Then after the rest of the minor is finished, he can run it thru neat image for a smoother.

[learninlady]

Originally Posted by unimatrix001

lets see if this works here is a link to my flickr account.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39473188@N00/

yes it does work and once there I can adjust the size.
And to all - great jobs on this photograph!

[unimatrix001]

I went and looked at the pic i uploaded last night and realized I uploaded the wrong one. (blame it on the medication) I reduced the size of the photo this morning and now i can upload it here.

[Kraellin]

wow! that's exceptional, OB

[unimatrix001]

I you are talking about the one i posted here thank you. I was tired and on Pain Killers so i messed up adding to my site. Sorry Craig... again on the pain killers and eyes are playing tricks on me, didnt see the OB at the end of your post.

[0lBaldy]

Thanks for the kind words Craig!

[Heretic]

i would not touch what you did, looks great.

[Kraellin]

it's ok, unimatrix, i like yours, too

[sergio2263]

Originally Posted by philbach

Well you are off to a great start. I downloaded your psd file and used that. I used levels more aggressively to increase the contrast. To decrease the texture in the photo I used Neat Image. FFT that OlBaldy mentioned would work too. I worked on the lady's right eye some more. In addition there were several areas on the shirt in image that had different tone areas that I tried to smooth out some

This is very good work

[sergio2263]

Originally Posted by unimatrix001

I went and looked at the pic i uploaded last night and realized I uploaded the wrong one. (blame it on the medication) I reduced the size of the photo this morning and now i can upload it here.

Very good work