Restoration and retouching comic book

[Anthony23]

Hello everybody,

I need your help please, can someone help me with my retouching?
I'm going to sell a comic to a flea market but my friend convinced me to keep a digital copy for personal reading.
Like that I could have a look to it on my tablet or computer.

but the pictures need a good restoration or retouching i think.

I try to make it more net, to depixelate it a bit and maybe to enlarge it a little too.

If somebody have the time and the patience, I shall like that you help me.

[Anthony23]

Re: Restoration and retouching comic book

For example, do you think if it's possible to improve this?

https://mega.nz/#!2IJiUbIa!bEAqsZtK4KoVIRDWjp6T3AGW-gVzgzutAvT2iQwN1DI

[tinyhappypixels]

Re: Restoration and retouching comic book

Hi Anthony23,

Unfortunately I can't see the image on your link.

But here is some advice anyway!

When you scan:
- disable any automatic retouching
- scan at least 600dpi
- 16Bits
- save as a TIFF or PNG

These settings will give you all the quality you need to retouch/restore ready for viewing on tablet and computer.

Without seeing the image, I cannot give advice on how to tackle the retouch/restore itself.

Good luck!

Tiny Happy Pixels

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[Anthony23]

Re: Restoration and retouching comic book

Hi and thanks for answer : )

If you have a problem with Mega, maybe try to click on "download through your browser" (there is no risk, don't worry).

When you scan:
- disable any automatic retouching
- scan at least 600dpi
- 16Bits
- save as a TIFF or PNG

Someone said the same thing to me, But for the moment I think I'll try the restoration, but really thanks for your advice, the next time I would that : )

A senior member of the forum was nice and show me what should look like the page if it's retouch/denoised, like if the quality is improved.
His result is here : http://www.retouchpro.com/gallery/sh...ze/big/cat/500

[tinyhappypixels]

Re: Restoration and retouching comic book

Hi Anthony23,

Cool good luck, the result the senior member achieved is great.

The reduce noise filter is a really nice one to help remove that pixelated effect!


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[Anthony23]

Re: Restoration and retouching comic book

the senior can't help me for the others pages ^^"

so if others peoples can help me, it would be awesome. I also have some pages from an old comics that need denoising and retouch if that interest someone.
It's an old comics from the fifties.

[Anthony23]

Re: Restoration and retouching comic book

Nobody wants to help me?

[lurch]

Re: Restoration and retouching comic book

I won't say nobody wants to help you. Nobody wants to help you in the way you'd like. At least it looks that way. From the FAQ: (Freely paraphrased) Will you do the job for me? This is an educational site; we'll teach you how, but we won't do the work for you. IF that's your preference, you're out of luck

[Anthony23]

Re: Restoration and retouching comic book

I don't try to make a debate but I explain a little my intention then, I don't try to play the selfish man by asking free service for help but I just look for a team-mates, I take care of the part of scans and my partner will take care of the edition, that's it.

I would never have asked for help on a public forum if I wasn't sure to absolutely want finish this project.

I have no ego concerning this kind of thing, I just look for somebody volunteer and amical but not to take advantage of his services as you think.
Voilà, sorry I don't try to be offensive but it is just that I don't like too much starting this kind of debate, sometimes it leads to misunderstandings.

[tinyhappypixels]

Re: Restoration and retouching comic book

Hi Anthony23,

Lurch is right, these forums are for like-minded people to share knowledge, tips and tricks with each other.

If you would like some help to restore your magazines, please visit my website and contact me through there, I will be happy to help you.

Attached I have shown the level I can bring these comics to.

Look forward to working with you if you are interested.

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[Anthony23]

Re: Restoration and retouching comic book

Thanks you're a life savior, I really owe you one, I shall pass on your site to contact you.

and the edit you made on my picture is perfect because you have denoising it.

Look forward to working with you too, pal.