I have 2 really old pictures, 1 of my granparents and family and the other of a team my grandfather use to coach. Both of them are really blurry and faded, I need to fix them and I am not sure how. I have the Adobe Design Suite that I use for my Web Design class, but I am not sure how you restore photos. I would really apreciate any suggestions b/c I am trying to restore them for a Christmas present. Thank you.
2007-11-28 09:22:00 · 5 answers · asked by kntry_grl3 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Blurry photos can't be improved much. Fading, cracking, missing pieces, etc. can be restored, but if the original picture sucks, you're pretty much stuck with that.
Most places that print digital photos also have a photo restoration service. I have never used such a service because I always do my own work. I suspect that the quality of the service would vary greatly from place to place. Certain automatic processes can be applied, but a photo restoration really is hand work.
If you want, get a high resolution scan (300 dpi or better), send it to me and I'll see what I can do. Send the image(s) to dogsafire@yahoo.com.
2007-11-28 09:45:11 · answer #1 · answered by dogsafire 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its a slow process, and depends on what needs to be done.
First you need to get the best scans that you can, at highest res.
If its just a matter of fading, that can be corrected, by using your levels adjustments, as was mentioned.
If there are tears, folds, major creases, it will take lots of little cloning fixes, to repair them. You dont want to make any sweeping "fix everything at one click" fixes. I bit at a time will work best.
If its a really old photo, sepia or b&w, when everything is as finished as you like, de-sat the photo, and make whatever adjustments you find necessary.
Hope this helps.
2007-11-28 13:40:39 · answer #2 · answered by photoguy_ryan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
personally i think it's too much for a beginner to take on.
even with just the scanning of the photos there is too much for the beginner to take on... image size, resolution, file types,levels,curves, colour balancing, brightness and contrast.
and after all that you will have to restore..
you say blury?
well then id say thats not only restoring but more so attempting to alter.
restoration is restoring it back to the orginal state
once you restore the faded thing
you need to apply some careful unsharpening masks
and some guassiam blur
id see a pro
or if your capable of doing an over 300dpi scan
perhaps scan them and after seeing them someone here might be willing to help for a small fee
2007-11-30 09:41:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well if the photos aren't in horrible condition where major parts of the photo are missing, then you shouldnt have a problem doing it yourself. As to where to start, I suggest you invest in this book http://www.amazon.com/Photoshop-Restoration-Retouching-Voices-Matter/dp/0321316274/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1196352316&sr=8-1
2007-11-29 03:07:38 · answer #4 · answered by wackywallwalker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to a local photo shop and they can do it for u. You can try Walmart, or Blacks, Costco, places that have a photo shop.
2007-11-28 09:32:45 · answer #5 · answered by xXCutiexKittyXx 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋