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[Misc] Restoring old photographs



Weststander

Weststander

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NSC Patron
Aug 25, 2011
63,915
Withdean area
Dear NSC’ers.

We have some old b&w photos of my Grandad in Burma during WW2. The images are fairly small, I think they could be greatly enhanced through restoration and reprinting at a larger size.

Has anyone here done something similar with photos, using a specialist?

Cheers in advance.
 




Scotchegg

Scotchegg

Well-known member
Sep 1, 2014
313
Brighton
Weststander said:
Dear NSC’ers.

We have some old b&w photos of my Grandad in Burma during WW2. The images are fairly small, I think they could be greatly enhanced through restoration and reprinting at a larger size.

Has anyone here done something similar with photos, using a specialist?

Cheers in advance.
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Yeah I've done a couple, one of my grandma in WW2 and another of my mum from the early 70's. Honestly although the WW2 one was an absolute wreck, I found it easier than the one from the 70's due to it being black and white. I don't actually think it's that hard to do, you only need basic photoshop experience, but it does take ages. It's all about patience and the clone stamp tool then a quick colour grade at the end.

Do you have a scanner? If you don't mind sharing the photo, I could have a look at it for you over the weekend.
 


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Lever

Well-known member
Feb 6, 2019
5,374
Weststander said:
Dear NSC’ers.

We have some old b&w photos of my Grandad in Burma during WW2. The images are fairly small, I think they could be greatly enhanced through restoration and reprinting at a larger size.

Has anyone here done something similar with photos, using a specialist?

Cheers in advance.
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Yes.... I have!
You probably already have the answer you need but I use Photoshop Elements and I am pleased with the results!
 


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Bodian

Well-known member
May 3, 2012
11,801
Cumbria
Scotchegg said:
Yeah I've done a couple, one of my grandma in WW2 and another of my mum from the early 70's. Honestly although the WW2 one was an absolute wreck, I found it easier than the one from the 70's due to it being black and white. I don't actually think it's that hard to do, you only need basic photoshop experience, but it does take ages. It's all about patience and the clone stamp tool then a quick colour grade at the end.

Do you have a scanner? If you don't mind sharing the photo, I could have a look at it for you over the weekend.
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I've personally found it better to use an DSLR / Macro lens / Tripod (if you have it all) than a scanner. A scanner is generally a maximum of 600dpi, whereas something like a 6x4 photo on an 18MP camera is around 900dpi - so you get more detail. But some professional scanners have 000s of dpi - so it depends on what's available. And whether the photo is flat or not (if not, a scanner is better as it will flatten it for you).
 


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