How to repair an old photograph?

[Kazza]

Fitty,

that is a great result,  well done. 

Kazza.

[kaja]

hi everyone,

Downloading various photo programs has been mentioned.But you should be able to find a computer magazine or camera magazine with an accompanying CD.

You can then download from a small choice [usually] If the magazine has the CD it will also have a few pages of
how to do it.

Read the magazine while you are in the shop, look at examples then decide if you are going to buy it or not.

Don't worry about making mistakes as there is an undo option.

[Fitty]

I think PSP 5 is available as a free download. You'll also find it on some of the magazines that Kaja mentioned.  If you do decide to give it a try theres loads of Tutorials on the net.  just Google "PSP5 Photograph repair."

[Shanko]

If you want to get proper photographic copies done of any old photo that has been retouched make sure the image is scanned at a high resolution 300dpi - 400dpi. The image may look great on screen at 72 res but when you get it copied it will turn out very pixelly and blocky.

The higher the resolution the better quality the copy will be.
I thought youd want to know as yes like I said it looks great on screen then you get the proper copy done and your so disappointed in the poor quality

Another tip is save the file as 'tiff' file the quality is 100% better than a normal jpg, gif or bipmap

Have fun

Shanko

[Spotty]

We have been away for a few days so I've only just seen this post.

I see others have done it but here is my attempt.  The higher resolution one is better than this but its fun to play!!
 

[Fitty]

Great! Spotty and well done..  I love playing with old photos and trying to repair some of the damage thats been caused by creases and sratches.   It really is satisfying to see the end redult.

Just wish more members would post some for us to play with.


Fitty

[newbie]

Hello Spotty
Thank you too, it's a great result.  I have some more!! not quite as bad as that one
Newbie

[Kazza]

Newbie,

Post them,  you have some willing helpers here. 

Kazza.

[Lauraine]

Hi:

Had to jump in here.  This "dummie"  actually took a course on Photoshop Pro.  It was just so much fun and quite reasonable.  Unfortunately did not buy the program as was to use the one my son has at work to do some work for their Comany.  Still awaiting.  Can tell you that if you take the course in Canada at a Community College, can purchase it as a "student"  at a greatly reduced price  I had a very old picture of my mother as a child.  Cropped her head and did a head shot of her.  Was just so pleased with myself - for a change. 

HAD A BALL AT THIS COURSE.  MUCH FUN.  Lauraine