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Re: Restoration
« Reply #9 on: Wednesday 09 May 07 20:14 BST (UK) »
Thank you Geoff, still learning and its very addictive!
Some of the software is very expensive, so do try one of the cheaper versions first to practice with.  I have found that googling Paintshop I have found many online tutorials and I just practiced with one bit at a time.  Learning how to take out creases etc, then brighten and sharpen.  Now I'm just learning how to colour. Read some of the other threads on here by the people who have been doing restoration alot longer, they have some good tips!
Please acknowledge when a restorer works on your photos, it can take hours for them to work their magic

Please scan at 300dpi minimum to help save the restorers eyesight.

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« Reply #10 on: Wednesday 09 May 07 21:16 BST (UK) »
Hi geoff,

          Try this, ideal for beginners plus there are several other things that may
       interest you.   All free gratis no catches.  You may have to register I can't
        remember. If you do you'll probably get offers on their latest software.
     No big problem.  I used this software years ago and its ok for practicing
      and getting used to the controls.   If you can download the manual which
      takes you through things step by step, also look for the tutorials.
           If you use it let me know how you get on.

         Free is Good,     Tomkin likes freebies ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
              Just click on this link
    www.freeserifsoftware.com

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Re: Restoration
« Reply #11 on: Wednesday 09 May 07 21:22 BST (UK) »
p.s Read the topic further down,

       I want to learn photo restoration. guidance needed     posted by Cornish Pasty

                       Tomkin

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Re: Restoration
« Reply #12 on: Wednesday 09 May 07 21:52 BST (UK) »
Hi Geoff,

               Just a quickie,

             Tomkin ;D ;D

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Re: Restoration
« Reply #13 on: Thursday 10 May 07 00:39 BST (UK) »
Thanks, Tomkin.  Just look at the details in the dresses and the background!  You're going to contribute to my restoration delinquency...can't wait to get started.  Thanks for the links to free software.  Will read Cornish Pasty's post....

Geoff

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« Reply #14 on: Thursday 10 May 07 00:53 BST (UK) »
Hi, Mudge:  Don't know what happened but notification of your last post to me was received, but couldn't find it on the website.  Suddenly it popped up in the "send a message" window!  Anyway, thanks for the advice and the restored photograph.  Looks like I have some work to do....
Geoff

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Re: Restoration
« Reply #15 on: Thursday 10 May 07 00:54 BST (UK) »
Hi George,    
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Will read Cornish Pasty's post....
                  And then you might be able to see how we could have achieved
        ( possibly) better results for you, but I'll talk to you later.

                 Tomkin ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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