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help restoring old photo of Margaret Reid
« on: Saturday 05 July 14 12:47 BST (UK) »
Hello,

I'm looking for help in restoring an old photo i have. It was taken in 1926 and isnt in the best condition. It is from the funeral of my great-grandfather and is the only photo i have of my grandad as a child. Ive scanned it in at 2400 res if that helps but can't attach it as it exceeds the attachment limit. If anyone would like to help can they message me and i'll send it on to them.

Many thanks for any help as this photo is very important for my family.

Mark

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Re: help restoring old photo
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 05 July 14 13:11 BST (UK) »
Hello Mark,

Ensure the photo you are trying to attach is UNDER 500 KB in terms of file size.  If you are unsure of how to change your file size without losing image quality, please read the tutorial provided here:
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,372537.0.html

A large version of your photo can also be hosted on a photo hosting site, or your own website if you have one, and a link provided to the restorers.


You can use PAINT or Picasa or ... to cut your grandad out of group of people.
You can do a 2400 or 600 DPI scan just of your grandad, using the scanning software.

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Re: help restoring old photo
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 05 July 14 13:17 BST (UK) »
Hi Mark...Unless your photo is tiny ...a scan of 300dpi  saved to best quality and the physical size reduced to just under 500kbs would be ideal for restoring.
Carol
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« Reply #3 on: Saturday 05 July 14 14:39 BST (UK) »
Mark...When you repost...you will have to rename the file or it may tell you that the file already exists...just add a number to the file name.
Carol
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Re: help restoring old photo
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 05 July 14 16:09 BST (UK) »
Heres the photo resized...thanks

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Re: help restoring old photo
« Reply #5 on: Saturday 05 July 14 17:03 BST (UK) »
Hi Mark
I am so sorry about the delay but I see you have managed to post . :-[

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« Reply #6 on: Saturday 05 July 14 19:05 BST (UK) »
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« Reply #7 on: Sunday 06 July 14 05:32 BST (UK) »
Hi....My effort.

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Completed: help restoring old photo of Margaret Reid
« Reply #8 on: Friday 11 July 14 11:30 BST (UK) »
Hi,

Thanks to all the people who have helped. I was away on holiday with limited internet...sorry for the delay in replying.

Many thanks again,
Mark
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