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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

08/16/2008 09:17:09 PM · #1

I scanned a photo of my brother from a photo given to me tonight. It's not the best shot of Frank, but his buddies want to use it for a memorial plaque at the snowmobile club he helped with - trail grooming, building bridges, sled maintenance, saftey courses...etc. He past away this past Spring.

I scanned it in tif format - if anyone wants to take a look and offer suggestions, I uploaded a jpg to my workshop:
//www.dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMAGE_ID=711060
very much appreciated - Deb
Oh, I have CS3

Message edited by author 2008-08-16 21:17:49.

snaffles

Nikon D7100

08/16/2008 09:21:54 PM · #2

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very sorry to hear about your brother, Deb. I'll see if I can help.

08/16/2008 09:23:38 PM · #3

Thanks for fixing that - Frank is the guy in the middle - leaning on the ATV

cpanaioti

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

08/16/2008 09:23:59 PM · #4

Originally posted by dsterner:

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Great idea for the plaque.

Try blurring the background (using lens blur) and toning down the white shirt. Maybe even crop the guys peering in at the left of the image.

Message edited by author 2008-08-16 21:24:37.

snaffles

Nikon D7100

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

08/16/2008 09:26:41 PM · #5

Try a search in the forums for idnic's tutorial on manipulating the light, to tone down the white of the shirt a bit. On an ironic note, right across the road from me is the local snowmobile clubhouse! *cue Twilight Zone theme music*

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

08/16/2008 09:27:03 PM · #6

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

Great idea for the plaque.

Try blurring the background (using lens blur) and toning down the white shirt. Maybe even crop the guys peering in at the left of the image.

Yes, the guys want to isolate Frank so a crop is needed. I guess my question is, How do I keep the best possible quality for the plaque. From what the fellas tell me, they will print a photo to add to the plaque

snaffles

Nikon D7100

08/16/2008 09:36:05 PM · #7

Hmm...I'm a bit out of my depth as I've not done anything much with scanned photos...will give you a morning or early afternoon bump...maybe try pm'ing scalvert. Shannon is a professional graphic designer, I think he could be of tremendous use to you, god knows he's always answered every Mac/PS question I've ever thrown his way...good luck!

08/16/2008 09:43:53 PM · #8

How about something like this?

Could do better with a higher res scan....

08/16/2008 09:46:41 PM · #9

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

How about something like this?

Could do better with a higher res scan....

Yes, Ken - that's what I had in mind - but can't something be done about the noise? I read about noise ninja ...while I don't have that - I scoop it up for this If I knew it would help

08/16/2008 09:56:09 PM · #10

Originally posted by dsterner:

Yes, Ken - that's what I had in mind - but can't something be done about the noise? I read about noise ninja ...while I don't have that - I scoop it up for this If I knew it would help

Is the TIF higher res than the jpg? Noise reduction won't be so great at this low resolution. Can you scan it again if necessary to get at least a 2400px wide version or even slightly large and email the TIF to me? (email addy on my profile) - I'd be happy to do it if you want...

08/16/2008 09:59:45 PM · #11

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

Originally posted by dsterner:
Yes, Ken - that's what I had in mind - but can't something be done about the noise? I read about noise ninja ...while I don't have that - I scoop it up for this If I knew it would help

Is the TIF higher res than the jpg? Noise reduction won't be so great at this low resolution. Can you scan it again if necessary to get at least a 2400px wide version or even slightly large and email the TIF to me? (email addy on my profile) - I'd be happy to do it if you want...

SURE! (said with eyes bright and wide open with wonder given your generousity!)

08/16/2008 10:01:36 PM · #12

Just trying to beat

Brad out of DPC Philanthropist of the Year title. :P
oy, such a long way to go...

08/16/2008 10:04:56 PM · #13

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

Just trying to beat Brad out of DPC Philanthropist of the Year title. :P
oy, such a long way to go...

I sent it ...it's pretty big. I hope I don't wreck your 'puter!

08/16/2008 10:09:04 PM · #14

Originally posted by dsterner:

I sent it ...it's pretty big. I hope I don't wreck your 'puter!

CRAP! It landed on my toe!! :P

Got it. Will get back to ya...

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

08/16/2008 10:10:16 PM · #15

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

Originally posted by dsterner:
I sent it ...it's pretty big. I hope I don't wreck your 'puter!

CRAP! It landed on my toe!! :P

Got it. Will get back to ya...

I just knew there would be something funny here to read!...not that your crushed toe is funny :0

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

08/16/2008 10:11:52 PM · #16

Dang - you be peeking again Ken?
Sheesh - I can't even spell Philanthropist.

Message edited by author 2008-08-16 22:14:21.

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

08/16/2008 10:12:33 PM · #17

Well, that's actually no bigger than the jpg version (<1200px), it just has a vast amount of whitespace. Can you rescan at higher res - increase (double or more) DPI and then crop the TIF before resending?

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

08/16/2008 10:12:55 PM · #18

Now I find out a high-res is available.... *sniff*

08/16/2008 10:21:00 PM · #19

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

trying that now
ETA:
Brad's onboard! cool!

Message edited by author 2008-08-16 22:21:31.

08/16/2008 10:26:30 PM · #20

trying to rescan now too

08/16/2008 10:26:56 PM · #21

Yeah, Brad's like some Photoshop Superhero with supersonic hearing who can detect a cry for help from anywhere in the forums.

I'm heading out for a bit, so I am happy to defer to the superhero if you send it to Brad, he'll do a much better job than me. But send it to me anyway just in case he screws it up though. ;-) I'll check back later tonight...

08/16/2008 10:30:09 PM · #22

See - now you done it...

I always push the envelope on system resources. :/
I'll open it later.

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

08/16/2008 10:33:15 PM · #23

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

See - now you done it...

I always push the envelope on system resources. :/
I'll open it later.

OOPS!!! sorry

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

08/16/2008 10:57:22 PM · #24

PM sent.
My email can handle 20MB. If 20MB up to 100MB, the file can be transfered through YouSendit.com
Let me know - the bigger the better.

Hey Art - I use chains on my PC to hold it down when it gets unruly.
Last time I have to sit on mine was when I was crunching a 1.7Gb file. I won.