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Author:  prcollector [ Mon Dec 21, 2020 10:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Retouching an Old Photo
GIMP Version: 2.8.14
Operating System: Windows
GIMP Experience: Basic Level


Hello guys, I'm new to this forum and relatively new to photo editing (~2 years of experience and a couple of classes under my belt).
I have been attempting to remove the graininess from this photo and colorize it and I understand how to colorize it but I can't seem to even begin the process of removing the grain without losing the realism of the photo.

Could anyone point me to a guide that will help my situation or give me a tip on how to proceed? Thank you so much!

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Author:  sallyanne [ Mon Dec 21, 2020 11:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Retouching an Old Photo
You could try - filter, enhance > symmetric nearest neighbour
Or gaussian blur at a very small amount.
Denoise will usually remove any details if they are small so I would use that only on a very large photo.
Author:  Krikor [ Tue Dec 22, 2020 7:58 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Retouching an Old Photo
I made a QUICK TRY (about 3 to 5 min).
G'MIC has some useful filters on 'Repair'. Using layer Mask helps to choose the effects on the areas.
It didn't get bad.
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But with patience and taking a few minutes to edit this image, possibly with a clone tool and / or healing tool and the result would be much better.
Author:  dinasset [ Tue Dec 22, 2020 10:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Retouching an Old Photo
My "one-penny" attempt (Gimp only).

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Author:  mahvin [ Tue Dec 22, 2020 12:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Retouching an Old Photo
The image appears to be scanned at a very low resolution. I'd at least try scanning at a much higher resolution to see if that removes most of the pixelization.
Author:  Krikor [ Tue Dec 22, 2020 12:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Retouching an Old Photo
Online coloring.
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Interesting this new filter to auto-color black and white photos on PS.
https://youtu.be/Zx2xxCcnZNk
Author:  moroquendo [ Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Retouching an Old Photo
Years ago (2011) I had to retouche a few very old photographs. You can see the result here: http://dutchgimpers.nl/index.php/topic, ... l#msg10801. This is a photo of my great grandmother. There is a similar one on he same site of my great grandfather.

In the end I got some help of a russian guy. You will find a link to his blog: how to restore old photos. I have not tested the link, it is possible it doesnot exist anymore.
Author:  AdmFubar [ Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Retouching an Old Photo
I agree with mahvin, If this was an image you scanned re-scan at a higher resolution and do not save in jpg format, save as a tiff or some other lossless format.
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