Processing of slide scans (and airport identification)

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BartSimpson
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Processing of slide scans (and airport identification)

Sat Feb 17, 2018 2:06 pm

Hi there,

recently I had several old slides professionally scanned. They came back as 42 MB TIF files in a 4800 x 3075 size but still need some optimization. The pictures are quite grainy, could need more contrast and some sharpening and maybe something else.

Unfortunately, as I am quite new to processing so I have no idea how to optimize the pictures in the best way. Especially I don't know the best sequence of the steps.

I use the Olympus Viewer 3 which can also process TIF files. Can you give me some general directions on how to process the files?

And while we're at it: Can you tell me where I made the pictures? They must have been taken in the US, either in BOS, EWR, ORD, PDX or SEA. I'm guessing it's EWR.

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Thanks a lot in advance
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Re: Processing of slide scans (and airport identification)

Mon Feb 19, 2018 6:45 pm

Photo 1 appears to be EWR, based on the runway and taxiway signage.

If I had to guess, I'd say Photo 2 is EWR as well, but not sure.

BartSimpson wrote:
recently I had several old slides professionally scanned. They came back as 42 MB TIF files in a 4800 x 3075 size but still need some optimization. The pictures are quite grainy, could need more contrast and some sharpening and maybe something else.Unfortunately, as I am quite new to processing so I have no idea how to optimize the pictures in the best way. Especially I don't know the best sequence of the steps. I use the Olympus Viewer 3 which can also process TIF files. Can you give me some general directions on how to process the files?


If you want to send me the full-size versions, I can try an edit and then post the steps. Dropbox or something would probably be easiest.
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Re: Processing of slide scans (and airport identification)

Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:58 am

Thanks a lot, vikkyvik!

I will set up a dropbox when I come back from work this evening.
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