Box scans - Page 2

Konrad · 17 December 2002, 14:30

Well, touching up a scan is not as difficult as it seems. But If you want to do a good job, then you're right, it takes some time. I work on every scan I do and I do a lot of scanning, even though just for fun.

Mr Softy · 17 December 2002, 16:00

If the box scanning team is ok with the extra work, I think it's nice to retouch.
But it's only an opinion.

BTW I'd give my life to get my hands on the free Fire & Ice poster I lost long, long ago!

fiath · 18 December 2002, 06:53

Quote:

Originally posted by Akira
I would do teh retouch as well, I've done it before. But the scans I uploaded yesterday are absolutely untouched. I just don't have enough time to fix up every box! Wish I could though.

That is okay for us btw, either we completely do it or we don't.

Amiga1992 · 18 December 2002, 16:01

I have the boxscans ready for CAPSification Fiath. I suppose you read the mail already

fiath · 18 December 2002, 17:34

Yup, great stuff!

However, the FTP details are at home... So I will have to send you them tonight / tomorow morning.

Thanks!

BippyM · 18 December 2002, 17:35

I believe they should look as close to original "sale" copy as possible.. why?!?!? well why show a duffed up old knackered box.. it looks cheap and amateurish!!

I'm not saying fix a knackered box, but scan a perfect box, and if one isn't available then somebody with some proper talent in this area could touch them up!

@Antiriad

That looks really good.. I need to learn some of this shit... no really!!

Antiriad · 18 December 2002, 20:39

Well suffice to say, i now feel enough moral support to carry on.

Im nearing the end of my scans as my collection isnt the largest, but id happily love to "restore" (rather than "airbrush" which sounds rather Stalinesque) other peoples scans if they so request.

Oh, and Mr Softy? My copy of Fire & Ice still has that poster!

I could try to scan it in if ya want! Bit big tho...

Djay · 18 December 2002, 22:17

i have recently found... some c64 box scans that have been touched-up (urghhhh)... the colours look all wrong... i'd have to say as long as the engineered picture remains 100% faithfull... i ain't got a problem

Amiga1992 · 19 December 2002, 01:52

Quote:

Originally posted by Djay
i have recently found... some c64 box scans that have been touched-up (urghhhh)... the colours look all wrong...

Probably "retouched" by some twat. No clue why colours should go wrong unless you are a complete dipshit!

Twistin'Ghost · 19 December 2002, 19:02

Quote:

Originally posted by Akira
Probably "retouched" by some twat. No clue why colours should go wrong unless you are a complete dipshit!

The most common problem is improperly calibrated monitors. I find that most people have their monitors set either too bright or too dark (mostly too dark, resulting in bright, washed-out scans). Another caveat of too dark monitors is the person will not see the black levels properly. They will touch up spots on the black, unaware that on a brighter monitor, the touched-up areas are blatant and obvious. Calibrating monitors is a rather pricey commodity, however.

In Photoshop, one can check the black levels of a pic just by moving the mouse over an image and checking the color values.

Galaxy · 29 August 2004, 13:13

I reckon touch them up, but only if you know what you're doing!
(If you have Photoshop the cloning stamp is your friend...)

The best touch ups are the ones you don't notice.

29 August 2004, 14:00

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I prefer healing brush

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17 December 2002, 14:30	#21
Konrad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Germany Age: 43 Posts: 742	Well, touching up a scan is not as difficult as it seems. But If you want to do a good job, then you're right, it takes some time. I work on every scan I do and I do a lot of scanning, even though just for fun.

17 December 2002, 16:00	#22
Mr Softy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sweedzerland Age: 44 Posts: 329	If the box scanning team is ok with the extra work, I think it's nice to retouch. But it's only an opinion. BTW I'd give my life to get my hands on the free Fire & Ice poster I lost long, long ago!

18 December 2002, 16:01	#24
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	I have the boxscans ready for CAPSification Fiath. I suppose you read the mail already

18 December 2002, 17:34	#25
fiath Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: South East / UK Age: 46 Posts: 1,930	Yup, great stuff! However, the FTP details are at home... So I will have to send you them tonight / tomorow morning. Thanks!

18 December 2002, 17:35	#26
BippyM Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 48 Posts: 9,355	I believe they should look as close to original "sale" copy as possible.. why?!?!? well why show a duffed up old knackered box.. it looks cheap and amateurish!! I'm not saying fix a knackered box, but scan a perfect box, and if one isn't available then somebody with some proper talent in this area could touch them up! @Antiriad That looks really good.. I need to learn some of this shit... no really!!

18 December 2002, 20:39	#27
Antiriad The Sacred Armour Of Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sussex, UK Age: 44 Posts: 1,141	Well suffice to say, i now feel enough moral support to carry on. Im nearing the end of my scans as my collection isnt the largest, but id happily love to "restore" (rather than "airbrush" which sounds rather Stalinesque) other peoples scans if they so request. Oh, and Mr Softy? My copy of Fire & Ice still has that poster! I could try to scan it in if ya want! Bit big tho...

18 December 2002, 22:17	#28
Djay 95th User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Brighton/UK Age: 48 Posts: 3,120	i have recently found... some c64 box scans that have been touched-up (urghhhh)... the colours look all wrong... i'd have to say as long as the engineered picture remains 100% faithfull... i ain't got a problem

29 August 2004, 13:13	#31
Galaxy Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Age: 46 Posts: 1,417	I reckon touch them up, but only if you know what you're doing! (If you have Photoshop the cloning stamp is your friend...) The best touch ups are the ones you don't notice.

29 August 2004, 14:00	#32
oldpx Posts: n/a	2 year old thread I prefer healing brush

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