editing scanned pictures

[ST]

Hi all!

introduction:
Let’s say that photos are scanned by someone else, and I have the job to edit and cut the images.

Problem:
Id like to fix those “balls” of colours that are visible on a picture at hig res after been scanned from a big picture.

my method:
I usually do the following things:
Image -> adjustments ->
(Auto) levels
(Auto) contrast
(Auto) color

Then in filter:
Sharpen -> sharpen

(But it depends on the scanned picture)

Question:
Can someone give a short tutorial from the most common things you have to do with scanned photos so it’s less noticeable that the picture has been scanned or just to retouch?(using Photoshop cs2)

I hope I was clear enough :S lol
thnx in advanced!

[herkalees]

Maybe reduce the resolution setting back to 72 dpi? Image>Image Size.

This is assuming that most scanners bring in an image at 300dpi or higher...

Hope this helps!

[ST]

Hi!

I found one method (but I’m sure there will be a better one):
Blur the thing a bit and then sharpen


The pictures where in 72dpi, so I couldn’t’ test what you said, but I’ll keep it in mind, thanks