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Epson FastFoto FF-680W scanner review
This is my Epson FastFoto FF-680W scanner review and an in-depth look at the software and features. NOTE: This unit was given to me to perform this review. It is an unbiased review and opinions of the unit are solely my own. First, let us hear from the Epson news...
Can my phone or tablet be used as a photo scanner
A perfectly good question to ask is " Can my phone or tablet be used as a photo scanner ?" In our high tech world, there are so many ways to digitize images. We have digital cameras in our phones, our laptops, and tablets. Digital cameras, flatbed photo scanners, and...
Photos stuck to glass and how to deal with them
More common than you think photos stuck to glass can be a problem for your family photo’s health. Let us take a look at the issues and cures for this problem. The problem Modern homes are sealed up tight to keep out draughts and keep in the warmth. They also keep in...
Colorize old photos with Artificial Intelligence for free online
Is it possible to Colorize old photos with Artificial Intelligence or AI? With new developments in computer power so comes AI. This raises the question Is it possible to Colorize old photos with Artificial Intelligence or AI? Let us delve into what is currently...
Ambient Images, colourised historic moments with immersive soundscapes
Ambient images: Reconnect with the past by immersing yourself into the moment Ambient Images: You all know I love nostalgia. Often spending my days scanning and restoring my clients' treasured memories. Days spent painstakingly removing the ravages of time or...
Mouldy wedding photos restored from old album
I got a call from a client who wanted their mouldy wedding photos restored. I didn't know they were mouldy but only "water damaged". When the UPS box arrived I opened it up and unpacked the album to a cloud of green mould. No joke! I rushed outside and took a moment...
Atmosphere in old photos
Atmosphere in old photos is not something you can add afterwards. This doesn't sound stupid? does it? The atmosphere in old photos would have been something that was captured at the time of the shutter press. Trying to retouch a photo that doesn't have an atmosphere...
Scanning software for multiple images at once
Vuescan Vs Canon IJ Scan utility. I unravel what works best in this video. Daily scanning can be a chore. Using an efficient scanning package can help streamline your workflow such as a Scanning software for multiple images at once. Vuescan is a premium scanner...
The ethics of colourizing images
Should we colourize images and what are the ethics of colourizing images? I discuss with you these topics and more in this blog post. Firstly we can all agree that History was not in black and white. People didn't live in a multitude of grey tones. There was plenty of...
The difference a scan makes for photo restoration
It is so tempting to whip out your phone and take a photo of your damaged picture and get it restored, simple right? Not exactly. Let us take a look at the issues that can occur when using a phone to take a photo of your image. We can also see the difference a scan...
How to scan a 49 inch painting
Scanning challenges come along once in a while and I wanted to share this one with you. How to scan a 49-inch painting. I was contacted by a client who wanted a scan of a painting. Not a photo but a scan! The painting was 49 x 39 inches and came in an 8-inch plaster...
Photograph enlarging and what impacts the process and what to look for
What is the process involved in photograph enlarging and how does it work? This post examines the ins and outs of one of one the fundamentals of image processing. Photograph enlarging is often requested in photo restoration. Old photos are often small and wallet...