Any recommendations for image correction software?

mark.thomas.7 RemoveThis @gmail.com wrote:
> socraticquest wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > Any recommendations for downloads of automatic image correction
> > software e.g., removal of scratches?
> Need more detail. Are these negative/slides? If so, the best way to
> remove scratches is to use ICE (or equivalent) on an IR capable scanner
> - it uses the IR to help determine what is image and what is defect.
> If you cannot do that, then you are limited to software that will try
> to guess what is the scratch - late versions of PS do this I think, and
> there is also a freeware program made by Polaroid that is still
> findable if you look around. Neither approach is 100% successful, as
> it can never be quite sure what is a defect - sometimes real image
> detail looks exactly like a scratch.
>
> > The software I'm seeking automatically corrects "image noise" scratches
> > by applying pattern recognition of an entire image, and projecting
> > pixel patterns based on the entire image.
>
> Er, yep, I guess. The term "image noise scratches" is a bit obscure,
> but it does sound like you are talking about film scans.
>
> > The well known digital photo software programs do not offer the quality
> > of image correction I'm seeking.
>
> Well, perhaps you had better give an example of what you are trying to
> fix, and how the 'well known programs' have failed you, if your level
> of fussiness is so high!
>
> If I have an image I cannot re-scan with ICE, I just carefully use the
> clone tool.
>
>
> > Thnak-you
>
> My plsaeure!

I'm seeking software that applies anomaly detection analysis on scanned
images, or stored digital images i.e., software that auotmatically
tries to discern defects (image noise like scratches, unwanted objects,
etc.)

The software I'm seeking specializes in 'digital ICE' -- not that there
is anything wrong with the 'well known' digital image preograms.
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In article <1168804770.626765.144870.DeleteThis@m58g2000cwm.googlegroups.com>,
"socraticquest" <socraticquest.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I'm seeking software that applies anomaly detection analysis on scanned
> images, or stored digital images i.e., software that auotmatically
> tries to discern defects (image noise like scratches, unwanted objects,
> etc.)

The answer to that is none.

Noise reduction software causes loss of detail.

I don't know what you mean by "unwanted objects". Perhaps your idiot
brother in law at the family reunion?

--
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and
carrying a cross."
Sinclair Lewis
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>
> mark.thomas.7.DeleteThis@gmail.com wrote:
>> socraticquest wrote:
>> > Hello,
>> >
>> > Any recommendations for downloads of automatic image correction
>> > software e.g., removal of scratches?
>> Need more detail. Are these negative/slides? If so, the best way to
>> remove scratches is to use ICE (or equivalent) on an IR capable scanner
>> - it uses the IR to help determine what is image and what is defect.
>> If you cannot do that, then you are limited to software that will try
>> to guess what is the scratch - late versions of PS do this I think, and
>> there is also a freeware program made by Polaroid that is still
>> findable if you look around. Neither approach is 100% successful, as
>> it can never be quite sure what is a defect - sometimes real image
>> detail looks exactly like a scratch.
>>
>> > The software I'm seeking automatically corrects "image noise" scratches
>> > by applying pattern recognition of an entire image, and projecting
>> > pixel patterns based on the entire image.
>>
>> Er, yep, I guess. The term "image noise scratches" is a bit obscure,
>> but it does sound like you are talking about film scans.
>>
>> > The well known digital photo software programs do not offer the quality
>> > of image correction I'm seeking.
>>
>> Well, perhaps you had better give an example of what you are trying to
>> fix, and how the 'well known programs' have failed you, if your level
>> of fussiness is so high!
>>
>> If I have an image I cannot re-scan with ICE, I just carefully use the
>> clone tool.
>>
>>
>> > Thnak-you
>>
>> My plsaeure!
>
> I'm seeking software that applies anomaly detection analysis on scanned
> images, or stored digital images i.e., software that auotmatically
> tries to discern defects (image noise like scratches, unwanted objects,
> etc.)
>
> The software I'm seeking specializes in 'digital ICE' -- not that there
> is anything wrong with the 'well known' digital image preograms.
>

NASA or the Pentagon might have something to do what you want, but even if
they offered to sell you a copy, you could not afford it.

Roy G
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socraticquest wrote:
> I'm seeking software that applies anomaly detection analysis on scanned
> images, or stored digital images i.e., software that auotmatically
> tries to discern defects (image noise like scratches, unwanted objects,
> etc.)
Well, to repeat myself, late versions of Photoshop try to do it. And
there is Polaroid's effort here:

http://www.polaroid.com/service/software/poladsr/poladsr.html

> The software I'm seeking specializes in 'digital ICE' -- not that there
> is anything wrong with the 'well known' digital image preograms.

ICE can ONLY be used on scans with an InfraRed component, and it is
therefore a program you use at the time of scanning, on an IR-capable
scanner. Fullstop. You cannot use ICE on any 'normal' image, unless
that image has been saved with an IR channel (ie - no 'normal' image).
ICE detects the actual dust and scratch via that special IR channel -
and it does not use any great measure of intelligence to determine if
the defect actually 'looks like' a defect. It either is or isn't.
That's why ICE generally works poorly (or not at all) on Kodachrome and
(silver-based) b&w films, due to their very different IR
characteristics. In those cases ICE can't tell that what it is a
defect against what is image information, and it does interesting
damage!

In other words, what you seem to be seeking is not available, except
for the techniques mentioned above, and you will always be
disappointed, I suspect.
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On Jan 15, 4:04 am, mark.thoma....TakeThisOut@gmail.com wrote:
> socraticquest wrote:
> > I'm seeking software that applies anomaly detection analysis on scanned
> > images, or stored digital images i.e., software that auotmatically
> > tries to discern defects (image noise like scratches, unwanted objects,
> > etc.)Well, to repeat myself, late versions of Photoshop try to do it. And
> there is Polaroid's effort here:
>
> http://www.polaroid.com/service/software/poladsr/poladsr.html
>
> > The software I'm seeking specializes in 'digital ICE' -- not that there
> > is anything wrong with the 'well known' digital image preograms.ICE can ONLY be used on scans with an InfraRed component, and it is
> therefore a program you use at the time of scanning, on an IR-capable
> scanner. Fullstop. You cannot use ICE on any 'normal' image, unless
> that image has been saved with an IR channel (ie - no 'normal' image).
> ICE detects the actual dust and scratch via that special IR channel -
> and it does not use any great measure of intelligence to determine if
> the defect actually 'looks like' a defect. It either is or isn't.
> That's why ICE generally works poorly (or not at all) on Kodachrome and
> (silver-based) b&w films, due to their very different IR
> characteristics. In those cases ICE can't tell that what it is a
> defect against what is image information, and it does interesting
> damage!
>
> In other words, what you seem to be seeking is not available, except
> for the techniques mentioned above, and you will always be
> disappointed, I suspect.

The only process that does what want is the Photoshop Healing Brush. It
only works on user defined areas and can be troublsome if that area
includes an edge or something necessary to the image. Then the clone
tool works better. There are techniques to cover an entire image with
itself, to cover very dusty images, you can find that in Photoshop
retouching books. If these images are slides, transparencies and to a
lesser degree prints. Rescanning with Digital Ice is the way to go.

Tom
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mark.thomas.7 RemoveThis @gmail.com wrote:
> socraticquest wrote:
> > I'm seeking software that applies anomaly detection analysis on scanned
> > images, or stored digital images i.e., software that auotmatically
> > tries to discern defects (image noise like scratches, unwanted objects,
> > etc.)
> Well, to repeat myself, late versions of Photoshop try to do it. And
> there is Polaroid's effort here:
>
> http://www.polaroid.com/service/software/poladsr/poladsr.html
>
> > The software I'm seeking specializes in 'digital ICE' -- not that there
> > is anything wrong with the 'well known' digital image preograms.
>
> ICE can ONLY be used on scans with an InfraRed component, and it is
> therefore a program you use at the time of scanning, on an IR-capable
> scanner. Fullstop. You cannot use ICE on any 'normal' image, unless
> that image has been saved with an IR channel (ie - no 'normal' image).
> ICE detects the actual dust and scratch via that special IR channel -
> and it does not use any great measure of intelligence to determine if
> the defect actually 'looks like' a defect. It either is or isn't.
> That's why ICE generally works poorly (or not at all) on Kodachrome and
> (silver-based) b&w films, due to their very different IR
> characteristics. In those cases ICE can't tell that what it is a
> defect against what is image information, and it does interesting
> damage!
>
> In other words, what you seem to be seeking is not available, except
> for the techniques mentioned above, and you will always be
> disappointed, I suspect.

I located the Polaroid software that T'm currently evaluating. The
image reconstruction software I'm seeking may apply artificial
intelligence (AI) e.g., neural networks, Bayesian nets are processes
that are often mentioned.

AI programs for pattern recognition, anomoly detection in images are
largley available for business/institutional uses; too expensive for
public availability. With technological capabilities increasing and
dropping in price, it may not be long before sopisticated image
reconstruction software is widely available.

Kodak researchers seem to be ahead of the curve in making sopisticated
image reconstruction software widely available. Any recommendations for
photo/image processing kiosks available at many large retail stores
that apply image reconstruction?

Thank-you
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socraticquest wrote:
> mark.thomas.7.RemoveThis@gmail.com wrote:
> > socraticquest wrote:
> > > I'm seeking software that applies anomaly detection analysis on scanned
> > > images, or stored digital images i.e., software that auotmatically
> > > tries to discern defects (image noise like scratches, unwanted objects,
> > > etc.)
> > Well, to repeat myself, late versions of Photoshop try to do it. And
> > there is Polaroid's effort here:
> >
> > http://www.polaroid.com/service/software/poladsr/poladsr.html
> >
> > > The software I'm seeking specializes in 'digital ICE' -- not that there
> > > is anything wrong with the 'well known' digital image preograms.
> >
> > ICE can ONLY be used on scans with an InfraRed component, and it is
> > therefore a program you use at the time of scanning, on an IR-capable
> > scanner. Fullstop. You cannot use ICE on any 'normal' image, unless
> > that image has been saved with an IR channel (ie - no 'normal' image).
> > ICE detects the actual dust and scratch via that special IR channel -
> > and it does not use any great measure of intelligence to determine if
> > the defect actually 'looks like' a defect. It either is or isn't.
> > That's why ICE generally works poorly (or not at all) on Kodachrome and
> > (silver-based) b&w films, due to their very different IR
> > characteristics. In those cases ICE can't tell that what it is a
> > defect against what is image information, and it does interesting
> > damage!
> >
> > In other words, what you seem to be seeking is not available, except
> > for the techniques mentioned above, and you will always be
> > disappointed, I suspect.
>
> I located the Polaroid software that T'm currently evaluating. The
> image reconstruction software I'm seeking may apply artificial
> intelligence (AI) e.g., neural networks, Bayesian nets are processes
> that are often mentioned.
>
> AI programs for pattern recognition, anomoly detection in images are
> largley available for business/institutional uses; too expensive for
> public availability. With technological capabilities increasing and
> dropping in price, it may not be long before sopisticated image
> reconstruction software is widely available.
>
> Kodak researchers seem to be ahead of the curve in making sopisticated
> image reconstruction software widely available. Any recommendations for
> photo/image processing kiosks available at many large retail stores
> that apply image reconstruction?
>
> Thank-you

The process of 'inpainting' also describes "image reconstruction." Any
recommendations for downloads applying 'inpainting?'
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Digital ICE is software and hardware. It is done and can only be done at the
time of scanning. It works with negatives, slides and more recently prints.
However, there is no software that can do what it does in software only. As
I said it is software and hardware.

ljc
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