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I have a small black-and-white scan of an 1830s oil-painting portrait that needs careful digital restoration. The image is noticeably grainy, so smoothing the noise without losing authentic brush-stroke detail is the top priority. Once the grain is under control, I’d like the background converted to a soft light-grey so the sitter’s head no longer melts into the surroundings. Please keep the tonal feel consistent with a period photograph—no stark cut-outs or modern gradients. Facial clarity is important, especially around the beard, moustache and hairline. I’m not asking for new features; simply reveal what is already there so the facial hair and hairline read cleanly against the new background. Deliverables • A high-resolution, print-ready TIFF or PNG of the restored image • A smaller web-optimized JPEG I’ll supply the source scan as soon as we start and can give quick feedback on test passes so we dial in the right balance between authenticity and clarity.
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With my extensive background in Graphic Design, Illustration, and Photo Editing and my mastery of Photoshop, I am more than ready to perform your project with the highest level of professionalism. I have executed a remarkable number of successful projects—over 3600 and counting!—and these clients can all attest to my skill and dedication. My perfect completion rate on all my endeavors is a testament to the fact that quality work is not only a goal for me but also an accomplishment. I understand that this project demands careful restoration; not just any smoothing will do. It needs to preserve authentic brush-stroke detail while reducing the grain. This requires a strong balance between clarity and realism, which I am confident I can handle. Furthermore, I'm skilled in transforming the tonal feel of images while keeping them period-specific—which precisely aligns with your requirement for a soft, light-grey background. Moreover, my proficiency in managing bulk images without compromising quality comes in handy when dealing with high-resolution and web-optimized deliveries as you have mentioned. Committed to satisfying clients beyond expectation, I offer unlimited revisions until you're 100% satisfied. Choose me today for an excellent work ethic combined with unmatched talent!
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Greetings, I’ve gone through your project description "I have a small black-and-white scan of an 1830s oil-painting portrait that needs careful digital res......" and understand your expectations. I’m a professional artist/designer with 10+ years of experience in Visual Arts, Photo Editing, Photoshop, Illustration, Graphic Design, Print Design, Adobe Photoshop and Image Processing. Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/ArtisticQueens
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I noticed you emphasized the importance of smoothing the noise without losing authentic brush-stroke detail, particularly in the facial hair and hairline areas, which will require a delicate balance of noise reduction and texture preservation. This will involve a nuanced application of frequency separation to isolate and refine the portrait's intricate details. A high-pass filter may also be utilized to accentuate the subject's facial features. With 12 years of experience in graphic design and photo editing, I've developed a keen eye for detail and a proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, which will enable me to carefully restore the 1830s portrait while maintaining its period authenticity. My expertise in layer blending modes and masking techniques will also be essential in achieving a seamless background conversion to a soft light-grey. Will the source scan be provided in its original resolution, or has it been resized or compressed, which may impact the restoration process. Let's discuss the project further and explore how I can bring this historic portrait back to life.
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