I'm not sure I'd denigrate software methods in this case until it's been
tried. Dust and scratch removal software is looking for high contrast
areas. If it's an old, B&W negative that has rather low contrast to
begin with the scanner just might make the scratches stand out enough to
be recognized. I wouldn't hold out lots of hope but it just might work
or work well enough if not aggressively applied.
It's also quite possible that the ICE may work well enough to make a
difference. Nothing to lose by trying.
Chuck Norcutt
Joel Wilcox wrote:
> Same methods that minimize scratches in a darkroom work with a
> scanner. Try nose goo or Edwal No Scratch. Obviously you have to be
> careful not to let the surface touch anything and cleaning of the neg
> before and after is a must (and a bit of a pain).
>
> However, make a trial scan before applying anything to a neg. The
> scan might not be a bad as you anticipate.
>
> Photoshop has a dust and scratches filter which is as good (or bad) as
> software dust and scratches removal alternatives. Sometimes you can
> select the area of the scratch and apply the filter just to that area.
> Works OK mainly if it is a less important or background area of the
> photo.
>
> Joel W.
>
> On 1/13/07, S Revlis <srevlis3@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> I've got a pile of never printed B&W negatives from my father's time with
>> the US Army in Europe in WWII.
>>
>> I'd like to scan the whole bunch. What can be done about the fact that many
>> of them are scratched?
>>
>> Is there a software alternative to DIGITAL ICE4 that will work on Black and
>> White film.
>>
>> Any other advice on scanning B&W would also be appreciated since this is my
>> first attempt.
>>
>> I have:
>>
>> Coolscan 5 ED
>>
>> Photoshop CS2
>>
>> Photoshop Elements 2
>>
>> Paintshop Pro X
>>
>> NikonScan 4
>>
>> Thanks
>
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