scanning negative film + extract a pic

[yonatan_ca]

hello
i am new here so please forgive my english
i scaned a camera film with my scanner and now i cant get the photo's out of it
how do i make the file positive instead of negativ???

please help me.

thanks Jonathan

[Medley]

Go to Image> Adjustments> Invert. You can also use the shotcuts: ctrl-I for PC, or cmd-I for Mac.

- Joe U.

[yonatan_ca]

did that and still can get a clear photo
http://download.yousendit.com/C3D291FC45B939DB
this is the link for the negativ scan
please tel me if you can get a photo out of it
when i did Invert it went green and blue ....
can it be that my scan is not good?
is there a way to scan negatives?
i scanned it like a picture but higher resolution...

thanks for your reply
Jonathan

[Medley]

The scan is fine. I didn't expect it to be in color, though that makes sense comming from the scanner.

Open the image, and go to Image> Rotate Canvas> 90 degrees CCW (assuming your image has the same orientation you sent me.)

Next, go to Image> Adjustments> Desaturate.

NOW use Image> Adjustments> Invert.

Now, you'll see a rather faded Black and white image.

Go to Image> Adjustments> Levels, and use the following settings:



Now the photo is at least recognizable. However, you still have a fair amount of work ahead of you. It may be worthwhile to look into a professional restoration service.

If you plan on doing this kind of work yourself, I recommend buying a book called Photoshop Restoration & Retouching, by Katrin Eismann. It's an invaluable learning aid from a woman who has gained recognition as one of the foremost experts in this field.

Feel free to ask if you have more questions. Good luck!

- Joe U.

[yonatan_ca]

thanks very very much
i am at my army base right now so i can't get
my hand on photoshop.
i'll be back home next sunday and will give it a shot!

thanks for the help

Jonathan

[thehen]

You can also buy negative scanners that specifically deal with this.