Digital photography & design software: Editing Photos
Editing Photos
by lorie38 - 3/19/09 6:24 PMI just downloaded some photos and some of them are quite blurring. Is there a way to get rid of the blurriness so I have a clean image?
Stop blurring
by lyntone - 3/20/09 6:55 PM In reply to: Editing Photos by lorie38Blurring indicates movement,(fuzzyness indicates bad focus).
To avoid blurring choose a faster shutterspeed or a higher ISO or both!
Out of focus
by richteral - 3/21/09 1:07 PM In reply to: Stop blurring by lyntoneThat's roughly it. I should add that holding the camera steady helps no end, just as knowing exactly how its focusing system works & using it appropriately. Once the image is blurry there is not much one can do - there are no magic fixes, really, unlike with exposure (too dark, too light) where all sorts of software may be applied quite well. Sharpening processes have serious limitations & very often result in something not pleasing the eye. One can start with a picture bad in a number of ways & still make it right. But if it is out of focus, just retake it if at all possible. If not, discard & forget it.
you may be able to apply image sharpening filters.
by medialover - 3/20/09 7:41 PM In reply to: Editing Photos by lorie38if you have image editing software (or access to it on someone else's computer), then you should be able to sharpen the image using a variety of algorithms. obviously, this depends how blurry it is, as some photos cannot be sharpened by even the best smart sharpen or unsharp mask.
blurry pics
by chadman007 - 3/20/09 10:38 PM In reply to: Editing Photos by lorie38Not alot you can do but in the future ( I hope you don't digitally zoom your pics) as this really expands the pixcels and distorts pictures,same as cropping to much.Never use digital zooming.Sometimes adjusting color and contrast can help make things look better.
May be you can get a double-vision...that should help :D
by dexter_birdbrain - 3/21/09 1:09 AM In reply to: Editing Photos by lorie38Lorie,
It all depends on the extent of blurring. To make things pretty simple, download Google Picasa3 and install it. Try to sharpen one image in Picasa3 and see if it satisfies you. It should take care of minor blurs.
But if the blurring is so severe that you can see multiple images in the photos, then there is not much that can be done. May be you can have a drink or two and see if your double-vision compensates for the blurriness in the photos... 
Thanks,
Abhishek!
Sharpening
by grapol - 3/21/09 2:07 AM In reply to: Editing Photos by lorie38Hi Lorie,
Try downloading Photofiltre, the free version is pretty adequate editing software. The sharpening tools seem to have a greater range than most other similar software.
Good Luck!
Gray
Help To Stop Blurring Pictures
by the_crew - 3/21/09 3:38 AM In reply to: Editing Photos by lorie38Like the first person said, shutter speed and higher ISO. Also a tri-pod will help stabilize and see if your camera has a "hand stabilize" function and make sure that is on also.
One thing I learn when shoot is how to breathe. Ture this, breath in and then exhale and as you exhale press the shutter release button. Your body should be relaxed from the exhale and also help in not shaking the camera.
Also..
by mwooge - 3/27/09 6:55 AM In reply to: Help To Stop Blurring Pictures by the_crewIf your camera has an image stabilizer, make sure it's turned on.
You don't actually need a tripod, yo ucan instead press the camera against something stable (a wall works great). Or you can lean against something, which will at least steady yourself and thus the camera.
Minimizing the blur in the images that you have...
by Resusit8u - 3/21/09 5:59 AM In reply to: Editing Photos by lorie38To minimize the blur in the images that you have already taken download the free trial of Focus Magic. http://www.focusmagic.com/
The trial version of this program allows you to reduce blur and correct other focus related problems in 10 of your images for free.
I recommend it as a last ditch effort to save those images that can not be retaken.
Hope this helps...
Buy a tripod
by Dango517 - 3/21/09 7:56 AM In reply to: Editing Photos by lorie38Examples:
http://shopping.yahoo.com/s:Tripods:3244-Supported%20Devices=Camera
Blurry Pictures
by JCipo - 3/21/09 6:16 PM In reply to: Editing Photos by lorie38I am a photographer and want to share something with you. What is the difference between a pro and an amateur photographer? The amateur takes one or two pics of a subject and may be disppointed with the results. A pro takes at least 10 shots of the subject and throws 9 of them away. Everyone makes bad pictures but to cut the problem down:
Use a high ISO and a fast shutter speed. Edit it with a software like Photoshop and you can sharpen your photos. A camera with an anti-shake mechanism can help or even a tripod (or monopod) can improve your chances.
Blurry pics may not be a total loss...
by jpedicord - 3/24/09 9:58 AM In reply to: Editing Photos by lorie38While the various responses you've gotten pretty well cover it, one additional Photoshop trick I have used to make something out of a blurry photo is to use the "brush" or other special effects. With a little fiddling you can make a very nice "painting" out of something that otherwise would be worthless. Other photo editing software probably can do the same thing. You can tell people "I meant to do that" or tell them you did it with a paintbrush....
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by duhboogieman - 3/28/09 12:10 PM In reply to: Editing Photos by lorie38I have used CNET for quite awhile. However, I have misplaced my User Name and Password. You folks helped me with the password, but I don't have a clue what "User Name" I used on CNET. I try and record all new entries, but only my Wife is perfect.
Can someone help me out.
Best regards,
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