switching an ear

daleslad · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:07 am Post subject: switching an ear

Hi, I am trying to repair an old family photograph of the head of a boy that has one ear and part of the eye that is almost gone.
I copied the other ear and eye and extracted it, reversed it and using a layer tried to get a fit.
For some reason that I'm not understanding it doesn't fit but is a bit larger. If I line the eye up where it should be the ear is too far off and if I line up the ear where it should be the eye is much too close to the other eye.
I'd appreciate any suggestions.
I'm using a Mac and CS3

Ducky316 · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 5:07 am Post subject:

Do these ( the eye and the ear) on seperate layers so that you can move them independently.

daleslad · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:23 am Post subject:

Yes I've done that Melanie but I'm just curious as to why it isn't lining up right.

Ducky316 · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:06 pm Post subject:

Well, you got me then...Post the pic here and let me have a stab at it

daleslad · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:29 am Post subject:

I think I've figured it out, the face is just not quite full face. but slightly turned. Because of the damaged to the photo it was difficult to notice it.
So one side of the face from ear to eye would not quite be the same distance as the other side.
I think that is what is happening.
I can put it up and you can see what you come up with if you like.

Ducky316 · Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 5:00 am Post subject:

WOW I would not even atempt to correct a picture such as this. When doing photo repair it's almost impossible when major parts of the face have been destroyed....There is simply nothing you can do when the eyes, noses or mouths have been destroyed. It is impossible to make these people look as they should.

daleslad · Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:47 am Post subject:

I think you are right it is a lost cause but I had a go anyway, I will attach what I have done so far although it is still a work in progress.
I was able to get another pic of the boy and that helped a bit.
I am learning a lot during this process so it isn't a total loss from that aspect.

moondog · Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 8:09 pm Post subject:

I have to say, that anytime we learn ... whether the end product is done or not, it is still worth the experience.

I must say you've done a fantastic job with the repair. I am much like ducky, in that I wouldn't have tried it. There just seemed to be too much damage. I'm sure that having that other picture of the boy was a very big help.

Well Done!

dog

daleslad · Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:57 am Post subject:

Thanks moondog, I appreciate the compliment.

Matt · VIP

Just like to echo moondog's comments, what a fantastic job - make sure you give yourself a pat on the back for that one!

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