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Post by Admin on Jan 5, 2021 12:49:38 GMT
[ADMIN NOTE: This thread was created by moving posts from the Penny Red thread.]Stanley's suggestion is a good one -- it allows more detail of the stamp to be displayed. You can use a free program such as Irfanview to easily manipulate the image. 
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Post by WERT on Jan 5, 2021 15:15:17 GMT
And use a program i use that can make the stamp have more detail...I just did this quickly to show you what can be done...I use many, many programs to enhance the stamp collecting experience. The second pic. shows a different way of looking at stamps to show minute details..Just saying. Also the 3rd pic shows how i find out whether the cancel or the air mail has been printed and in which order..Notice the "AIR"was printed over top of the "CANCEL".
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Post by floradd on Jan 5, 2021 17:34:52 GMT
Will definitely crop more, Stanley. And Steve, I'll look into Irfanview.
Robert, what is the program you use to enhance the image details?
Thanks, all.
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Post by WERT on Jan 5, 2021 18:09:01 GMT
I used PINTA to sharpen the stamp. I do not use MAC or WINDOWS, but here is one link for you who do.
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Post by floradd on Jan 5, 2021 20:51:28 GMT
Just took a quick look at pinta, but a good result will be in knowing which of the features to use. Do you use only the sharpen feature? What about re-sizing? Any other features I should look at?
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Post by WERT on Jan 5, 2021 23:27:02 GMT
floradd..Here are the clicks to get you there... 1 - Click EFFECTS 2 - Click PHOTO 3 - Click SHARPEN
Now just use the bar to get you between 10 and 12 for best results. Here are a few below i did really quickly.
Now another program of many i use is called GIMP..It is a replacement to PHOTOSHOP. 1 - BTW..Price for Photoshop..hundreds of dollars 2 - Price for GIMP.....FREE Is does as much as Photoshop and more.
Using GIMP to sharpen a stamp picture use... 1 - Click FILTERS 2 - Click ENHANCE 3 - Click SHARPEN
For those who still use Windows and Mac...Link below..
There are MORE software programs i use to enhance the stamp collecting experience.
Robert There are MORE software programs i use to enhance the stamp collecting experience.
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Post by WERT on Jan 5, 2021 23:55:08 GMT
Also there is another software i use that can be helpful to stamp collectors.. REMEMBER..All these programs are FREE to download.
So come on Windows and Mac users...Enjoy. Program - SHOTWELL VIEWER
1 - You can CROP a picture. 2 - You can STRAIGHTEN a picture. 3 - You can ENHANCE a picture. 4 - You can ADJUST a picture, Examples what can be down shown below..
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Post by WERT on Jan 6, 2021 0:14:10 GMT
Here is one last software i am posting..Seems not a lot of people like software to enhance stamp collecting...So my last post.
This program is called SHUTTER.....Price FREE
This software will allow you to place words/arrows/squares/circles/ETC on you picture to post. Link for SHUTTER..
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Post by vikingeck on Jan 6, 2021 10:30:19 GMT
These software aids are fascinating and thanks for revealing them to a wider audience WERT Ps we have wandered inadvertently a long way from Penny Red , the topic of the thread . Admin can some of these be moved into a new thread like “Software enhancement tools “ so we can find this useful information again more easily? [ADMIN NOTE: Done.] |
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Post by WERT on Jan 6, 2021 14:47:35 GMT
Well..It does have it's ow place now.. ""Image Enhancement""...Not sure that covers what software does..
1 - Yes image enhancement 2 - Colour identification 3 - Word on stamp placement 4 - Tools to identify possible varieties/oddities/errors/etc./etc. 5 - and many more stamp collecting additives for stamp collecting.
Maybe a better title would be...""Stamp Software""...Just saying.
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Post by jpotx113 on Jan 6, 2021 15:21:57 GMT
Thanks for those links to the programs. That gives me another reason to hook my Epson scanner up to my computer.
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Post by WERT on Jan 6, 2021 15:32:05 GMT
jpotx113...I have more software for collectors and yes hook up your scanner and enjoy.
I was starting to create PDF's for easy use of using new software programs.
If i create some, i will send them to who wants them.
Things like Photoshop equivalent such as GIMP...FREE
Things like straightening out scanned pictures that are crooked.
etc.etc. and etc.
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Post by renden on Jan 6, 2021 16:53:31 GMT
jpotx113...I have more software for collectors and yes hook up your scanner and enjoy. I was starting to create PDF's for easy use of using new software programs. If i create some, i will send them to who wants them. Robert Sure would appreciate receiving your list of favourites (free), Robert - by e-mail if possible but if list is for membership, I will not mind getting it here Thanks !! René |
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Post by WERT on Jan 6, 2021 18:11:33 GMT
Hi Rene Here are a few of the software programs i use with respect to stamp collecting. There are many more, but not for window users.
Robert
Shotwell viewer
shutter
gimp
pinta
gwyddion 3/4 way down
For those who are thinking of downloading Windows office..Expensive Here is LibreOffice..Does everything office does...and FREE
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Post by dgdecker on Jan 6, 2021 19:50:08 GMT
Thank you for moving this topic to a new thread.
I would have not been made aware of all these wonderful options for Abig shout out to those who contributed. All seem to be uncomplicated a a few clicks.
This helps a great deal as I am not a person to go and try to figure this out on my.
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Post by angore on Jan 6, 2021 22:33:29 GMT
For simple tasks, Microsoft Photos will crop, sharpen, etc or even Paint for converting screen shots to images. For other tasks I use Adobe Lightroom. LR does not do layers and other graphic tasks and solely focused image enhancers,
I have Paint Shop Pro but have bot used it much to fully understand it.,
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Post by WERT on Jan 6, 2021 22:59:18 GMT
Just looked in a folder and there it was..PDF's i created for..
GIMP GWYDDION SHOTWELL and
SHUTTER
Forgot i had them..Like i said if anyone wants a small write up, email me and i will gladly send it to you. Cause i can't post PDF's
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Post by brightonpete on Jan 7, 2021 0:56:03 GMT
On my iMac, I like Acorn from Flying Meat software. It's an excellent graphics program. I also have a couple photo editors, but rarely use them. |
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Post by WERT on Jan 7, 2021 3:33:43 GMT
dgdecker
PDF's sent to your email.
Any questions, please email me again.
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Post by iswscwebmaster on Jan 7, 2021 13:36:18 GMT
WERT I would be interested in the PDFs particularly GIMP, gwyddion and Shotwell. Many thanks and all the best, Alyn
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Post by renden on Jan 7, 2021 13:53:57 GMT
WERT - Robert, Would appreciate the PDFs you have, sent to me by e-mail - Thanks René
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Post by WERT on Jan 7, 2021 15:02:12 GMT
Hi guys Those that are asking that i send them the PDF's. I will, but can't figure out how to do it on this forum. Please can you contact my friend RENDEN He has my email address and i give him permission to forward it to you.
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Post by floradd on Jan 7, 2021 19:11:16 GMT
Thanks to everyone who has provided info on useful photo software. This is a very useful thread.
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Post by WERT on Jan 7, 2021 20:21:20 GMT
Alynlunt...Sent PDF's..Enjoy. Robert
Heck..Below is my email address...Just respect it. Those who want the PDF's for free software programs to download...Contact me.
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Post by ameis33 on Jan 7, 2021 21:24:48 GMT
Nice, nice... me too, me too...
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Post by WERT on Jan 7, 2021 21:27:37 GMT
ameis33...Email me and i will send you the PDF's
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Post by ameis33 on Jan 7, 2021 21:30:19 GMT
email sent... BTW! The 3 in you avatar, where does it come from?
Thank's Robert... email received...
BTW 2! The original picture must come from a scanner or a photo made with a phone could be good too?
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Post by WERT on Jan 7, 2021 21:45:40 GMT
BTW! The 3 in you avatar, where does it come from?
Comes from one of my Canadian stampless covers.
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Post by clivel on Jan 7, 2021 23:21:05 GMT
Hi Wert, I would appreciate getting the PDFs as well thanks, I will send you an email.
However, I don't think that it is a good idea to post your email address on a public forum, that is a sure way of having your email address swamped by spam. Rather have people contact you via A forum message. If it is too late to edit your post and remove your email address, please ask a moderator to do so. The Gimp is one of my all-time favourite software applications, so I look forward to the PDF's
Thanks,
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Post by WERT on Jan 7, 2021 23:36:59 GMT
Sent Clive..Ya taking off my email..
SENT
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