While in general the automated Dust & Scratch removal tool in v1.0.1 is good, it has no fine control. An old picture I am working on was scanned in RGB, but clearly has no discernable color. After applying Dust & Scratch removal the picture has a slight pink tint. A lot of dust spots were removed while others were enhanced. With SilverFast you have a dark/bright effects checkbox, detection and tile level, and a preview step to see what will be affected. This would be welcome in an update as I can’t see using this tool in its current form.
I find the performance of Dust and Scratch still quite unsatisfying. Having read similiar complaints in other threads (Photo AI) there does not seem to be much progress. Pity, as this was one of the main features I was needing in my workflow (Capture One/Topaz) for rejuvenating my library of scans.
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after Dust and Scratch
white spots in dark areas seem to work much better, but the lack of performance in light areas is frustrating.
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typical emuslion degradation patterns on slide film
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Any new models on the horizon? Adjustment parameters?
@axel.keiffenheim - moved the post here for others to be able to vote and the development team will look at these too. Does using the new Healing brush help in any of your remaining dust spots?
Sure, thanks.
I am attaching the source file so you can see what I am talking about first hand. Using only the AI Dust & Scratch removal tool I see a couple of issues:
1 - Notice the faint pink in the background that has been added.
2 - Look at the girl’s cheek on the right-hand side. Some dark spots appear to be added.
For another color photo I have it did a pretty decent job, with only a little blurring noticeable when zoomed. I am sure other filters can help out; e.g. healing.
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