Noise Noise and more Noise: I was asked to clean up this photo. I'm almost ashamed to show it here, but I can't seem to get rid of the noise..I am using Elements 9 and I have Photoshop...

Snap

I was asked to clean up this photo. I'm almost ashamed to show it here, but I can't seem to get rid of the noise..I am using Elements 9 and I have Photoshop CS4..The filters did remove some ( it was much worse than you see here) and the magic brush tools were not much help. What else can I do to clean it up. I hate to tell them this is the best I can do. I do have a good rep......Thx much..

caroleann1947

The photo is soft so there won't be any definite detail but here are my results.
I used AKVIS Noise buster on your photo
Here is how it came out
It helped some any more and it will be too smooth

arphot Loc: Massachusetts

Snap wrote:

I was asked to clean up this photo. I'm almost ashamed to show it here, but I can't seem to get rid of the noise..I am using Elements 9 and I have Photoshop CS4..The filters did remove some ( it was much worse than you see here) and the magic brush tools were not much help. What else can I do to clean it up. I hate to tell them this is the best I can do. I do have a good rep......Thx much..

I can see why you're troubled. This image is quite beyond repair in my estimation. If you get rid of the noise (most anyway) you'll sacrifice detail. I used Topaz DeNoise. There are other programs out there but again, detail gets compromised.

notnoBuddha

I too question if there is anything to be done - not every picture nor every problem can be solved.

arphot Loc: Massachusetts

I actually just downloaded and installed noise ninja & Dfine and I tried Noiseware Pro. Nothing was as good as Topaz. Regardless, the detail is suffering.

Snap

Thanks all ! Great place to come for advice...no place like home....and thanks for the plugin program names. Never heard of them till now.....Snap

caroleann1947

I also have Topaz De Noise and Neat image
If one fails then I use one of the others also as a last resort I use define on my Niksoftware. If all fails then I trash the photo :cry:
I will be posting photo's on here and I welcome any and all types of criticism. How else will I llearn :lol:

But I do think it is a very interesting with the topaz de noise
I kind of like the blurred effect :P

arphot Loc: Massachusetts

Snap wrote:

I hate to tell them this is the best I can do. I do have a good rep......Thx much..

Don't fret about your reputation. When things are beyond your control your confidence in explaining to the client is key. Humility and professionalism are key ;)

PitchurMan Loc: Michigan

Snap wrote:

I was asked to clean up this photo. I'm almost ashamed to show it here, but I can't seem to get rid of the noise..I am using Elements 9 and I have Photoshop CS4..The filters did remove some ( it was much worse than you see here) and the magic brush tools were not much help. What else can I do to clean it up. I hate to tell them this is the best I can do. I do have a good rep......Thx much..

I use PS CS5. Open the photo in Adobe Camera Raw. Go to the "detail" tab, (3rd from the left). Under the "Noise Reduction" section, set both color and luminance to 50. Be aware that the luminance slider nicely reduces noise, it also drastically softens the entire photo.

If you have a higher res photo this process will work much better.

arphot Loc: Massachusetts

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I use PS CS5. Open the photo in Adobe Camera Raw. Go to the "detail" tab, (3rd from the left). Under the "Noise Reduction" section, set both color and luminance to 50. Be aware that the luminance slider nicely reduces noise, it also drastically softens the entire photo.

If you have a higher res photo this process will work much better.

That cleaned up fairly nicely. Oh yes . . . a higher res phtoo would be so much better to work with ;)

nicelights Loc: 30 miles east of LA

In the words of Clive Barnes, Theater Critic for the New York Times, "You can take a poor play and make it better but you still may not have a good play". What isn't in the original photo can't be made to magically appear. Don't beat yourself up over this one. Explain to your client/friend what the problem is and suggest ways to make a better photo next time. The only caveat here is make sure the dog is still alive.

Snap

Thanks all! Your suggestions worked just fine. I've corrected the photo per the suggestions mentioned here, printed it out and showed the submitter. They couldnt believe it came out so good...Thanks to all of you....
I actually feel like I was being catered to here. Feels good to know that I can come here with issues/ideas/thoughts.. Have a wonderful day....