We took a selection of photos that needed adjustment to improve their looks. Each one suffered from a different condition. We tried fixing the images with each of the programs using the most appropriate tools provided. We assessed how successful each package was at sorting out the problem and how easy they were to use.
Below are the photographs we used and a description of the problems we tried to fix.
Lighting problems
This picture (left image) was taken in a mixture of fluorescent and tungsten lighting, adding a yellowy tint to everything. We tried to make the light look more natural (right image).
Unwanted guest
The balance of this photograph (left image) is upset slightly by the person behind. Plus, the toilet sign is an unwelcome addition. We tried to remove both of these using the tested programs (right image).
Brightening up
This photograph was taken in poor light (left image). We tried to adjust the levels of contrast and brightness to cheer it up as much as possible (right image).
Creased and scratched
This scanned black-and-white photo is badly creased and scratched (left image). We assessed how well the packages could repair the damage (right image).
Redeye
Red-eye is a familiar side-effect of flash photography. We tried to return this man's eyes (left image) to their normal colour (right image).
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