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**I believe you **... I use MS Power Point to combine photos into sets (like yours), and I also set up Side by side (obverse/ reverse) in power point and resave to a JEP file in a 4x6 mode /size so I can send off to CVS for glossy copy.
one example like yours
And then for a printed CVS copy I have
If one has Microsoft office a lot can be done with it.
OMG ... My Mother was Right about Everything!
I wake up with a Good Attitude Every Day. Then … Idiots Happen!
Paint.net
Free, open source software.
I have collected over 58,000 images of U.S. coins over the years and I use Paint.net to crop, join, and adjust images.
Paint.net is still my go to tool for cropping, rotating and size editing. It also can save images as .pdn's and .png's which can be easier to use in layering and combining images.
It's freeware that is still updated, and many of use who use it, have also donated to it's upkeep over the years.
I don't use it for color, exposure, WB or level corrections, but it does have those tools as well.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
I wouldn't get too aggressive with your new found skill.
I never create (adding shadows, or anything that would deem the photo , and coin, a fake)
I allow only the camera and the reflection (Lights) guide my study.
Filters will tell which way to a definite answer.
One other thing and very important. Try to prove yourself wrong any way you can.
If tested or contested ask what would you like to see and how would you like to see it.
Exact color is not a must until ready is how I roll.
@emeraldATV said:
I wouldn't get too aggressive with your new found skill.
I never create (adding shadows, or anything that would deem the photo , and coin, a fake)
I allow only the camera and the reflection (Lights) guide my study.
Filters will tell which way to a definite answer.
One other thing and very important. Try to prove yourself wrong any way you can.
If tested or contested ask what would you like to see and how would you like to see it.
Exact color is not a must until ready is how I roll.
I am only trying to crop photos more efficiently - I never edit them. I may slightly tilt toned coins to show the colors better, but again never edit the photos, and if I am selling a toned coin, I show a head-on shot along with the tilted one.
@Connecticoin,
Case in point without a rainbow pattern.
Remember, try to prove this is fake to yourself if you can.
Researching with other Lincoln Cents I've found this pattern in the developing stages of over 10. Shapes are showing as a blemish. So far I can not.
This is where the filters come in handy. I'm looking for brush marks and you can help.
This also was so cool, the colors of the coin only needed to be crisp and clear without special lighting.
PS stay on topic.
@JBK
The Gray Scale ?
Back in the day or even currently, When taking a photo and creating the negative for print, a gray SCALE is sometimes placed next to the art work being photographed. It's an actual chewing gum size rectangle card of the steps in the grayness patterns which helps the darkroom develop without over or under development of the negative.
So, Black and white to me is a gray scale.
@emeraldATV said: @JBK
The Gray Scale ?
Back in the day or even currently, When taking a photo and creating the negative for print, a gray SCALE is sometimes placed next to the art work being photographed.
Thx for the explanation. Interesting. Learned something new.
It's an actual chewing gum size rectangle card...
What flavor is it? I hope it's not licorice flavored, but due to the color it probably is.
Sorry so late.
The timing isn't an issue, but my original question was in a different thread.
Once my membership is fully approved I'll most likely look into this since I can't post photos yet. Would like to be able to show quality photos. Actually, I really want to learn to make a video like those I see on You Tube. It wouldn't be a new submission unboxing reveal but just going thru one box of my graded coins.
@Connecticoin said:
I am only trying to crop photos more efficiently - I never edit them. I may slightly tilt toned coins to show the colors better, but again never edit the photos, and if I am selling a toned coin, I show a head-on shot along with the tilted one.
one of the most effective methods has nothing to do with the software but having either windows side-by-side on one monitor or better yet, 2 monitors. the copy/past features is magnified manifold when one doesn't have to keep switching between windows, even with shortcuts. if you are doing qty, it saves immense amounts of time.
NOW comes the ultimate secret, so brace yourself. ok?
you ready?
shoot 1:1 so there is NO edge to crop.
round cropping (to eliminate background) is uber fast when images are pre-sized from 1:1 ratio. it is VERY doable with an actual camera, not so much with camera phones.
btw, there is nothing wrong with post-processing/tweaking images. doing it for the sake of deceit is the problem.
Adding to this useful thread, this site is very easy to use from a desktop PC for circle cropping - https://crop-circle.imageonline.co/ Just upload your image, crop it to what is good then download the processed image (will be in PNG format). Here's an example before and after, only took seconds. And yes, a 1x1 photo or previous crop does speed things up!
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**I believe you **... I use MS Power Point to combine photos into sets (like yours), and I also set up Side by side (obverse/ reverse) in power point and resave to a JEP file in a 4x6 mode /size so I can send off to CVS for glossy copy.
one example like yours
And then for a printed CVS copy I have
If one has Microsoft office a lot can be done with it.
OMG ... My Mother was Right about Everything!
I wake up with a Good Attitude Every Day. Then … Idiots Happen!
I use Powerpoint.
Paint.net
Free, open source software.
I have collected over 58,000 images of U.S. coins over the years and I use Paint.net to crop, join, and adjust images.
Ron Guth, Chief Investigator
The Numismatic Detective Agency
I think your work is better than mine @retirednow
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Paint.net is still my go to tool for cropping, rotating and size editing. It also can save images as .pdn's and .png's which can be easier to use in layering and combining images.
It's freeware that is still updated, and many of use who use it, have also donated to it's upkeep over the years.
I don't use it for color, exposure, WB or level corrections, but it does have those tools as well.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
I wouldn't get too aggressive with your new found skill.
I never create (adding shadows, or anything that would deem the photo , and coin, a fake)
I allow only the camera and the reflection (Lights) guide my study.
Filters will tell which way to a definite answer.
One other thing and very important. Try to prove yourself wrong any way you can.
If tested or contested ask what would you like to see and how would you like to see it.
Exact color is not a must until ready is how I roll.
@1630Boston and @retirednow those are great displays! I may look into something like that once is get my sets imaged and cropped!
I am only trying to crop photos more efficiently - I never edit them. I may slightly tilt toned coins to show the colors better, but again never edit the photos, and if I am selling a toned coin, I show a head-on shot along with the tilted one.
@Connecticoin,
Case in point without a rainbow pattern.
Remember, try to prove this is fake to yourself if you can.
Researching with other Lincoln Cents I've found this pattern in the developing stages of over 10. Shapes are showing as a blemish. So far I can not.
This is where the filters come in handy. I'm looking for brush marks and you can help.
This also was so cool, the colors of the coin only needed to be crisp and clear without special lighting.
PS stay on topic.
I forgot to mention this camera's app will work with any photo from any source. Not just my photo's.
FAST.
@JBK
The Gray Scale ?
Back in the day or even currently, When taking a photo and creating the negative for print, a gray SCALE is sometimes placed next to the art work being photographed. It's an actual chewing gum size rectangle card of the steps in the grayness patterns which helps the darkroom develop without over or under development of the negative.
So, Black and white to me is a gray scale.
Sorry so late.
Thx for the explanation. Interesting. Learned something new.
What flavor is it? I hope it's not licorice flavored, but due to the color it probably is.
The timing isn't an issue, but my original question was in a different thread.
Once my membership is fully approved I'll most likely look into this since I can't post photos yet. Would like to be able to show quality photos. Actually, I really want to learn to make a video like those I see on You Tube. It wouldn't be a new submission unboxing reveal but just going thru one box of my graded coins.
Pocket Change Inspector
one of the most effective methods has nothing to do with the software but having either windows side-by-side on one monitor or better yet, 2 monitors. the copy/past features is magnified manifold when one doesn't have to keep switching between windows, even with shortcuts. if you are doing qty, it saves immense amounts of time.
NOW comes the ultimate secret, so brace yourself. ok?
you ready?
shoot 1:1 so there is NO edge to crop.
round cropping (to eliminate background) is uber fast when images are pre-sized from 1:1 ratio. it is VERY doable with an actual camera, not so much with camera phones.
btw, there is nothing wrong with post-processing/tweaking images. doing it for the sake of deceit is the problem.
Adding to this useful thread, this site is very easy to use from a desktop PC for circle cropping - https://crop-circle.imageonline.co/ Just upload your image, crop it to what is good then download the processed image (will be in PNG format). Here's an example before and after, only took seconds. And yes, a 1x1 photo or previous crop does speed things up!
Before:
After:
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