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[–] [email protected] 58 points 2 years ago (3 children)

That about the best I could do

[–] Melatonin 20 points 2 years ago

I can't believe that! It looks great, thanks a lot!

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That's cool, what did you use?

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago

I use Fotor when im doing something like this. It’s a website and mobile app and really well made

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The eyes of the right person are changed. But yes, great!

[–] Melatonin 2 points 2 years ago

They look like a spy!

[–] [email protected] 25 points 2 years ago

Depending on how much the photo means to you,I would try to commission a restoration artist who specializes in touching up digitally.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Stable diffusion might be an option, I am using it to restore some old photos but there is quite the friggin learning curve

[–] Melatonin 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 25 points 2 years ago

"Vampirize by 15%"

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 years ago
[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If you have Photoshop, it has some AI powered filters that are pretty amazing. One is specifically made to do what you are asking about.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Photoshop would probably be easier if you have it (or are willing to pay for it), but I think it may also be possible to do with tools like Krita and some of the generative AI plugins people have made for it -- e.g. https://github.com/Acly/krita-ai-diffusion

I haven't messed with it personally, but it's on my list of fun looking AI things to try out eventually if/when I finally get a better GPU.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Ironic, given that Krita came out against AI.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

That's brilliant. And it only needs 6GB of video memory. I can actually run it with my low-mid end gaming build!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

Check out the Topaz line of products. You'll have to pay (I think there's a trial though), but it does pretty amazing work

[–] Even_Adder 5 points 2 years ago

This is a pretty good video about restoration options.

https://youtu.be/NiMC5VInbp8

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

I haven't tried it personally, but https://deoldify.ai/ might be an option. Though, it seems more geared towards colorizing than restoring.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

Photoshop neural filters might help out there. There are quite a few options in that set.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

Yes there is. You can find some mediocre free ones online

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I know it's not what you're looking for but there are professional restorers who can do this. I do understand wanting to be able to get it done yourself, though.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

This is honestly a pretty good use for AI that I didn't think about.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

It should be possible. Maybe you need to use a combination of some AI tools. First do a reconstruction , then do a recolor. And finally clean it up using photoshop or affinity.

[–] photonic_sorcerer 0 points 2 years ago

The kind people over at r/estoration would love to help you with this, if you can brave a trip to Reddit.