Message-Id: <199804152032.NAA41994@dns.ccit.arizona.edu> Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 15:21:59 -0500 From: "David M. Jellema" <mailto:djellema@FRANK.MTSU.EDU> To: mailto:IMAGELIB@LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU
I just came accross some proof sheets from about 1925 or 1926 of the Paul Whiteman Orchestra. Many of these have not been published ever, but are in pathetic condition. In some cases the images are not even discernable, but for those that are, a heavy brown-red cast has discolored them and obscured contrasts. Some are worth keeping, maybe even publishing in the right arenas.We have questions as to the best way to transfer these to a decent medium.
Photographing them might be the cheapest, but might we need a filter to reduce the odd tint?
We also thought of scanning and digitally enhancing, but we're not too savvy on best ways to clarify and brighten it up.
Any suggestions, comments, or resources welcome.
Thank you very much.
David Jellema Center for Popular Music Box 41 Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN 37132 (615) 898-2449 mailto:djellema@frank.mtsu.edu http://www.mtsu.edu/~ctrpopmu/