#title Sepia Photos It is possible to make modern digital photos look old-fashioned by applying a ''sepia'' effect. ''See [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepia_tone|Wikipedia]] for more information on sepia photos.'' == Using the GIMP Image Editor == ||{{attachment:gimp-sepia.png}}|| The GIMP provides a filter especially for making images look old. Alternatively, you can add a sepia effect manually. === Use the Old Photo filter === 1. Open a photo in the ''GIMP Image Editor'' 1. Press '''Script-Fu''' -> '''Decor''' -> '''Old Photo...''' 1. Ensure that ''Sepia'' is ticked and press '''OK''' to apply the effect (see screenshot) 1. If the resulting image appears too light, increase the contrast: 1. Press '''Tools''' -> '''Color Tools''' -> '''Brightness-Contrast...''' 1. Ensure that ''Preview'' is ticked 1. Move the ''Contrast'' slider to the right to increase the contrast 1. Press '''OK''' when you are happy with your changes === Manually add a sepia colour effect === 1. Open a photo in the ''GIMP Image Editor'' 1. Press '''Tools''' -> '''Color Tools''' -> '''Hue-Saturation...''' 1. Under ''Select Primary Color to Modify'', ensure that '''Master''' is selected 1. Move the ''Saturation'' slider as far to the left as possible and press '''OK'''. This will make the photo black and white 1. Press '''Tools''' -> '''Color Tools''' -> '''Color Balance...''' 1. Under ''Modify Selected Range's Color Levels'': * Move the ''first'' slider towards ''Red'' (about 45) * Move the ''third'' slider towards ''Yellow'' (about -45) 1. Once you are happy with the way the photo looks, press '''OK''' == Using F-Spot Photo Manager == ''F-Spot'' is able to convert photos to sepia, although you will probably get better results if you use the ''GIMP Image Editor''. 1. Open ''F-Spot Photo Manager'' and find a photo 1. Double-click the photo 1. Press '''Convert the photo to sepia tones''' (see below) {{attachment:fspot-sepia.png}}