Makeover workflow process in a digital photofinishing system

摘要

The present invention relates to a makeover workflow method or system that can be associated with a digital photofinishing arrangement and allows selected images or products to be made again to replace a product which has been damaged, incorrectly produced, or which may need correction to the image content for appearance defect removal. The makeover workflow system or method of the present invention utilizes processing data or metadata used to process the original image to remanufacture the same or improved product or image. With the processing data or metadata from the original processing of the image, changes can be made by adjustment to the first time corrections which are added to or subtracted from the original metadata or processing data. The makeover process of the present invention permits a reproduction of a defective image from the acquired image without having to go back to the original film or input media.