Despite the "-PATCHED" label, users report persistent bugs:
The inclusion of "PATCHED" in your text suggests that the software has been modified to bypass standard licensing or copy protection.
Tips and Tricks
Troubleshooting
Conclusion
If you are using the software, use these parameters to avoid the "plastic look":
Using this plug-in is not like modern sliders. You need a strategy. Grain Surgery 2 Adobe Photoshop 7.0 Plug-in -PATCHED
The Golden Rule: Work in 16-bit mode. Grain Surgery destroys 8-bit images due to banding.
Step-by-step to achieve "2004 Cinematic Scans": Despite the "-PATCHED" label, users report persistent bugs:
Disclaimer: This is for archival/restoration research on legacy hardware only.