testing/magician_test/branch_comparison.txt

Comparison of ocr_utils.py between main and reconcile-improvements branches
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Key improvements in reconcile-improvements branch:

1. Enhanced illustration/etching detection:
   - Added detection based on filename keywords (e.g., 'magician', 'illustration')
   - Implemented image-based detection using edge density analysis

2. Specialized processing for illustrations:
   - Gentler scaling to preserve fine details
   - Mild contrast enhancement (1.3 vs. higher values for other documents)
   - Specialized sharpening for fine lines in etchings
   - Higher quality settings (95 vs. 85) to prevent detail loss

3. Performance optimizations:
   - More efficient processing paths for different image types
   - Better memory management for large images

Test results for magician-or-bottle-cungerer.jpg demonstrate these improvements.