Book description
In Photo Restoration: From Snapshots to Great Shots, author Robert Correll carefully guides you through the process of restoring your photos, teaching you the most effective techniques to preserve and repair your damaged or aging images. Organized based on a helpful photo restoration workflow, the book will feature Adobe Photoshop as the primary software solution of choice, with coverage of Photoshop Elements and Lightroom as well. Read the book from start to finish or quickly access the information you need for the specific photo problems at hand.
The book will start by covering the basics, such as how to evaluate how a photo is damaged and then move to the appropriate solution; how to properly handle and scan/import your photos; and how to use Photoshop as a photo retouching tool, with information on how Photoshop Elements and Lightroom can also play a role in restoring your images.
The book then dives into specific issues that arise with old or damaged photos, such as removal of dust, scuff marks, and stains; repairing actual damage such as creases or missing corners; correcting color-related problems like blue or yellow-tinted images and oversaturation; and improving the contrast and brightness of both color and black-and-white images. Finally, the book finishes up by showing you how to add a special touch of greatness and creativity to your photos, in addition to printing and archiving.
Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1. The Art and Science of Photo Restoration
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2. Preparing and Scanning Photos
- Things You Need to Know
- Poring Over the Picture
- Poring Over the Picture
- Removing Photos from Albums and Frames
- Handling Photos and Film
- Shopping for a Scanner
- About Scanner Software
- Choosing Scanner Settings
- Scanning Loose Photos
- Scanning Photos in Albums
- Scanning Film and Slides
- Chapter 2 Assignments
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3. Working with Photoshop
- Focusing on Restoration
- Poring Over the Picture
- Poring Over the Picture
- Choose Your Own Adventure
- Key Restoration Concepts
- Photoshop Versions
- Setting Up (Photo)Shop
- Top Restoration Tools
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Photoshop Tips and Techniques
- Naming Your Layers
- Disabling the Pixel Grid
- Dragging Layers Between Files
- Dragging Masks Between Layers
- Documenting Your Work
- Creating Tool Presets
- Creating Actions for Repetitive Processes
- Using Adjustment Layers
- Using Smart Objects
- Organizing Layers with Layer Groups
- Colorizing Layers
- Managing History
- Saving Selections
- Saving Large Files
- Restoring Photos in Photoshop
- Using Photoshop Elements
- Setting Up a Working File
- Chapter 3 Assignments
- 4. Cleaning the Surface
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5. Repairing Physical Damage
- Building on Success
- Poring Over the Picture
- Poring Over the Picture
- Primary Repair Techniques
- Handy Repair Tools
- Repairing Damaged Corners and Borders
- Covering Creases, Cracks, and Scratches
- Filling Holes and Other Surface Damage
- Reconstructing Torn or Cut Photos
- Using Photoshop Elements
- Chapter 5 Assignments
- 6. Correcting and Enhancing Color, Brightness, and Contrast
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7. Creating Great Shots
- Adding Greatness
- Poring Over the Picture
- Poring Over the Picture
- Using Smart Objects and Smart Filters
- Dodging and Burning
- Straightening Photos
- Cropping Images
- Changing the Aspect Ratio
- Sharpening Photos
- Reducing Film Grain and Noise
- Reducing Red-Eye
- Reducing Lens Distortion
- Transforming Photos
- Using Clarity
- Creating Duotones
- Using Creative Masks
- Being Artistic
- Using Photoshop Elements
- Chapter 7 Assignments
- Index
Product information
- Title: Photo Restoration: From Snapshots to Great Shots
- Author(s):
- Release date: June 2015
- Publisher(s): Peachpit Press
- ISBN: 9780134118802
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