Photo Restoration

In Photo Restoration: From Snapshots to Great Shots, author Robert Correll carefully guides students through the process of restoring their photos, teaching them the most effective techniques to preserve and repair their 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. They can read the book from start to finish or quickly access the information they 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 their 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 their 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 students how to add a special touch of greatness and creativity to their photos, in addition to printing and archiving.

List of contents

Chapter 1. The Art and Science of Photo Restoration
An Exercise in Problem Solving
Necessary Hardware
Software Solutions
Categorizing Common Problems
Evaluating Photos
Dealing with Expectations
Following an Organized Workflow
 
Chapter 2. Preparing and Scanning Photos
Choosing a Scanner
Understanding Scanner Options
Creating Custom Scan Presets
Removing Photos from Albums
Removing Photos from Frames
Handling Photos
Aligning Photos on the Scanner Bed
Scanning Photos
Scanning Oversized Photos
Scanning Photos in Albums
Scanning Other Documents
 
Chapter 3. Working with Photoshop
Touring the Photoshop Interface
Understanding Key Photoshop Concepts
Setting General Photoshop Preferences
Setting Color Profile Options
Top 10 Photo Restoration Tools
Developing Practical Skills
Comparing Before and After
Comparing Alternate Approaches
Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Lightroom
 
Chapter 4. Cleaning the Surface
Dust
Writing
Scuff Marks
Spots and Stains
Splotches and Gunk
Tape and Tape Residue
 
Chapter 5. Repairing Physical Damage
Scratches
Pin Holes
Surface Damage
Damaged Faces
Creases
Damaged Edges
Damaged Corners
Missing Corners
Cut Photos
Torn Photos
 
Chapter 6. Correcting and Enhancing Color
Blue Tint (Color Photo)
Blue Tint (Black and White Photo)
Yellowing (Color Photo)
Yellowing (Black and White Photo)
Muted Colors
Fading Colors
Oversaturated Colors
Discolored Areas
Converting to Black and White
Re-colorizing and Tinting
Problematic Film Development
Double Exposures
Exposed Negatives
 
Chapter 7. Adjusting Brightness and Contrast
Dark Photos
Dark Shadows
Brightness and Glare
Featureless Skies
Dark Subject against a Bright Background
Bright Subjects
Low Contrast
Excessive Contrast
Enhancing Exposure
 
Chapter 8. Tackling Other Problems
Texture
Straightening Photos
Cropping to Improve Composition
Sharpening
Noise
 
Chapter 9. Creating Great Shots
Recognizing Great Photos
What Not to Do
Creating Artistic Interpretations
Home Printing
Professional Printing
Archiving

About the author

Robert Correll is a passionate photographer and author. He loves helping and encouraging others to grow and reach their potential, while having fun in the process! He has written on subjects ranging from general digital SLR photography and specific digital SLR models to HDR photography and books on photo retouching and restoration. As you can tell from this book, he loves artistic photography and creative photo processing. When not writing and taking photos, Robert enjoys family life, playing the guitar and bass, and recording music. Robert graduated from the United States Air Force Academy.

Summary

In Photo Restoration: From Snapshots to Great Shots, author Robert Correll carefully guides students through the process of restoring their photos, teaching them the most effective techniques to preserve and repair their 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. They can read the book from start to finish or quickly access the information they 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 their 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 their 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 students how to add a special touch of greatness and creativity to their photos, in addition to printing and archiving.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Correll
• Publisher: Pearson Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2015
• EAN: 9780134120119
• ISBN: 978-0-13-412011-9
• No. of pages: 264
• Weight: 530 g
• Series: From Snapshots to Great Shots; Peachpit Press; Peachpit Press
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Photography, filmmaking, video filmmaking; Fotografie, Restaurieren