Photo Restoration #1: An Introduction & Example [PhotoShop]

This is a quick photo restoration / photo repair tutorial. I correct tears, faded areas, discoloration, etc.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• photo
• restoration
• repair
• image
• photograph
• picture
• correction

[zsyrinx]

When you convert to greyscale, you actually lose some, often, valuable image information that can be used for sharpness or contrast definition later on. You can either Desaturate or add a Gradient Map (Black to White) Adjustment Layer. The latter especially, will remove all colors on display but keep the valuable image information. Just a heads-up ;)...

[freetutorials]

Excellent suggestions! Hadn't considered that. Thank you!

[gifsoft]

but you destroyed the colours :|, even though nice tut

[freetutorials]

Yes, I actually kept the colors on my original -- but they aren't actual colors. They are pastel coloring that they applied to the photo 50 years ago or so.

I would recommend going B&W and then applying the color as a light overlay. [I have another tutorial that talks about that.]

[ZEROZMM]

o wow!!..thanx man..i was getting thigh in a project..totally helped me trough...thnx again...

[freetutorials]

You're very welcome. :)

[tekdiveraz]

@gifsoft I would say that fixing it, destroyed the image from an archival workflow standpoint. The flaws, are part of the authenticity. I realize your intent is not archiving, but rather to make an image that looks more akin to a modern day image as far as tonal range per se. The colors of a black and white, are real, and many do wish to preserve this tonality.

[jatrasmara]

is this photoshop 7 ?

[HawreKoyi1]

Dud why you didn't finish it till end i want to know how you keep the details???

[qormi1000]

Wonderful tutorial - I am going to check out your other videos. Thank you

[EnvigoStudio]

Nice tutorial... :)

All the Best

[acdudec]

what is this, photoshop CS minus 4? jk ;)

[MrPhillyrick1]

is the rubber stamp tool the clone tool?