Title: Digital Restoration from Start to Finish, Second Edition; How to repair old and damaged photographs
Category: Digital Restoration, Adobe Photoshop, Digital Editing Software, Photograph Restoration
Author: Ctein
ISBN-13 number: 9780240812083
Binding: Paperback
No. of Pages: 446
Publisher: Focal Press
Publication date: 20/01/10
Dimensions: 7.5"x9.25" (18x23.5cm)
Description:
Digital Restoration: Start to Finish 2nd edition guides you step-by-step through the entire process of restoring old photographs and repairing new ones using Adobe Photoshop, Picture Window, and now Elements. Nothing is left out, from choosing the right hardware and software and getting the photographs into the computer, to getting the finished photo out of the computer and preserving it for posterity. LEARN HOW TO: Scan faded and damaged prints or films Improve snapshots with Shadow/Highlight adjustment Correct uneven exposure Fix color and skin tones quickly with Curves, plug-ins, and Hue/Saturation adjustment layers Correct uneven exposure and do dodging and burning-in with adjustment layers Hand-tint your photographs easily Correct skin tones with airbrush layers Clean up dust and scratches speedily and effectively Repair small and large cracks with masks and filters Eliminate tarnish and silvered-out spots from a photograph in just a few steps Minimize unwanted print surface textures Erase mildew spots Eliminate dots from newspaper photographs Increase sharpness and fine detailand Maximize print quality
Features:
- NEW Photoshop Elements included for those that don't own Photoshop
- NEW layout to make it easier for you to understand the step-by-steps
- MORE solutions for you to solve the restoration problems you are facing
Contents:
Introduction
The Big Picture
Hardware for Restoration
Software for Restoration
Getting the Photo into the Computer
Restoring Tone
Restoring Color
Making Masks
Damage Control
Tips, Tricks, and Enhancements
Examples
Printing Tips
Archiving and Permanence
