by Andy Anderson | Publisher: Infinite Skills | Release Date: February 2012 | ISBN: 9781926873862

In this Photo Restoration training course from Andy Anderson, you will learn the art of restoring photos, using Adobe Photoshop. Andy is an Adobe Photoshop expert, and his entertaining teaching style makes learning what can be a complex topic, easy and fun. This video tutorial is designed for someone who already understands the basic tools of Adobe Photoshop, and wants to learn how to specifically apply those tools to restoring photos.Andy starts this tutorial with the setting up your workspace. You quickly move on to learn some basic techniques for straightening your photo, removing red-eye and moving from grayscale to color. As you progress, you learn how to reassemble torn pictures, remove scratches, clean up stains, correct exposure, correct color, and repair and remove details. You will even discover how to add details to your pictures! Finally Andy introduces you to some finishing touches, such as vignetting and creating matts for your images.By the conclusion of this computer based training video, you will be comfortable with the tools used in Photoshop to restore images, and have a clear understanding of how to correct and fix your own images. Working files are included to allow you to use the same files the author uses throughout this training course on Photo Restoration With Photoshop.

1. Course Introduction
   • Introduction - Chapter 1 00:04:14
   • Photo Restoration Vs Manipulation 00:03:56
   • Working With The Exercise Files 00:02:17
2. Photoshop Essentials
   • Introduction - Chapter 2 00:02:05
   • Controlling What You Have 00:04:58
   • Scanning And Analyzing 00:04:22
   • Setting Up The Photoshop Workspace 00:02:27
   • Problem Solving With Channels 00:02:25
   • Moving From Grayscale To Color 00:03:40
3. Restoration 101
   • Introduction - Chapter 3 00:01:35
   • Making Red Eye Vanish 00:06:43
   • Uncompressing Image Data 00:06:50
   • General Image Cleanup 00:07:19
   • Image Straightening 101 00:03:16
   • Removing Unwanted Noise 00:05:38
   • Correcting Convex Glass Images 00:04:22
4. Working With Damaged Photos
   • Introduction - Chapter 4 00:01:25
   • Reassembling Torn Photos 00:10:57
   • Removing Long Scratches 00:07:36
   • Fixing Creases 00:09:18
   • Assembling Large Images 00:03:04
   • Working From Scratch 00:08:21
5. Correcting Stains
   • Introduction - Chapter 5 00:01:34
   • Handling Images With Stains 00:09:25
   • Repairing Localized Damage With Masks 00:12:52
   • Removing Old Yellowed Tape 00:09:34
   • Using Multiple Images To Repair Damage 00:09:13
   • Handling Images With Mould 00:07:19
6. Image Exposure
   • Introduction - Chapter 6 00:00:58
   • Levels 00:12:18
   • Curves 00:07:35
   • Defining Image Editing Points 00:07:13
   • Working With Pesky Color Casts With Channels 00:03:27
   • Correcting Overt Shadows And Highlights 00:05:08
7. Color Correction
   • Introduction - Chapter 7 00:01:13
   • Removing Color Casts With Anti Color 00:04:31
   • Using The Photo Filter Adjustment Layer 00:03:16
   • Using The Color Balance Adjustment Layer 00:03:18
   • Removing Unwanted Color 00:04:49
   • Color Correction By The Numbers 00:06:44
   • Adding Color To A Grayscale Image 00:07:19
8. Repairing Missing Details
   • Introduction - Chapter 8 00:01:33
   • Eliminating Unwanted Details 00:07:35
   • Changing Backgrounds 00:04:41
   • Solving Distracting Surface Problems 00:06:52
   • Adding Missing Parts 00:08:57
   • Changing The Sky With Channels And Masks 00:09:57
9. Finishing Touches
   • Introduction - Chapter 9 00:01:07
   • Adding A Splash Of Color 00:05:20
   • Vignetting A Photo 00:04:48
   • Generating A Color Cast With Blending Modes 00:03:13
   • Creating A Matte 00:09:57
   • Sliding From Color To Grayscale 00:05:33
   • Sharpening Without Sharpening Filters 00:04:22
   • Conclusion 00:02:08