Photograph Restoration and Enhancement

Master the art of photograph restoration and enhancement using Adobe Photoshop CC 2021 with this comprehensive guide that covers everything from basic preparations to advanced techniques.Key FeaturesComprehensive coverage of photo restoration and enhancement techniquesStep-by-step instructions for both beginners and advanced usersPractical exercises to reinforce learningBook DescriptionUpdated for Photoshop CC 2021, this edition offers hands-on learning with a building block teaching style. Suitable for all skill levels, it teaches photo restoration and tonal correction. Learn to repair damage, improve discolored photos, colorize black and white images, digitize large photos, and adjust content for perfect shots. Tips, notes, figures, and projects help you master restorations and enhancements. The course starts with preparing an image for Photoshop and an introduction to the software. It covers selection, layers, transformations, painting, printing, and repairing photo flaws. Advanced topics include correcting lighting, enhancing photos, and mastering trade secrets. Final chapters address special challenges and applying skills to complex projects. These skills are vital for high-quality photo restorations. This book transitions readers from basic to advanced Photoshop techniques, blending theory with practice. Companion files with photos, projects, figures, and videos enhance learning, making this an essential resource for mastering photo restoration.What you will learnPrepare digital images for editing in PhotoshopRepair tears, folds, and holes in photographsCorrect lighting, contrast, and discoloration issuesEnhance photographs by adding, deleting, replacing, and blurring contentApply professional tricks and trade secrets to photograph restorationHandle special challenges in digitizing and restoring photographsWho this book is forThis book is ideal for photographers, graphic designers, and digital artists looking to enhance their skills in photo restoration and editing using Adobe Photoshop CC 2021. A basic understanding of Photoshop is recommended but not required, as the book starts with foundational concepts before progressing to advanced techniques. No specific prerequisites are necessary, although familiarity with digital image editing software will be beneficial.