Any good books you can recommend?

[Runfox]

Hey all, does any one have any good suggestions for books on Photo restoration with Adoboe Photoshop CS2? The only one I see that looks decent on Amazon is,"Photo Salvage with Adobe Photoshop", Jack Drafahl and Sue Drafahl. Any other suggestions? How did you all learn , books work for me, if I can find a good one.

[Steve13]

I've bought a few books, but find I've learned much more on the web free. There are many step-by-step tutorials that will show you a variety of techniques. RetouchPro has a lot of info. Also, do a Google search for: photo restoration tutorial PS.
177,000 hits. Probably enough good ones in there to keep you busy for a while.

[Markzebra]

Photoshop Restoration & Retouching - Katrin Eismann. Most of the others seem to be for pointing put the blindingly obvious to people who have the attention span of an 8 year old.

[probbe]

I find Martin Evening's books to be of great help. For instance his Photoshop CS for photographers is well documented and includes a CD Rom, which is an essential component for book-learning. He also targets versions Cs2 to Cs4, Lightroom, etc. I agree about the childish tone of some books, though there are many quality books out there. Web learning is OK as long as one is able to practice on downloadable pix.

[malart]

Originally Posted by Markzebra

Photoshop Restoration & Retouching - Katrin Eismann. Most of the others seem to be for pointing put the blindingly obvious to people who have the attention span of an 8 year old.

I second this choice. It's the best out there in my opinion

[Steve13]

Originally Posted by Markzebra

Photoshop Restoration & Retouching - Katrin Eismann. Most of the others seem to be for pointing put the blindingly obvious to people who have the attention span of an 8 year old.

I'll third it. Seems to be the one I've gotten the most use out of.

[NYBOB]

One more vote for Katrin Eismann.Great source of info.

Bob

[Runfox]

Thank you all. I am still learning Photo shop CS2. I have Adobe Photoshop CS2 Classroom in a Book, by Adobe Creative Team, coming in the mail. I have to learn the basics. I have read through most of the restoration challenges, but I don't know how to do the things you all use like masks and all. When I try to learn something new I like a good reference book so I can refer back to.

And I agree most books are too basic like "Photo Retouching & Restoration for Dummies". They seam to assume the read is an 8 year old, that's a little too dumb for an adult.

So the recommended book is "Adobe Photoshop Restoration & Retouching", by Katrin Eismann. I have that on my Amazon wish list also.

[Markzebra]

I think I learned at the beginning with something written by Deke McLelland - he's funny and is a born teacher, knows how to communicate the basic concepts in an attractive and amusing way. No false claims to anything more sophisticated from him.

No-one has ever come close to writing the book of advanced retouching. Mainly absent is more theoretical and visual knowledge not to do with specific software at all. This is probably a good thing, because it still requires effort, and a genuine interest.

[curtism]

The best book that I've used is "Digital Restoration from Start to Finish" by Ctein. It is difficult to follow in places but that may be a function of my experience (or lack thereof). There are many examples and, in places, he gives several ways to solve the same problem.

Just Google "Ctein" and you will find it.


Curtis

[Runfox]

Thanks for all the input. well I am going through my "Adobe Photoshop CS2 Classroom in a Book", great stuff, when I'm done I will have a good idea of what you all are talking about, when you describe your actions.
I have, "Digital Restoration From Start to Finish: How to repair old and damaged photographs" , by Ctein , and "Adobe Photoshop Restoration & Retouching (3rd Edition) (Voices That Matter)" by Katrin Eismann, in my Amazon wish list. I guess they are the best two books, I'll most likely buy both when I can.

[Eduardo Bahia]

If i'd have to choose just one book to learn advanced techniques in photographic restoration, Photoshop Restoration & Retouching - Katrin Eismann would be my first choice.

this book help`s me a lot....

[NewComer]

Originally Posted by Eduardo Bahia

If i'd have to choose just one book to learn advanced techniques in photographic restoration, Photoshop Restoration & Retouching - Katrin Eismann would be my first choice.

I agree! Learned a lot from it even though I'm not doing restoration and retouching. Just useful photoshop techniques ! Her Photoshop Masking and Compositing, and the newer Creative Digital Darkroom is good, too! If you're new, the last book could help!

[Kenia]

Originally Posted by Runfox

Hey all, does any one have any good suggestions for books on Photo restoration with Adoboe Photoshop CS2? The only one I see that looks decent on Amazon is,"Photo Salvage with Adobe Photoshop", Jack Drafahl and Sue Drafahl. Any other suggestions? How did you all learn , books work for me, if I can find a good one.

Hello: I'm Kenia:

I'm old (72) and I've just recently began my Photoshop life. I'm the type of person that when I try to learn something I get totally obsessed. So say that, I'll share my obsessiveness with you. I bought two excellent books by the same author Katrin Eismann, one entitled Photoshop Masking and Composting and the other Photoshop Restoration and Retouching. Katrin is a world class teacher, not just a lot of verbage, but "follow along" teaching. Her books are like having your own personal "live" teacher by your side. I've restored and retouched a lot of my wife's very old (1800's) photographs, colorized many, done face "transplants" . If you have a Barnes and Noble close by check out these books. To buy I suggest e-bay (less expensive than a mall store).

[Kenia]

I forgot to mention, I use Elements 7 and Photoshop 7. Another book I use is Photoshop 6 Bible (Gold Edition) by Deke McClellan. He also has some free online tutorials. Just Google his name. His book gives an explination of how the various tools work, along with examples. However this book is not dedicated to Restoration. I personally find it very informative as well as useful when I want to totally understand something.
As I said, I'm 72 and retired and am enjoying life and learning. I use to fish but I got injured while boating and can't fish so Photoshop has become my seco0nd love.

[Runfox]

Thanks for the replies Kenia, I'm 53 and just started learning Photoshop, so I guess im not too old to learn either. I'm just about done with my Adobe Photoshop CS2 Classroom in a Book. Every lesson I finish I'm like , wow I never knew you could do that! There is so much you can do, then I'm thinking , now what can I do with this new technique..... Cant wait to get done and get my next book on restoration. I have a whole bunch of pictures that need work.

[bpurvis]

Originally Posted by curtism

The best book that I've used is "Digital Restoration from Start to Finish" by Ctein. It is difficult to follow in places but that may be a function of my experience (or lack thereof). There are many examples and, in places, he gives several ways to solve the same problem.

Just Google "Ctein" and you will find it.


Curtis

I've found this to be an extremely helpful book. You can download the photos that are worked on in the book and do your own work on them. There is also a pretty good summary of his favorite plug-ins. I test drove most of them and ended up purchasing others, but it at least got me started on understanding the different plug-ins and which ones might be most helpful for the way I work. It isn't an easy book, but I too put that down to my insufficient PS knowledge. I do keep going back to it when I have a photo similar to one in the book.

I've seen so many recommendations on the Katrin book that I am going to order it.

[Mysterious_Em]

A book I own is called "Photoshop CS3 - Restoration and Retouching Bible" by Mark Fitzgerald. There may be a version out there for CS2. If there is, I highly recommend this author. I learned a TON out of this book, and it was always really easy to understand. I've had my copy a month and it's already got the edges worn and tabs all over everywhere. I use it a lot for reference.

[Kenia]

I "found" another book by Katrin Eismann, The name of the book is "The Digital Darkroom". I even had to get me a "color wheel". I have really learned a lot more theory on the application of the various blending methods and color. But I'm really obsessive when learning something. I just gotta learn and do. If you have a Fry's Electronics or a Barnes and Noble you might take a look. I got mine at Fry's (but I'm a Fry's addict.). But in any event, I would recommend taking a look.