RP Tutorials - - Restoring an old photograph.

Cameraken · #1 10-03-2006, 08:43 AM

Every photo is different and the steps to a good restoration can vary from image to image. But there are some basic steps which tend to help in many cases.
The tutorial introduces the method of adjusting the RGB levels separately. This method is used for ‘squeezing’ extra detail out of a damaged image.

The tutorial was written using Photoshop7 but should translate easily to other versions.
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Mig · #2 10-03-2006, 02:24 PM

This is an excellent tutorial. A lot of people neglect these steps because they're unaware of them. Retouching can't be done properly without knowing how to do this, so anyone who's thinking of learning retouching, or correcting scans, or almost anything in ps, learning how to correct scans in this way, or very similarly, will benefit from this tutorial because it will make a huge difference in their results. While almost basic, it's numero uno, imo. Thanks for posting this.

Mig

Swampy · #3 10-03-2006, 02:48 PM

Great tutorial, Ken.

I've had some experience with adjusting levels, but I learned a lot from the part about the channel mixer. Thank you!

Gary Richardson · #4 10-03-2006, 03:56 PM

Clear, detailed, and concise, all that is wanted in a good tutorial, thanks Ken. I'm sure a lot of members will find this informative.

pepperspray · #5 10-03-2006, 07:27 PM

Thank you, Cameraken!

As has already been mentioned, this is an excellent tutorial. Very well written and presened.

Cheers!

Cassidy · #6 10-04-2006, 02:38 AM

Well done Cameraken, so easy to follow and understand

Frank Lopes · #7 10-04-2006, 07:12 AM

I like the tutorial... well done!

However, the closeups of the little girl... when you make the point that the amount of detail is different for each channel:

The images, at least to my eye, appear to have so many JPG artifacts that becomes hard to see that point that you were making...

If you could use slightly less compressed images, it would be easier to "see" your point.

Just my 2 cents...

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Originally Posted by Cameraken

Every photo is different and the steps to a good restoration can vary from image to image. But there are some basic steps which tend to help in many cases.
The tutorial introduces the method of adjusting the RGB levels separately. This method is used for ‘squeezing’ extra detail out of a damaged image.

The tutorial was written using Photoshop7 but should translate easily to other versions.
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philbach · #8 10-04-2006, 07:29 AM

Very nice tutorial; well done.

Flora · #9 10-04-2006, 09:18 AM

Great Tutorial, Ken!!

CJ Swartz · #10 10-05-2006, 07:36 PM

Ken -- this is a great tutorial; it is a great starting place for newbies, and a great reminder for not-so-newbies.

caroled · #11 10-26-2006, 01:04 AM

Thanks for the great tutorial! I followed along using Elements 2 with added tools! Learned alot and now I am going to try on one of my really faded family shots!

Carol

1STLITE · #12 12-09-2006, 02:32 PM

Great tutorial, Ken! Good job!!

mickyhovis · #13 02-07-2007, 11:18 AM

This was a great tutorial, thank you thank you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cameraken

Every photo is different and the steps to a good restoration can vary from image to image. But there are some basic steps which tend to help in many cases.
The tutorial introduces the method of adjusting the RGB levels separately. This method is used for ‘squeezing’ extra detail out of a damaged image.

The tutorial was written using Photoshop7 but should translate easily to other versions.
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mickyhovis · #14 02-08-2007, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cameraken

Every photo is different and the steps to a good restoration can vary from image to image. But there are some basic steps which tend to help in many cases.
The tutorial introduces the method of adjusting the RGB levels separately. This method is used for ‘squeezing’ extra detail out of a damaged image.

The tutorial was written using Photoshop7 but should translate easily to other versions.
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Hi Cameraken, this tutorial is very good. The only problem I am having is when I get to the part were you say 'Alt click ‘Add Layer Mask’. This adds a hide all black mask and hides the layer. Now just paint over the marks with a white brush on the layer mask.
I dont know how to do this please can you explain? Im using PS CS

Regards Micky

mickyhovis · #15 02-08-2007, 04:06 AM

Hello Camraken, I am having problems at the end of the tutorial when you say...
Alt click ‘Add Layer Mask’. This adds a hide all black mask and hides the layer. Now just paint over the marks with a white brush on the layer mask.

I cant do this, please can you explain.

Regards Micky

ps What the weather like in Preston today?