Post Description

Course name: Photoshop Elements 9: Scanning and Restoring Photos
Author: Janine Smith
Duration (hr:min):2:38
Released on: 11/11/2010
Exercise files: Yes

Software works on:
Mac and Windows


In Photoshop Elements 9: Scanning and Restoring Photos, professional photo restorer Janine Smith shows how to bring new life to old photos. The course begins with a look at the types of photos that may require restoration, including slides, negatives, prints, and newspaper photos, and options for scanning them. She discusses the types of scanners that are available, from flatbed to film, and the best settings to use for originals. The course then delves into Photoshop Elements tools and techniques to help restore clarity to faded photos and fix problems such as dust, scratches, and tears. Exercise files are included with the course.
Topics include:

    * Determining equipment needs
    * Scanning negatives, slides, and film
    * Importing photos in Photoshop Elements
    * Adding captions, keywords, and Smart Tags
    * Adjusting contrast
    * Fixing fading with Threshold
    * Making automatic fixes with guided edit
    * Removing dust, spots, and texture with the healing tools
    * Repairing rips and tears
    * Sharing restored images