I posted this image a while ago now but today I thought i would add some explanation to my restoration techniques.
I always work in a non destructive method within Photoshop. The ability to work in layers means the original image can be left at the bottom layer for reference and all changes can be reversed. If you spend time making a good scan then it pays to make sure you can revert back to it at any time.
So what layers do I use? Well firstly I make a copy of the background layer. This enable me to run filters that can not be reversed such as dust and scratch filters. Above that you can see a clone layer. This is where all that obvious damage is repaired. Above that again is the dodge and burn layer. I do not use the traditional dodge and burn tool available in Photoshop. I prefer to use a soft light blending mode that can be adjusted and reversed if necessary. Next we have adjustment layers. These provide adjustment to the whole image, or just part of the image using a mask. Finally some sharpening, again this can be done in a layer. High pass sharpening has the benifit of being adjustable and masked and reversed if required.
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I always work in a non destructive method within Photoshop. The ability to work in layers means the original image can be left at the bottom layer for reference and all changes can be reversed. If you spend time making a good scan then it pays to make sure you can revert back to it at any time.
So what layers do I use? Well firstly I make a copy of the background layer. This enable me to run filters that can not be reversed such as dust and scratch filters. Above that you can see a clone layer. This is where all that obvious damage is repaired. Above that again is the dodge and burn layer. I do not use the traditional dodge and burn tool available in Photoshop. I prefer to use a soft light blending mode that can be adjusted and reversed if necessary. Next we have adjustment layers. These provide adjustment to the whole image, or just part of the image using a mask. Finally some sharpening, again this can be done in a layer. High pass sharpening has the benifit of being adjustable and masked and reversed if required.
The different layers used can be seen in the pallet on the right.
The image above represents the different layers that have been put on top of the original image.
This was the final restored image.
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