This is a wonderful video form 10 years ago that really does show the value of photographs and the emotions and value that they possess. It sums up why I value and enjoy the photo restoration work I do at PixelFIX. How many of your photographs from the past 10 years still survive today in this modern digital age?? If anyone would like to know how to best keep, protect and share their photographs I am happy to help and I'm offering FREE advice to anyone who asks.
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...
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