Master the art of photograph restoration and enhancement using Adobe Photoshop CC 2021 with this comprehensive guide that covers everything from basic preparations to advanced techniques.

Key Features

Comprehensive coverage of photo restoration and enhancement techniques

Step-by-step instructions for both beginners and advanced users

Practical exercises to reinforce learning

Book Description

Updated for Photoshop CC 2021, this edition offers hands-on learning with a building block teaching style. Suitable for all skill levels, it teaches photo restoration and tonal correction. Learn to repair damage, improve discolored photos, colorize black and white images, digitize large photos, and adjust content for perfect shots. Tips, notes, figures, and projects help you master restorations and enhancements. The course starts with preparing an image for Photoshop and an introduction to the software. It covers selection, layers, transformations, painting, printing, and repairing photo flaws. Advanced topics include correcting lighting, enhancing photos, and mastering trade secrets. Final chapters address special challenges and applying skills to complex projects. These skills are vital for high-quality photo restorations. This book transitions readers from basic to advanced Photoshop techniques, blending theory with practice. Companion files with photos, projects, figures, and videos enhance learning, making this an essential resource for mastering photo restoration.

What you will learn

Prepare digital images for editing in Photoshop

Repair tears, folds, and holes in photographs

Correct lighting, contrast, and discoloration issues

Enhance photographs by adding, deleting, replacing, and blurring content

Apply professional tricks and trade secrets to photograph restoration

Handle special challenges in digitizing and restoring photographs

Who this book is for

This book is ideal for photographers, graphic designers, and digital artists looking to enhance their skills in photo restoration and editing using Adobe Photoshop CC 2021. A basic understanding of Photoshop is recommended but not required, as the book starts with foundational concepts before progressing to advanced techniques. No specific prerequisites are necessary, although familiarity with digital image editing software will be beneficial.