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Computer Graphics/Graphic Design

Photo Restoration

11/10/2022

2 Comments

 
For this project, you will need to bring in an old family photo. The more distressed the photo, the better (i.e. creases, chips, discoloration, fading).
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Due:
One week.

Project Description:
Using the clone stamp tool, paintbrushes, fills, and the multiply mode, restore an old, distressed photo to new life by removing the scars and blemishes and adding full color.

Objectives:
  • Increase skills with Image Adjustments
  • Improve tonal values and contrast in a photograph
  • Increase skill with the clone stamp tool.
  • Use the healing brush tools to fix problematic areas in a photograph
  • Use the multiply mode to allow for rich, vibrant color in a black and white photograph.
  • Create photorealistic color relationships.

Materials:
Adobe Photoshop 

Format:
  • At least 7 1/2 inches x 10 inches
  • Resolution: Scan at 600 pixels/inch so that the artwork will eventually be 300 ppi (Important: A lower resolution will result in a printed image of poorer quality.)
  • Color Mode: RGB
  • If you would like to work beyond these limitations (for example: work larger than letter-size, or in a square shape) consult me
Steps:
  1. Bring in a distressed (frayed, torn, bleached, stained, creased, faded, etc.) photo.
  2. Take a high quality scan of the photo using your phone or ipad. Scan Genius is the app that I use to scan documents
  3. Open the file of the scanned image in Photoshop.
  4. Adjust the contrast and brightness of the image in Image - Adjustment - Levels.
  5. Use the clone stamp, the spot healing brush, and the healing brush to remove dust, scratches and other marks.
  6. Change the mode of the photo layer to Multiply.
  7. Create a new layer under the photo layer.
  8. Paint light, vibrant colors under the photo layer.

Tips:
  • Scan at 600 pixels per inch or higher
  • Duplicate the layer containing the original photo, so that you always have the original scan.
  • The top photo layer must be set on MULTIPLY mode, at 100% opacity
  • The color layers should be below that, at 100% opacity
  • ALWAYS use only light, bright colors to paint (from the top left corner of the Color Picker)

Grading Criteria:
  • Level of ambition in selection of photograph (How damaged is it?)
  • Degree/quality of "fix" - improved values, improved contrast, removal of all unwanted marks
  • Quality of painting
  • Visual impact of color
2 Comments
Iris Smith link
3/8/2023 10:50:53 pm

Thank you for mentioning that you can give an old, faded photo new life by erasing the scars and flaws and adding full color by utilizing the clone stamp tool, paintbrush fills, and the multiply mode in Photoshop. My sister has a vintage photograph. She wants to restore it to its original condition. I'll advise her to seek assistance from an expert in art restoration.

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Contemporary Art Vancouver link
3/20/2023 01:43:37 am

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