Adobe Photoshop - Lesson Two
Dive into photo restoration and bring damaged photographs back to life. This 5 to 6-hour lesson focuses on advanced techniques for repairing and enhancing old or damaged photos. You'll learn how to repair torn edges, remove blemishes, and even colorize black-and-white images. We'll cover advanced healing and cloning techniques, color theory for photo colorization, and layer management for complex restoration projects.
Key learning outcomes:
• Repair torn edges and remove blemishes from old photos
• Master advanced healing and cloning techniques
• Understand color theory for photo colorization
• Learn layer management for complex restoration projects
This lesson is your gateway to preserving precious memories and creating stunning transformations. You'll gain the skills to restore family heirlooms and breathe new life into historical photographs. Through a series of hands-on exercises, you'll master the art of photo restoration using Photoshop's powerful tools.
We'll introduce you to a damaged photograph, setting the stage for our restoration project. You'll learn advanced techniques for fixing missing edges and using various healing brushes to remove imperfections. We'll delve into color modes and blending techniques to enhance the overall image quality.
As we progress, you'll discover how to create and manage custom brushes, an essential skill for detailed restoration work. We'll explore the importance of color swatches and how to use them effectively in colorization projects. You'll also learn crucial file management skills, including how to save your projects at various stages to ensure you can always backtrack if needed.
The lesson will cover advanced topics such as extending the canvas to recreate missing portions of the image and using the type tool to add period-appropriate text if desired. We'll also focus on organizing your layers efficiently, a critical skill for managing complex restoration projects.
Throughout the lesson, you'll gain insights into the art of balancing restoration with preservation, ensuring that you maintain the image's historical integrity while bringing it back to life. By the end of this module, you'll be equipped with the skills to tackle even the most challenging photo restoration projects.
This lesson aligns with several key objective domains for the Adobe Certified Professional exam, including:
1.4 Demonstrate knowledge of key terminology related to digital images.
b. Demonstrate knowledge of how color is created in digital images.
2.5 Manage colors, swatches, and gradients.
c. Create, edit, and organize swatches.
3.1 Use layers to manage design elements.
a. Use the Layers panel to manage visual content.
b. Manage and organize layers in a complex project.
3.2 Modify layer visibility using opacity, blending modes, and masks.
a. Adjust a layer's opacity, blending mode, and fill opacity.
3.3 Differentiate between and perform destructive or nondestructive editing to meet design requirements.
a. Perform nondestructive editing: Smart Objects, Smart Filters, and adjustment layers.
b. Perform destructive editing: painting, adjustments, erasing, and rasterizing.
5.2 Export or save digital images to various file formats.
a. Save in the native file format for Photoshop (.psd).
b. Save in appropriate image formats for print or screen.
c. Export project elements.
Enroll now and learn how to turn faded, damaged photos into vibrant masterpieces that will be cherished for generations!