This class is SELF STUDY. It was originally written as an instructor led class, so you will find references to message boards and posting homework. Self Study courses have no instructor support and you are not required to post any homework. There is no message board, and certificates are not awarded. You will be able to download the whole course and supporting materials all at once and work at your own pace.
Photo Retouching and Restoration with Adobe
Photoshop Elements
This class is all new for Photoshop Elements, and covers Photoshop Elements 6 and 7. We’ve all got them: shoeboxes of old photos waiting for us to fix them. They have cracks, they’re faded, they have mildew…in this six week course in photo restoration you will learn to fix all that and more, as well as get scanning tips for textured photos and learn to work with delicate tintypes. Join me to explore using new and old tools to learn to fix damaged photos and make them look their best. This class will get your started on your restoration journey!
Prerequisites:
This class is for both Mac and Windows users. You must have Photoshop Elements 6 or 7 installed on your Mac or PC, and you must have a good working knowledge of Photoshop Elements and your operating system. Basics classes are strongly recommended before taking this class as this class uses layers and text.
Homework can be posted to your own site, or students have the option of using the Student Upload Area or free web hosting made available for LVS students. Details are provided in the classroom.
Enrollment:
Enrollment information can be found here.
Syllabus
Lesson 1:
Understanding Tolerance
LCD vs. CRT Monitors: which is best for color corrections?
Getting your Photos into Elements: Scanning
Working with Textured Photos
The Shadow/Highlights Filter
Installing Hidden Power free tools
Installing Grant's Tools
Lesson 2:
Graphics Tablets: Do You Need One?
Get the Red Out: Repairing Color in Reddened Photos
The Healing Tools: Spot Healing Brush and Healing Brush
Removing Grain with the Surface Blur Filter
Improving Contrast
Adding a Border: Enlarging the Canvas
Adding a Layer Style Drop Shadow
Lesson 3:
Reducing Cracks and Tears---Before you Scan
The Clone Tool Inside and Out
Removing Mold and Mildew
Lesson 4:
TinTypes: What are They?
Care and Handling
Tin Type Scanning
TIn Type Restoration
Lesson 5:
Fixing Tears
Mending Cracks and Scratches
Using the Toning Tools: Burn and Dodge
Burning and Dodging on a Neutral Layer
Sharpening with an Edge Mask
Lesson 6:
Restoring Discolored Sepia Photos
Hand Tinting Photos
A Few Final Tricks
Final Class Project: A Restoration from Start to Finish
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