Photo Restoration with Photoshop Tutorial

Master photo restoration in Photoshop by scanning prints, managing resolutions, color spaces, bit depths, and formats. Learn why grayscale images are worked in RGB for restoration.

Learn to move a grayscale photo to color by converting to rgb, then adjust red, green, and blue channels using apply image and blending modes to balance tones.

Explore photo restoration in photoshop by learning core techniques such as straightening, color adjustments, and noise reduction with channel methods to bring historical images back to life.

Learn how to uncompress faded grayscale photos in Photoshop by using levels adjustments, histograms, and per-channel editing (R, G, B) to restore blacks, whites, and midtones.

Learn to straighten tilted photos in Photoshop using the ruler tool to draw a line, then use arbitrary rotation, the straighten command, or lens correction to crop and align.

Learn to correct convex glass distortions in Photoshop with a quick distortion method and a precise lens correction workflow, including geometric distortion removal and vertical perspective adjustments on duplicated layers.

Scan torn photos into square shapes, set a contrasting background, and use the magic wand to separate pieces into layers, then move and align them to reassemble the image.

Learn how to assemble large images in Photoshop by using the photo merge feature to stitch multiple scanned pieces, blend seamlessly, and correct crooked joins without distortion.

Tackle the ravages of time by removing stains, yellowed tape, and sun bleaching, and learn Photoshop techniques to replace damaged areas with other image content.

Master levels and curves in Photoshop using adjustment layers for non-destructive editing, study the histogram and rgb channels to correct tonal balance and color.

Explore curves in Photoshop and see how they control tone and color on a pixel-by-pixel basis, with color channels, histograms, eyedroppers, presets, and precision tools for non-destructive corrections.

Learn to remove color casts in photos using photoshop channels and levels, leveraging adjustment layers and channel-specific corrections to balance rgb tones and restore accurate color.

Master color correction in Photoshop by fixing color casts, using channels, and calibrating with a color corrected monitor, all explained with four-letter-word math.

Apply a photo filter adjustment layer with a neutral color, use LAB color to reverse a and b for antique color, then adjust density with soft light to reduce yellow.

Learn to remove color cast using the color balance adjustment layer in Photoshop, balancing shadows, midtones, and highlights while preserving luminosity.

Master sky replacement and pole removal using channels and masks in Photoshop, and refine selections with curves, magic wand, and polygonal lasso for seamless image manipulation.

Learn to vignette photos in Photoshop using non-destructive layers, elliptical selections, and Gaussian blur for a soft spotlight. Explore traditional vignettes and a spotlight variant using invert selection.

Master the color-to-grayscale workflow in Photoshop using the black and white adjustment, curves, masking with a black brush, and blur to refine transitions, then add a subtle hand tint.

Explore how to use Photoshop to restore photographs, adjust color with curves, and unlock curiosity and passion to continue learning beyond the course.