Repairing Photographs

The key to success in Photoshop photo manipulation is to preserve editability. All the changes you make to the original photo must be non-destructive. This allows you to turn your changes on and off. Another part of doing non-destructive work is to keep a back-up of your work. Work on a copy of your original scan. Also, as you work, it is a good idea to save copies of your file as you progress. To do so, simply go "Save As" and choose a new name with a number one, then two and so on. You can also go "File >Save a Copy" and choose a new name with a version number.

Your Photo

You'll be given a photo during class today.

The Photos

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The Process

Please see the podcasts on the left side of this page for all the software knowledge you need to complete this assignment. You need to execute the repairs as I do them in the videos to earn a high grade.

Avoid cloning large areas of your photo like a wall or a sky. Restrict your cloning/healing to spots, tears and cracks. If you need to repair a large surface, use the Patch Tool.

How To Get an A

• Preserve an un-touched photo as a layer in your file.
• Isolate all repairs on separate layers.
• Perform seemless changes.
• Name all of your layers.
• Don't crop your photo. Mask any excess content.
• Use only the tools described in the podcasts on the left.
• Save your file as a native .psd file.