Adobe Photoshop Restoration & Retouching (Voices That Matter)

by Katrin Eismann

Other authorsWayne Palmer
Paperback, 2005

Status

Available

Call number

771.460285

Publication

New Riders (2005), Edition: 3, Paperback, 472 pages

Description

Whether you're a professional photographer or the family shutterbug, you can't afford to miss the long-awaited Fourth Edition of the classic Photoshop Restoration and Retouching . Katrin Eismann and co-authors Wayne Palmer and Dennis Dunbar have reviewed, updated, and revised every single technique to address the most important features in Adobe Photoshop CC. They've also added three brand new chapters on how to photograph, scan, and process RAW files; how to apply the techniques taught in the book when using Photoshop Elements; and how to retouch and enhance still life, product, and real estate shots. Using clear, step-by-step instructions and professional examples, the authors present powerful tools and techniques photographers, designers, restoration studios, and beauty retouchers can use to restore valuable antique images, retouch portraits and product shots, and enhance glamour photography. You'll master today's best ways to: Correct extreme exposure errors and improve color, contrast, and tone Rescue heirloom originals suffering from mold damage, cracks, and torn edges Replace missing image information Remove dust and scratches quickly and easily Transform old photos into beautiful, original works of art by converting them to black-and-white or tinted images Use sharpening techniques and tonal correction tools to add life and sparkle to digital photos Enhance portraits by removing blemishes, reducing wrinkles, and enhancing eyes, lips, and hair, while maintaining your subject's essential character Apply the secrets of top glamour and beauty industry retouchers to perfect skin, make-up, and hair With new example images, illustrations, and techniques throughout, Photoshop Restoration and Retouching, Fourth Edition will help you transform faded, damaged photographs into beautiful images that are as clear and crisp as the day they were taken (maybe even better!) - and how to turn casual snapshots and studio portraits into the most flattering images possible.… (more)

Media reviews

webtechniques
Some of the techniques described in the book are understandably advanced .... [but] the book is easy to follow and encourages experimentation. It also fills a very important niche.

User reviews

LibraryThing member PointedPundit
A Gift for the Flaw-Plagued Photographer

I will admit it. Many of my photos have flaws. Many have not been preserved properly.

They represent memories, however, so I am reluctant to toss them in the trash. Katrin Eisman’s book equipped me with the skills to restore them to a state to which I can be
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proud. This book has helped me take my well-intentioned, yet poorly executed photos, correct the color, contrast and tone. Mold, cracks and torn edges mystically disappear.

The moments I attempted to preserve were precious to me. The beautiful images that result from her easy to find, easy to follow, step-by-step instructions are a gift.
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LibraryThing member jaygheiser
This is the best book on the subject of photo restoration, containing lots of techniques and ideas for photoshoppers of all skill levels.

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Physical description

472 p.

ISBN

0321316274 / 9780321316271
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