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Help required restoring old B/W photo

  • 08-05-2008 8:34pm
    #1
    ollaetta
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,738 ✭✭✭


    I'm trying to restore the attached old photo using Photoshop but two things are driving me mad:

    I'm trying to restore some contrast to the womens blouses so that they aren't lost against the wall but I can only manage to darken the entire picture.

    Secondly, I need to remove the "wipe lines" across the dark clothes. I've tried the clone tool but there is very little original colour left to clone.

    Any suggestions would be gratefully accepted.


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  • #2
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,520 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    You could use the sponge tool to desaturate the wipe lines. They may become less apparent that way. Regarding the ladies blouses you should try the burn tool to darken only their clothes.


  • #3
    ollaetta
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,738 ✭✭✭ollaetta


    Thanks 5uspect,

    I gave that a quick try last night and it looks promising, particularly the burn tool. I badly need to practice the two techniques though.


  • #4
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,520 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    Basically burn and dodge are darken and lighten on a brush. Very handy for touching up an image. Have fun!


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