Photo Restoration: Recomposing a Photo

Learn the best techniques for recomposing a photo—moving the subjects while reconstructing the background and lighting for accuracy.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know before watching this course
• Using the exercise files

1. Evaluation and Planning

• Evaluating the photo
• Planning the recomposition

2. First Steps in the Restoration

• Initial restoration
• Removing the cracks
• Using the Dodge and Burn tools to remove splotches

3. Cutting Out and Reinserting a Figure

• Discussing cutout and selection methods
• Cutting out and masking the figure
• Adding shadows and sharpening

4. Reconstructing Background Details

• Rebuilding the sign
• Reconstructing the logs and ground
• Finishing touches

Conclusion

• Next steps