How to Repair Old Film Negatives in Photoshop

Learn how to restore and repair old film negatives using Adobe Photoshop in this comprehensive 20-minute tutorial. Master essential techniques including curves color correction, Lab color mode conversion, and channel-specific repairs. Discover how to use tools like Spot Healing, Patch, Dodge and Burn, and Brush to address deterioration issues, remove color casts, and fine-tune individual channels. Follow along as the instructor guides you through each step of the restoration process, from initial analysis to final image evaluation, providing valuable insights for preserving and enhancing vintage photographs.

- Introduction
- Curves Color Correction
- Analyzing the Deterioration Problem
- Convert Image Into the Lab Color Mode
- Repairing the "b" Channel with The Spot Healing & Patch Tools
- Using the "Lightness" Channel To Repair the "b" Channel
- Fine--Tune the "b" Channel with Levels
- Fine-Tune the "a" Channel with The Dodge & Burn Tools
- Paint with The Brush Tool to Remove the Color Cast
- Working with the Lightness Channel
- Analyzing The Final Image
- Final Thoughts