I have to fix an image with a very similar situation though my image was originally printed on a paper pamphlet. Black and white image printed on white paper that was folded in half. Have to try to get the crease out of the image and then turn it into halftones to be a screen-printed transfer for a friend. Wasn't sure if I was going to watch this whole video, but I have the same last name without the d at the end, so now I will watch it all lol. Thanks!
Helpful video, but I have a question and a comment. Why it is important to change a gray scale image to RGB? Unless I am going to use one of the color tools (ie colorize), it doesn’t seem to make a difference, and as you say, it does unnecessarily increase the file size. I also find that for me, it is better to repair major defects in the faces BEFORE using the Photo Restoration tool. I have gotten some very bizarre results otherwise, because the tool seems to sometimes assume that the defects are actually part of the face.
I prefer the flexibility of working with three channels over one. Even though the differences between the channels are slight, there are chances that a weakness in one channel, say Blue, may be offset by strengths in the others. (If you mix RGB to single-channel grayscale, it’s not the end of the world. But moving forward, you have to accept whatever frailties may later be exposed in your mix.) You also leave your output options wide open, including as you mentioned Colorize, but also more nuanced treatments such as duotones, and you generally ensure richer blacks when printing. As for hand-repairing before Photo Restoration, sounds reasonable to me!
Yes, you definitely could. But in this particular case, I preferred the flexibility of working with the three different channels. Even though the differences between the channels are slight, there are chances that a weakness in one channel may be offset by strengths in the others.
That does work, but that's an easy photo to restore. If you did it using a more challenging photo, like the new daguerrotype of Dolly Madison that has multiple types of damage, I would be more impressed.
Great, easy to follow tutorial. I've been going about this a completely wrong way. Looking forward to giving your suggestions a try on some old photos.
Remember: Do not use Generative fill to fix multiple spots as shown in this. If you do that way after Nov 1, You may lose all of your generative credits in a single photo! Don't worry if you are happy to donate your money to Adobe
@@dekeNow I think she refers to the fact that generative fill now (from Nov 1st) costs credits. Not exactly sure how it is counted though. Does ever little gen fill fix really cost 1 credit each? Does the remove tool also cost any credits?
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OK. Nice job but that was an extremely sharp image to begin with in comparison with some very old images. I have an image that will challenge you and AI if you care to take a look...
Image has been sent Deke via "we transfer". btw It's not my image. I've been teaching myself how to restore photos now since I retired just over a year ago and I asked friends and family for any they had. This was one but I threw in the towel on this.
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I was able to restore my very first photo using the instructions in this video. I am so excited and ready to try more.
That is such great news!
I have to fix an image with a very similar situation though my image was originally printed on a paper pamphlet. Black and white image printed on white paper that was folded in half. Have to try to get the crease out of the image and then turn it into halftones to be a screen-printed transfer for a friend. Wasn't sure if I was going to watch this whole video, but I have the same last name without the d at the end, so now I will watch it all lol. Thanks!
My pleasured (with a D at the end!)
well done. thanks I just worked on my photo while watching this with great results
That is excellent news!
I found this video to be very useful to what I was seeking to learn, thanks a lot. I’d only suggest to go more to the point 😊 but that’s me only.
Helpful video, but I have a question and a comment. Why it is important to change a gray scale image to RGB? Unless I am going to use one of the color tools (ie colorize), it doesn’t seem to make a difference, and as you say, it does unnecessarily increase the file size. I also find that for me, it is better to repair major defects in the faces BEFORE using the Photo Restoration tool. I have gotten some very bizarre results otherwise, because the tool seems to sometimes assume that the defects are actually part of the face.
I prefer the flexibility of working with three channels over one. Even though the differences between the channels are slight, there are chances that a weakness in one channel, say Blue, may be offset by strengths in the others. (If you mix RGB to single-channel grayscale, it’s not the end of the world. But moving forward, you have to accept whatever frailties may later be exposed in your mix.) You also leave your output options wide open, including as you mentioned Colorize, but also more nuanced treatments such as duotones, and you generally ensure richer blacks when printing. As for hand-repairing before Photo Restoration, sounds reasonable to me!
If you get the orange error message, try adding a
"full stop sign" into 'What would you like to generate", It very often will solve the problem.
You mean what we in the U.S. would call a period (.)? That does seem to work. Do you know why?
@@dekeNow It doesn't work anymore - why?
@@lovesmyway The period? Or the technique? (Photo Restoration has a flaw that I plan to visit in the future.)
@@dekeNow putting the period in the gen fill box to retry when photoshop flagged what we tried to do to begin with.
@@lovesmyway I’ll add that to my list of Photoshop’s erratic behavior. 🙄
Couldn't you convert from RGB to Gray to remove color casts then back to RGB to retouch?
Yes, you definitely could. But in this particular case, I preferred the flexibility of working with the three different channels. Even though the differences between the channels are slight, there are chances that a weakness in one channel may be offset by strengths in the others.
That does work, but that's an easy photo to restore. If you did it using a more challenging photo, like the new daguerrotype of Dolly Madison that has multiple types of damage, I would be more impressed.
I’m always on the prowl for images in worse shape. th-cam.com/video/9KX4jLX9kJo/w-d-xo.html for example. If you have links, lemme know!
If you get the orange error message, you can just type a . period that solves the issue.
Yes, I have heard this one. Do you know why that works?
Great to see you back! Thanks, as always, for the great video.
Good to be back, Eric!
When you get the orange message just press a period and hit enter to bypass
👍 yes
Do I have to have Firefly?
Well, no. This all happens in Photoshop.
Great, easy to follow tutorial. I've been going about this a completely wrong way. Looking forward to giving your suggestions a try on some old photos.
Let me know how it all works!
¡Gracias!
¡Con gusto! (And thank you!)
Hi Deke, will there soon be full courses in Photoshop like in the past in a one-on-one series for beginners, professionals, and masters?
👀👀👀
I am working on such a course right now. See patreon.com/dekenow for more info.
Thank you, I had forgotten about this and have spent a lot of time fixing some old B/W photos.
Thank you.
Excellent news!
Glad to see you in good health!
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Remember: Do not use Generative fill to fix multiple spots as shown in this. If you do that way after Nov 1, You may lose all of your generative credits in a single photo! Don't worry if you are happy to donate your money to Adobe
There is no indication that Photoshop will cease to support Gen Fill in existing files after Nov 1.
@@dekeNow I think she refers to the fact that generative fill now (from Nov 1st) costs credits. Not exactly sure how it is counted though. Does ever little gen fill fix really cost 1 credit each? Does the remove tool also cost any credits?
@@juurstudio Remove tool does not cost credits. Adobe’s credit system sounds fair to me, but I’m waiting to see how it pans out in practice.
What the heck is firefly?
firefly.adobe.com. It’s a web app that serves as the engine for Generative Fill in Photoshop.
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Great news! I am working on a full course. Timing and delivery unknown, but it is in the works!
Pin your contextual task bar :)
OK. Nice job but that was an extremely sharp image to begin with in comparison with some very old images. I have an image that will challenge you and AI if you care to take a look...
Sure, if you have a way to share it with me. You can try info@deke.com.
@@dekeNow I'll send it via wetransfer.
Image has been sent Deke via "we transfer". btw It's not my image. I've been teaching myself how to restore photos now since I retired just over a year ago and I asked friends and family for any they had. This was one but I threw in the towel on this.
@@jerbear197 Got it. I can experiment with it, but I would need permission from the folks in the photo, or someone with authority, to use it.
Hi Deke. I already got permission but I'll contact them again to verify.
photoshop has disabled photo restoration
Hmm, it’s still working as advertised for me. Are you saying it’s dimmed? Or it’s gone missing?
If you are having issues it is usually due to graphic card issues..update drivers and verify PS is using a compatible graphics card.
That takes way too long
have you ever noticed that you look like jim carry
I’ll have to look out for that going forward. 😁