{"id":126159,"date":"2019-02-19T16:47:59","date_gmt":"2019-02-19T16:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amateurphotographer.co.uk\/?p=126159"},"modified":"2019-02-19T16:47:59","modified_gmt":"2019-02-19T16:47:59","slug":"restore-old-prints-photoshop-elements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/latest\/photo-news\/restore-old-prints-photoshop-elements\/","title":{"rendered":"Restore old prints with Photoshop Elements"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_126176&quot;  class=\"c-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 820px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-126176 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-rebuild.jpg\" alt=\"Photoshop Elements rebuild\" width=\"800\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-rebuild.jpg 800w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-rebuild.jpg?resize=300,239 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-rebuild.jpg?resize=502,400 502w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-rebuild.jpg?resize=562,447 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Credit: James Paterson<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>Few Photoshop tasks are as rewarding as restoring an old photo. There\u2019s something deeply satisfying about breathing new life into damaged prints, so that they can be cherished for years to come. Whether you\u2019re restoring snaps from your own family album or as a favour for someone else, it leaves you with a glow as warm as the gorgeous sepia tones in these treasured old mementos.<\/p>\n<p>For users of Photoshop Elements, there are a host of powerful restoration tools on offer. Retouching tools like the Healing brushes and Clone tool are ideal for fixing marks and scratches, and the tonal commands make it easy to enhance and sharpen faded old details. Even heavy-duty restoration work such as repairing ripped prints is possible with simple layer and masking skills. We\u2019ll explore a few typical problems and how to fix them.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Tips for digitising your prints<\/h2>\n<p>The first task is to transform your old prints into ones and zeros. If the photo is in a frame then take care removing it, as the emulsion may stick to the glass and come away when it\u2019s pulled out. It\u2019s best to use a flatbed scanner to digitise the print \u2013 set the scanning resolution to 300 pixels per inch or more. If you can\u2019t use a scanner then a camera will do the job. The key thing is to light the print evenly with two lamps (you can use either flashes or constant lighting) on either side of the print. It can be helpful to stick the print to a wall, as it makes it easier to position the lights on either side, each angled at 45\u00b0. As for camera settings, it\u2019s best to use ISO 100 for maximum image quality, and set a mid-range aperture like f\/5.6 or f\/8, as this is typically the sweet spot where most lenses are at their sharpest.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_126169&quot;  class=\"c-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 820px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-126169 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-elements-rebuild-screen.jpg\" alt=\"Photoshop elements rebuild screen\" width=\"800\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-elements-rebuild-screen.jpg 800w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-elements-rebuild-screen.jpg?resize=300,183 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-elements-rebuild-screen.jpg?resize=630,384 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-elements-rebuild-screen.jpg?resize=562,342 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Credit: James Paterson<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>Miraculous restorations<\/h2>\n<p>Even very badly damaged prints can be restored. As long as enough detail remains, it doesn\u2019t matter if that detail is in several pieces. We begin by selecting each individual piece with the Quick Selection tool, then copy each to a new layer (Cmd\/ Ctrl+J). Once done, the Move tool and Transform command (Cmd\/Ctrl+T) can be used to reposition the broken pieces, shifting them back into place like a jigsaw. When all the pieces are lined up, finish off by retouching the seams using the Spot Healing Brush and Clone tool. To do so, make a new layer and set both tools to \u2018Sample All Layers\u2019 so that they sample from the combined details; then paint to fill in the gaps.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_126173&quot;  class=\"c-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 820px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-126173 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-elements-Spot-healing-brush.jpg\" alt=\"Photoshop elements Spot healing brush\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-elements-Spot-healing-brush.jpg 800w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-elements-Spot-healing-brush.jpg?resize=135,100 135w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-elements-Spot-healing-brush.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-elements-Spot-healing-brush.jpg?resize=532,400 532w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-elements-Spot-healing-brush.jpg?resize=562,422 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Before (left), After (right). The Spot Healing Brush is ideal for removing little scratches and marks quickly. Credit: James Paterson<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>Master the Healing and Clone tools<\/h2>\n<p>The Clone Stamp tool and Healing brushes are the go-to tools for much restoration work \u2013 or indeed all kinds of retouching tasks. There are two healing tools to choose from: the Spot Healing Brush and Healing brush. The Spot Healing Brush is usually the one to start with. It works by automatically sampling from the surrounding image in order to x the area being painted. As such, it\u2019s brilliant for removing the little spots, marks, dirt, scratches and wrinkles that inevitably appear in old prints. Simply paint over them and let the tool do the work (for long scratches, shift-click between two points to paint a straight line).<\/p>\n<p>As with all automated tools the Spot Healing Brush can occasionally go wrong, but this is when you can switch to either the Clone tool or Healing Brush to tidy up. Both of these other tools require you to Alt-click to sample a source \u2013 usually a clean area nearby. The Clone tool simply copies pixels from the source area to the painted area. It\u2019s often most effective when used at a low opacity, as this allows you to gradually smooth out rough areas (to set a brush opacity quickly hit 1 for 10%, 2 for 20% and so on).<\/p>\n<p>All these tools can be set to \u2018Sample All Layers\u2019. This is handy, as it means we can create a new empty layer above our original image then retouch on this layer, thereby preserving the original image on the layer below if we ever need to go back to it.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_126166&quot;  class=\"c-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 820px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-126166 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-guided-edit.jpg\" alt=\"Photoshop Elements guided edit\" width=\"800\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-guided-edit.jpg 800w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-guided-edit.jpg?resize=300,167 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-guided-edit.jpg?resize=630,351 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-guided-edit.jpg?resize=562,313 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Credit: James Paterson<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>Use the \u2018Restore Old Photos\u2019 Guided Edit<\/h2>\n<p>The Guided workspace in Elements offers a wide range of techniques, each laid out like a tutorial with all the tools you\u2019ll need at hand. Found under \u2018Special Edits\u2019, the dedicated \u2018Restore Old Photos\u2019 guided edit is a great place to start, especially if you\u2019re a beginner. It guides you through cropping and retouching the print, then gives you the option to apply the Dust and Scratches filter and sharpening, as well as auto tonal fixes or a black &amp; white conversion. It doesn\u2019t give you the same control as doing things manually in the Expert Mode, but it\u2019s quick and easy.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126168 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-hand-painted.jpg\" alt=\"Photoshop Elements hand-painted\" width=\"800\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-hand-painted.jpg 800w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-hand-painted.jpg?resize=300,184 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-hand-painted.jpg?resize=630,386 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-hand-painted.jpg?resize=562,344 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_126167&quot;  class=\"c-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 820px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-126167 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-hand-painted-screen.jpg\" alt=\"Photoshop Elements hand-painted screen\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-hand-painted-screen.jpg 800w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-hand-painted-screen.jpg?resize=300,167 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-hand-painted-screen.jpg?resize=630,350 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-hand-painted-screen.jpg?resize=562,313 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Credit: James Paterson<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>Get the hand-painted look<\/h2>\n<p>Why not add colour to old photos to give them a hand-painted treatment? The technique is very easy. Simply go to the Layers panel and make a new empty layer, then change the Blend Mode to Color. The Color Blend Mode allows you to apply the colour while still keeping the details visible from below. Next grab the Brush tool, choose a colour and begin painting. Once done, make other layers for different colours. Often the colour can initially look too strong, but it\u2019s easy enough to tone it down by lowering the layer opacity. And if it doesn\u2019t look like the right shade, you can always tweak the colour afterwards by adjusting the Hue (hit Cmd\/Ctrl+U for the Hue\/Saturation command).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126172 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-replace-missing-parts.jpg\" alt=\"Photoshop Elements replace missing parts\" width=\"800\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-replace-missing-parts.jpg 800w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-replace-missing-parts.jpg?resize=300,243 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-replace-missing-parts.jpg?resize=495,400 495w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-replace-missing-parts.jpg?resize=562,455 562w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-replace-missing-parts.jpg?resize=180,145 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_126171&quot;  class=\"c-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 820px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-126171 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-replace-missing-parts-screen.jpg\" alt=\"Photoshop Elements replace missing parts screen\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-replace-missing-parts-screen.jpg 800w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-replace-missing-parts-screen.jpg?resize=300,167 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-replace-missing-parts-screen.jpg?resize=630,350 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-replace-missing-parts-screen.jpg?resize=562,313 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Credit: James Paterson<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>Replace missing details<\/h2>\n<p>If part of a photo is missing or badly damaged so as to be unrecognisable, you might be able to mirror the details from elsewhere to fix the problem. To do this, make a loose selection of the area you want to copy using the Lasso tool, then hit Cmd\/Ctrl+J to copy it to a new layer and Cmd\/Ctrl+T to transform. Right-click and choose Flip Horizontal to flip it and drag it into position to fill in the missing details. Once done, we usually need to soften the edges of the piece so that it blends in with everything else. To do this, we add a layer mask, grab the Brush tool and \u2013 using a soft-edged brush tip \u2013 paint with black around the edges for a smoother transition.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_126179&quot;  class=\"c-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 820px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-126179 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-get-creative.jpg\" alt=\"Photoshop Elements get creative\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-get-creative.jpg 800w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-get-creative.jpg?resize=135,100 135w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-get-creative.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-get-creative.jpg?resize=532,400 532w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-get-creative.jpg?resize=562,422 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Credit: James Paterson<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>Get creative<\/h2>\n<p>Instead of doing a straightforward restoration, why not use old photos as material for creative artwork? There\u2019s something about the authenticity of vintage prints that makes them ripe material for a surreal makeover like this. You can create all kinds of wonderful collage effects using selections, layer and masks. Here \u2013 after removing the facial features \u2013 we\u2019ve duplicated our original layer several times, making each one slightly smaller, then used a layer mask to hide the central portion of the face, revealing the smaller head on the layer below.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Five commands to speed up your restoration<\/h2>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_126161&quot;  class=\"c-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 820px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-126161 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-auto-haze-removal.jpg\" alt=\"Photoshop Elements auto-haze removal\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-auto-haze-removal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-auto-haze-removal.jpg?resize=135,100 135w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-auto-haze-removal.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-auto-haze-removal.jpg?resize=532,400 532w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-auto-haze-removal.jpg?resize=562,422 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Credit: James Paterson<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>1. Auto-haze removal<\/h2>\n<p>This automatically boosts washed-out blacks and enhances detail. Go to Enhance&gt;Auto Haze Removal to apply.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_126170&quot;  class=\"c-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 820px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-126170 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-remove-colour-cast.jpg\" alt=\"Photoshop Elements remove colour cast\" width=\"800\" height=\"616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-remove-colour-cast.jpg 800w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-remove-colour-cast.jpg?resize=300,231 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-remove-colour-cast.jpg?resize=519,400 519w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-remove-colour-cast.jpg?resize=562,433 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Credit: James Paterson<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>2. Remove a colour cast<\/h2>\n<p>For colour prints go to Enhance&gt;Adjust Color &gt;Remove Color Cast then click on a point that should be neutral, like the headscarf here.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_126165&quot;  class=\"c-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 820px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-126165 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-dust-and-scratches-filter.jpg\" alt=\"Photoshop Elements dust and scratches filter\" width=\"800\" height=\"619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-dust-and-scratches-filter.jpg 800w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-dust-and-scratches-filter.jpg?resize=300,232 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-dust-and-scratches-filter.jpg?resize=517,400 517w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-dust-and-scratches-filter.jpg?resize=562,435 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Credit: James Paterson<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>3. Dust and Scratches filter<\/h2>\n<p>Found in Filter&gt;Noise, this applies an automatic fix across the image to remove small dust spots and can halve your retouching time.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_126162&quot;  class=\"c-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 820px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-126162 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-content-aware-fill.jpg\" alt=\"Photoshop Elements content-aware fill\" width=\"800\" height=\"607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-content-aware-fill.jpg 800w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-content-aware-fill.jpg?resize=300,228 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-content-aware-fill.jpg?resize=527,400 527w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-content-aware-fill.jpg?resize=562,426 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Credit: James Paterson<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>4. Content-Aware Fill<\/h2>\n<p>This fills in missing areas. Select the problem area with the Lasso tool then go to Edit&gt;Fill Selection and choose Use: Content-Aware.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_126174&quot;  class=\"c-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 820px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-126174 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-unsharp-mask.jpg\" alt=\"Photoshop Elements unsharp mask\" width=\"800\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-unsharp-mask.jpg 800w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-unsharp-mask.jpg?resize=300,229 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-unsharp-mask.jpg?resize=525,400 525w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Photoshop-Elements-unsharp-mask.jpg?resize=562,429 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Credit: James Paterson<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>5. Unsharp Mask<\/h2>\n<p>Use Enhance&gt;Unsharp Mask to sharpen soft details. Adjusting the Threshold will exclude grain from the effects of the sharpening.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.patersonphotos.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Paterson<\/a> is as skilled a photo editor as he is a photographer. His work has appeared in countless magazines and books, and in 2014, he was appointed editor of <em>Practical Photoshop<\/em> magazine.<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Revitalise old prints by using these simple Photoshop techniques, says James Paterson<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":323,"featured_media":126183,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[311,39,210,36],"tags":[],"product-category":[],"class_list":["post-126159","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-photo-news","category-photo_editing","category-technique"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.8 (Yoast SEO v26.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Restore old prints with Photoshop Elements - 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