PHOTOSHOP TUTORIAL: Photo Restoration, How to repair and restore damaged Photographs

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In this video, I show you how I restore photographs using Adobe Photoshop. Whether you're working to repair cherished family portraits or if you'd just like to see historical photos shine again like new, this video is for you!
My non destructive editing method broadly involves using Photoshop's crop and healing brush tools, along with some subtle brightness adjustment using a curves adjustment layer.
I made a companion tutorial where I colour the restored photograph. Which can be found here if you're interested: • PHOTOSHOP TUTORIAL: Ph...
More can be found about the original photograph here: www.loc.gov/item/2016708602/
To see colourised pictures, including the one featured in this video, you can follow me at the following:
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@samiburnette1721 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tutorial. I have many old family photos to restore, and this helped tremendously. Keep making these tutorials - so very helpful!

@natew3043 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe how simple you made this video. Awesome!!!

@GeorgePlaysGTA 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial video! I CANNOT believe the improvement after all of the fix ups. I saw the fixed up one first on the other video and i was blown away when i saw how much you'd fixed! worth the watch

@JBColourisation 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks once again for the kind words George!

@brendaweaver6404 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I've scanned my parents wedding album from the early 90s and there were so many specs I needed to fix. This was incredibly helpful

@JBColourisation 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I'm glad it was of use! :)

@chrisnissyreos1039 3 жыл бұрын

This helped me fix an old photo of my grandpa and another from my great grandpa. Thank you 🙏🏻

@divyansh3666 Жыл бұрын

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@carolinegowdy6309 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I have been using photoshop for many years now and have never run across a tutorial as easy to follow as this one!

@BURTBROWN Жыл бұрын

BOY, you point out a lot of small details and tricks that APPLY TO REGULAR PHOTO PROCESSING!!!!!! I really glad I watched this and subscribed!!! Going to color next!!!! THANKS!!!

@renkessler5476 3 жыл бұрын

I have been doing restorations for several years. It is interesting how you and I use different techniques to achieve the same results. As well, it is always good to see a fresh approach a problem. It gives me the chance to learn something new. Good job!

@JBColourisation 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! If you have any suggestions to share, please feel free! :)

@BoysGotit Жыл бұрын

That’s what’s so great about photoshop their is no mastering photoshop it’s an art and everyone achieves their art differently

@QuietStorm710 3 жыл бұрын

Currently completing Cert IV Photography and your video was recommended as part of an assignment to restore old and damaged photographs. I'm an older student and technology can sometimes be a little harder for me to grasp straight up, usually because too many assume you already know how to work everything, which I don't. Restoration is a subject I enjoy a lot and would like to do more of later so this was informative and quite easy to follow. It taught more than my class in the use of some of the tools and options which will already help with the assignment where I was having a little difficulty so thank you for that. What I will ask is whether some scanners are better than others for getting the original image loaded for restoration. Otherwise, excellent instruction and will definitely look into your other videos. Thank you!

@vinaybhat1155 3 жыл бұрын

You have done it brilliantly and also every filter/ correction is non-destrucrtive. Thanks a heap for the tips!

@eusebiotorres614 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the fantastic tutorial. I recently set out to color and restore some old family photos and their channel is the one that is helping me the most to understand and do it well. Thank you so much for everything.

@JBColourisation 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome indeed! I'm glad that i was of service. :)

@gabriellastauffer 3 жыл бұрын

My grandfather recently passed and my mom asked me to help fix an old picture of him. You are so helpful, thanks!

@MichaelProstka 3 жыл бұрын

I've never seen that one with spot healing on a new layer - brilliant!

@Thunderclouification 2 жыл бұрын

I needed to get rid of creases and spots on a photo of my mom for her obituary. I was worried my old version of Photoshop could not do it, but your very clear instructions had me producing a nice job in little time. Thank you!

@JBColourisation Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, it's always nice to hear when a video has been useful to someone and I was really happy to read it :)

@Mountainfairy347 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial. I really enjoyed watching this and I learned a lot. You made it very easy to understand. Looking forward to your other tutorials.

@JBColourisation 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! :)

@bubbasfavs9226 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial. I’ll certainly be using these techniques. Thanks

@SU4AB 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work! It's so therapeutic to watch.

@JBColourisation 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :)

@oliviaherrell7867 2 жыл бұрын

My family just found a photo of my Great Aunt as a young woman that my Great Uncle carried in his wallet for many years. This video is going to help me restore it for my family. Thank you!

@sherifwahba4653 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning! Thank you for sharing such a powerful and informative tutorial, Sir!

@JBColourisation 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much indeed! KZfaq only just informed me of some of my comments, so sorry for late response! :)

@DaggerXS 2 жыл бұрын

Great video mate, really nice and easy to understand and follow. Thanks!

@photorestorationalc4846 2 жыл бұрын

Great work! Thank you, watching this video helped me make a start on restoring my photos. Keep it up! 💯

@jenniferthomas5715 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant tutorial!!! ❤️ Thank you so much!!!

@JBColourisation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for the kind words, and for taking time to leave a comment! :)

@indieshack4476 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial, thanks! In my ignorance I was using clone stamp instead of healing brush for the kind of blemishes you remove - very educational!

@sandracartwright2942 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing Thank you so much for taking the time to demonstrate how a photo can be restored & updated ... Precious photos and memories of generation of family Members could have been lost without your Expert Skills N Professional Photo Restoration.. it was certainly Extraordinary to see the Recreation and Restoration of this Photo, Again Thank You so Very much

@gauravrahul4917 11 күн бұрын

That was simply amazing..

@fatheronthebeat4164 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sensei! You are a blessing!

@xomv96 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! has helped me massively with restoring old photos

@logothaironsides2942 4 жыл бұрын

cool. I like your approach using the healing brush options. I learned a few new things there that will come in handy.

@JBColourisation 4 жыл бұрын

I'm very glad to hear it helped! Thanks for your comment. :)

@Lightning-speed27 4 жыл бұрын

Sensational ! Thank you ! Keep up the great work.

@JBColourisation 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! :)

@user-ny2hl8cb2b 10 ай бұрын

most helpful video I've seen. bro just saved me.

@JoseAguilar-yk1xs Жыл бұрын

thank you for the detailed guide, it helped me install this soft

@hermanlopez2945 Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Thank you for sharing tips and tricks.

@dggd 5 ай бұрын

Excellent!❤

@gladysa2364 Жыл бұрын

Great video! You showed me some good tips!!

@truthinvestment8962 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial and presentation.

@kitohammond 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Video. Thanks friend. I'll give this a shot.

@michaellyne8773 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much for Sharing your knowledge, I have learned so much. Still a long way to go before I reach your standards, you made this look so easy but also fun to watch.

@user-pm1xw1oj2k Жыл бұрын

OMG, it really worked. Thank you so much!!

@davefilms345 4 жыл бұрын

This is brillaint I'm learning as well this has helped me loads. I've subed

@JBColourisation 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have lots more videos planned for the future, once i can get over making the one I just posted ha ha.

@Adnazinha 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I've learned so so much!

@wenreloz Жыл бұрын

Great video, the menu works great

@ClarkTeddles 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! this really helped, I just finished a restoration of an original 35mm frame from the Batman 1989 trailer, Thanks again!

@espektromedia82 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great tutorial!

@fable8991 Жыл бұрын

THANKS FOR THIS IV BEEN SEARCHING FO SOOO LONG

@Alixdkari 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial, thank you! Additional commendation for sticking with Windows 7 well into 2020.

@JBColourisation 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, particularly for the Windows 7 comment! :D

@miguel-uo9pw Жыл бұрын

I am very glad that I stumbled upon your video

@gabmilitao 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, thanks a lot!

@petersolomon5227 Жыл бұрын

An orthodox, preferable way to restore old photographs. I have some affection for semi-automated AI CG tools. However, they need to be used with care and subtlety. Well done JBColourisation.

@sinydedeugd6989 3 жыл бұрын

Love your tutorials, thank yo so much!

@JBColourisation 3 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for your very kind comment! :)

@Virginia6779able 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your tutorial. Many Thanks

@JBColourisation 3 жыл бұрын

Complete Beginners Photoshop Guide kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fp96ntWKucqylnU.html Lots of helpful information for those starting out, or looking to improve their Photoshop knowledge :) REDBUBBLE STORE: www.redbubble.com/people/JBColourisation/shop Hi! Feel free to post any questions below and i'll do my best to answer them! Also if you liked this video I have loads of others on this channel including one about America's secret One Day President: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y85yZdGlsqmbj6c.html

@Genesimmons8 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there. I just took a look at Adobe's site and there are all kinds of versions and other types of programs which I find a bit confusing. Which is the version you use?

@julesandy27 3 жыл бұрын

Hi great video I was wondering can you get the same results using procreate?

@XavierSoriaPoma Жыл бұрын

OMG THANKS SO SO MUCH THIS HELPED!!!

@JonMurray 3 жыл бұрын

Mate, this was an absolutely fantastic video. The first video I clicked on when searching photo repair. You deserve far more subscribers than you have. Great tutorial. New subscriber 👍🏻✌🏻

@JBColourisation 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words and for your subscription! :D

@mirandavandenberk786 3 жыл бұрын

This is great,I go try this with a picture of my mother

@opheliksia7139 2 жыл бұрын

Learning a lot from you. Thank you! [Subscribed]

@Peter_Cetera Жыл бұрын

Very useful tutorial!

@stockfella Жыл бұрын

Great video. I was just sent a photo with a small tear near the top running vertical down the pic about a 1/2". This video probably a great start for me to work on the pic. I hit subscribe as I really enjoyed this content.

@leiankyleperalta3033 Жыл бұрын

You will definitely become the top 1 who makes cracks

@davidlamothe7133 Жыл бұрын

very useful video. thank you.

@feggysiregar5567 Жыл бұрын

Omg thanks very much ! ✨

@t.e.7320 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial. I'm new to Photoshop and planning to restore 50-100 year-old family photos after I DSLR RAW image and categorize them. :)

@dericheradia8243 Жыл бұрын

it looks good

@Tamrinschannel 4 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial man !! Awesome

@JBColourisation 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! :)

@martinclift3846 3 жыл бұрын

I came across your channel whilst looking for Paintsop Pro X9 tutorials. I must say that you have taught me mor about repair and colorisation than any PSP tutorial. Sadly, some of what I have learned from you today, I have no idea how to replicate on PSP. and purchasing PS is not an option I can afford. I can, however, recommend your tutorials for their clear and concise delivery. Excellent and thank you.

@JBColourisation 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comments! I did before make a tutorial for colourisation using the free software GIMP but i do really need to do one for restoration also as I really believe that you don't need paid software to get fantastic results. I have in mind to do some tutorials in the future for cheap software and apps also, in addition to free alternatives and I'll keep Paintshop Pro in mind. Thank you for the suggestion. :)

@martinclift3846 3 жыл бұрын

@@JBColourisation Don't leave it to long!

@BrianLallyOfficial Жыл бұрын

Excellent work

@olitoxiic5426 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@JBColourisation 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@dedeecitra_1658 Жыл бұрын

thank you straight to the point

@Sveinbeard 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Thanks.

@JBColourisation 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! :)

@user-mani7827 Жыл бұрын

your the best!!! thx!!!

@debz6110 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Helpful video.

@JBColourisation 3 жыл бұрын

I'm very glad it was of help! Thanks for watching :)

@lorebraytia Жыл бұрын

thank u helped me a lot

@hvnzx9301 Жыл бұрын

good hack, good job man

@Raden253 3 жыл бұрын

really helpful thanks a lot!

@JBColourisation 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! :)

@shyampachisia9453 Жыл бұрын

thank you so much , it worked :)

@quydom 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing! Subcribed and Like already!

@JBColourisation 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for the Subscription and Like!

@niviadragonrider 2 жыл бұрын

You saved my bacon in college , your tutorials are amazing!! Thank you soooo much!!!

@wichatantri4155 Жыл бұрын

God, I'm glad I found your video that helped me

@samazoid 3 жыл бұрын

omg this tutorial is everything

@JBColourisation 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :D

@astraeatheapus3647 2 жыл бұрын

This is really useful! I'm trying to repair an 100+ year old photo for my grandma and the photo is *covered* in cracks, including a huge one across the persons waist. Hopefully I will get it done :)

@mariamatedei 2 жыл бұрын

wizardry! magic!

@mr0sir218 4 жыл бұрын

I have to answer questions that my teacher made as an assignment. And this is the video that was linked

@JBColourisation 4 жыл бұрын

Oooooooo I'm famous! If you have any additional questions, feel free to ask! :)

@nicumarinoiu5358 10 ай бұрын

SUPER!

@davidmiley1286 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this very informative. You started with quite a sharp image. What is your approach to using sharpening tools? cheers

@emilynorman-murphy8398 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you for this tutorial, it was really useful. Do you have any advice/warnings regarding the clone tool and content aware fill (especially as you mentioned the destructive nature of Photoshop haha). Thanks!

@sonalfernando2342 3 жыл бұрын

this is very useful,thamk you so much

@JBColourisation 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me know it helped, I appreciate it! :)

@Zangelleable 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Very great tutorial, but just one question. At 8:55, the black line above the eye seems to appear very suddenly for healing brush mode. How come? How did it happen? Montage of did i miss something? Thanks!

@750vfrman Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this excellent tutorial. I am in the process of creating a Bob Book of my family, not only from transparencies (I have a Nikon Coolscan) but old 120 prints back to the forties. My knowledge of photo software manipulation is weak. My question is, would Lightroom have much the same ability to heal & correct as you demonstrate with Photoshop? Thanks in anticipation.

@graceland75 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, can I use Elements or do I need a full version of Print Shop ?

@ricardojosedefreitas9002 Жыл бұрын

it works good

@garym6315 3 жыл бұрын

So for someone who has only ever used, and is still using, an old photoshop elements...the healing tool is a combination of the Clone tool and the spot healing? It samples a nearby area, but also blends it? That's pretty good. I've been restoring for years using my own limited software and self taught skills so basically use spot healing, clone painting etc.

@bokbokoo671 Жыл бұрын

great hack, thanks you

@kelleybrown3990 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you that was fabulous! I am actually going to restore my photos and hand color them like the old days. Can you tell my which version of Photos shop that is best for me to purchase if much of my work will be restoring old photos? Thank you again Great!

@JBColourisation 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful! Photoshop generally has two versions now, the full Creative Cloud or 'CC' version where you have to pay a monthly subscription to use and the standalone one off purchase 'Elements' version. Elements is generally designed more for a home consumer purpose, such as cleaning up family photos and basic design work and 'CC' is more designed for professional use. At least in the UK, the Elements 2020 version is around £70 one off and the 'CC' monthly version is £10 a month, on and on subscription, if you get the 'Photography' plan (Which is weirdly cheaper than getting Photoshop by itself and includes Adobe Lightroom). For purely restoration purposes I suspect the one off fee 'Elements' version would probably do everything you need. I've only ever briefly used that version however, so I wouldn't want to lead you down a false path. What I WILL say is that there are multiple tutorials using Adobe elements to clean up Photos which I'll suggest checking out, also 'Elements' and 'CC' both have 30 day free trials. So I'd generally suggest checking out these videos, as the working method is a bit different (Although the theory part is the same) and giving one or both of the trials a go to see how you feel about them. Sorry I can't be of more help! :) The videos I'd suggest checking out are. 'How to Repair and Restore an Old Damaged Photo in Photoshop Elements Tutorial' by 'How to Gurus' and 'How to restore old photographs in Photoshop Elements' by Digital Camera World.

@michaelangelogonzales8797 7 ай бұрын

Hello. Thats is a very helpfull tutorial I've learned a lot but I have some question to ask, what is your Preset when creating a new file? I hope you could help me. Thanks a lot.

@QuranRecitations360 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video

@JBColourisation 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! :)

@franklinekipngenobett6029 Жыл бұрын

Really work

@josediazh3890 4 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias

@JBColourisation 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful! :)

@AR-eh8hh 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your video! Keep them coming! What do you do when you scan in old black and white photos and the skin appears very blotchy? How is that dealt with?

@rcam8364 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU 🙏🏽

@sanyamgera192 Жыл бұрын

thankssss

@bigbadrobby 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, can you tell me how to correct fade out on old black and white pics. I try to improve old photos for service veterans from the 1900s onwards. A major problem is getting the exposure even from side to side, top to bottom etc

@JBColourisation 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, I actually made a tutorial titled 'PHOTOSHOP TUTORIAL: How to use Histogram and Curves to Repair Faded Images.' kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nKulZ8uDrc7Dpmg.html which may hopefully help you! For edges which are disproportionately faded it's possible to add layer masks to curves layers, as shown in that tutorial, in the same way I do with the colour layers in the colourisation tutorial. That way you can adjust only the contrast of selected areas of the picture as needed. Experimenting with adding a 'motion blur' on the mask, in the direction of an uneven fade as you mention will also allow such masked contrast adjustments to fade out more gradually. J