Photo Restoration: Color Correction

This is the companion web page for Chapter 10 of Photo Restoration KwikGuide. These pages are intended to support the book reader with example file downloads and tips, however they can be viewed by anyone. For information about purchasing the book see the Overview Page.

Files - Download the example files, save to disk, and then open in Photoshop Elements. The Zip file contains a Photoshop Elements image.

JPG File: 1495x1031 (270K)

ZIP File: 1495x1031 (3.4MB)

Color Correction

Try the automated color correction in Elements on this photo: Enhance | Auto Color Correction. It works great on this picture. Not all restoration fixes require complex commands and adjustments.

This is the full image (only partially shown in the book) from 1965.

Files - Download the example files, save to disk, and then open in Photoshop Elements. The Zip file contains a Photoshop Elements image.

JPG File: 1578x1073 (166K)

ZIP File: 1578x1073 (3MB)

Color Correction

This is the original color file. Add your own adjustments to bring out the color. (1970, Phu Bai, South Vietnam, Ektachrome 35mm slide)

Files - Download the example files, save to disk, and then open in Photoshop Elements. The Zip file contains a Photoshop Elements image, usually with layers.

JPG File: 776x1200 (204K)

ZIP File: 776x1200 (2MB)

Color Correction

This is the original, with no adjustment layers. Try your own layer adjustments as outlined in the book.

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