Using The Brush Tool In Image Restoration Whilst Not Losing Photographic Grain
Posted by admin at 12:27 | Filed In Photography
Creating convincing grain over an airbrushed area.
Most Adobe Photoshop users, from novice to pro, will recoil at the thought of using the Brush Tool in restoring or manipulating any portion of a photographic image. This is understandable as this process usually results in a very digital and texture-less conclusion. Many have abandoned the Brush Tool altogether in preference to the Clone/Stamp, Heal Tool or Pattern Maker as primary methods.
I use the Brush Tool on a regular basis and have done so for the past 10 years to reconstruct any part of an image that cannot be easily repaired via the Clone/Stamp Tool or by using copy(Ctrl C), paste(Ctrl V) and Transform (Ctrl T). When so much of an image has been lost and options are thin on the ground, using the Brush Tool is still a viable alternative.
Rebuilding using the Brush Tool
Here is a step by step recipe for creating a photo realistic object using the Brush Tool.
- Firstly, create a blank new layer to isolate the region of your image to which you will apply the Brush Tool.
- Outline the shape of the object that you would like to create using the Polygonal Lasso Tool.
- Now, mix a base-colour/tone using the Color floating palette (menu: Window> Color).
- Paint over the selected area to fill, or flip your colour-chip (quick key X) and then fill (Ctrl Backspace). This will form the primer colour/tone of your object.
- Change the opacity of the paint and blend in all required shadows, highlights and patterns to create detail in the object. Some artistic skill may be needed.
- Once finished, deselect (Ctrl D) any selection you may still have.
- Add noise to your layer (menu: Filter>Noise>Add Noise). I suggest a small amount between 1.5 to 2.5 to start with.
- Now, add a little Gaussian Blur (menu: Filter>Blur>Gaussian Blur), between 0.5 to 1.5. Adjust until preview displays desired result.
- Flatten image (menu: Layer>Flatten Image).
Conclusion
That should do it. If the grain doesnt match, try using a greater or lesser combination of Noise and Gaussian Blur. Although some may use Photoshops own grain generator (menu: Filter>Texture>Grain...), I prefer to maintain an enhanced level of control over the appearance of photographic grain.
Remember: Using this technique, you should find that by fine-turning the mix of Noise and Gaussian Blur, you can produce any type of grain.
Author: James Middleton
http://www.turningturnip.co.uk
You are free to use this article on your own website or email newsletters on the condition that you do not change it in anyway. You must also acknowledge the author and leave a link to http://www.turningturnip.co.uk/photoshop/.
Photo Restoration and Photography Terms Part One
If you are a beginning photographer, or even if you have been in the business for years, there are undoubtedly some photo res...
Digital vs Film - Or Digital and Film
Technology is advancing at an amazing rate. Digital image capture now rivals film for quality. The photo magazines constantly...
The A2Z of Online CRM
Automate your business activities with ease using Online CRMAutomation is the name of the game as far as businesses are conce...
How to Photograph a Wedding - Getting Started
Wedding PhotographyPhotographing a wedding is not for the faint hearted, but it is possible to get started in this business w...
Abatement Confirmation Key in Preventing Disaster
One of the biggest problems in our civilization is our wildfires as they take out personal property, national forests and des...
Nature in Framed Landscape Panoramas
Landscapes have been a popular subject for painters, photographers and other artists for centuries. Landscapes most often hi...
Photographic Equipment Goes To The Next Level
Photographic equipment and its associated hobby have gone mainstream. When Henry Ford invented the assembly line, it made car...
Auto Loan Calculator - Your Magic Tool To Compare Car Loan Offers
An auto loan calculator is a kind of wonder tool for you. An Aladdins lamp thats going to give you the various amounts that y...
What is Hot in Photo Album Software Today?
Digital photography has taken over the world of photography in a storm, new photographers are excited and are absolutely lovi...
Digital Photography Image Stabilization
Got shaky hands? Cant hold a camera steady? Want sharper photographs? It just might be that you need some image stabilization...
How To Get Rid Of Shyness
How many times have you been sitting at home alone on the weekend while everyone else is out having a great time. I bet you h...
4 Quick Tips to Improve Your Self Confidence
Self confidence is akin to a tool. It provides you with a sense of certainty, and helps you to manage your fears. Self confid...
A Guide to Purchase a Digital Camera
Photographic camera became a desired consumer item since it became handheld many years ago. As it became digital with no need...
Digital Cameras - Great Pictures Come With Superb Cameras
Digital photography is gaining enormous esteem among the photographers of all levels. In fact, the era of film cameras is ove...
Starting a Photography Business - The Importance of Image
A Professional Approach is Essential In this article, I remind you of the importance of discarding the label of amateur. I w...
Kitchen Cabinets - Remodeling and Updating
Painting your kitchen cabinets can less costly than refacing or replacing your cabinetry. The most expensive remodeling proj...
How To Take Your Photographs To A New Level On A Budget?
Point and shoot digital cameras are great for the occasional family snapshot or the roadside landscape. But what if you want ...
Abatement of Weeds at Your Log Cabin
If you have a secluded getaway like a log cabin in the woods you need to insure that you very carefully remove the weeds, und...
CRM Application Is Most Beneficial And Essential Software Tool For Any Business Organization
In the past, the business development signified, one needs to be in the right place at the right time. That is a phrase of th...
Digital Cameras - A Basic Introduction
A digital camera is used as the same as the traditional 35mm film camera. Basically you point, shoot and you capture an image...