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  • Black and White Photo Restoration -
  • Episode DTWP-209

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    March 09, 2008
    4:30 AM Eastern

    Have you ever wanted to restore some of the old black and white photographs you have stored in your closet? Professional photographer Erin Manning teaches you how, with the help of photo editing software. After explaining some of the causes of photograph deterioration, she teaches her student how to properly scan old negatives and prints. Next, Erin gives the student step by step instructions on repairing tears and cracks using some of the basic tools found in photo editing software. She then shows her student how to correct the color of the old photograph, which may have faded or yellowed. Lastly, Erin prints her student’s fully restored photograph on special, archival paper that will last for generations.

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