Exercise 2 — Photo Retouching

Demoing

For this exercise, you are required to demonstrate your work by the end of the Lab class. Failure to present a demo will result in an automatic score of zero.

Files

Exercise file download (opens new window)

Introduction

In this exercise, you will practice photo retouching techniques using Adobe Photoshop. You'll work on four images, learning how to remove blemishes, use content-aware fill, get rid of watermarks, and restore damaged photos. The focus is on using non-destructive editing methods to keep the original images intact while making your edits look natural and professional. By the end, you’ll be able to enhance and clean up images with convincing results.

Instructions

Apply the retouching techniques practiced in class to the items below.

File 1: 01-photoshop-repairing-blemishes

• Remove all blemishes on the model in the photo
• Use the tools explored in class to make all edits non-destructive.

File 2: 02-photoshop-content-aware-fill

• Use content aware fill to remove the random giraffe non-destructively.
• Make sure the grass texture looks good and convincing!

File 3: 03-photoshop-watermark-removal

• Remove all the watermarks from the image
• Use the tools explored in class to make all edits non-destructive.

File 4: 04-photoshop-photo-restoration

• Restore the image by removing the cracks and watermarks in the image non-destructively.
• Make any other adjustments you want to improve the image.

File Setup

Compress and submit your lName-fName-section#-photo-retouching folder containing:

• 01-photoshop-repairing-blemishes.psd
• 02-photoshop-content-aware-fill.psd
• 03-photoshop-watermark-removal.psd
• 04-photoshop-photo-restoration.psd
• "Exports" folder containing exported jpgs using the Export As... dialogue:
  • 01-photoshop-repairing-blemishes.jpg - 1500px wide
  • 02-photoshop-content-aware-fill.jpg - 1000px wide
  • 03-photoshop-watermark-removal.jpg - 800px wide
  • 04-photoshop-photo-restoration.jpg - 720px wide

Submission

Refer to Brightspace for your section's due date.

• Open BS LMS and go to the Activities > Assignments page.
• Go to Exercise 2 — Photo Retouching
• Upload your compressed folder on the assignment page in BS LMS and click the submit button.