Join us in our computer lab and take the mystery out of getting film negatives, slides, old photos or other printed material into your computer. Learn how to scan effectively so your resulting images meet your needs. Also learn the fundamentals of repairing and enhancing those old family pictures in need of some TLC, using Adobe's Photoshop Elements.

Prerequisites:

Basic computer skills

Course Outline:

Scanner overview - what they can do and which specifications really matter
Understanding resolution and how to set pixels-per-inch for your needs
File types: How to save & work with your scans to ensure you preserve quality
Basic restoration techniques with Adobe Photoshop? Elements - including:
Restoring colour & contrast
Removing dust, scratches & cracks
Colorizing B&W images

Who Should Attend?

Do you have hundreds, if not thousands of negatives, slides and prints around the house? Do you wish you could preserve these memories for future generations to enjoy? Our hands-on scanning and restoration workshop will show you the ins and outs of scanning negatives, slides and prints and how to restore a damaged photo to it's original glory.

Study Notes:

At the end of every paid workshop you take with The School of Imaging you will be provided with an access code to download the notes from our website. These notes are great for reviewing as they provide you with many step by step instructions on how to perform the techniques discussed in class.