Chapter 19. Restoring a Historic Poster

In this chapter, you'll learn

  • How to assess image colors for restoration

  • How to plan an image restoration project

  • How to align image elements by rotating a template

  • How to vectorize image elements

  • How to convert a selection to a path

  • How to replace typography

  • How to add a border to restored text

  • How to rescale and reconstruct an image

  • How to add foreground elements to the restored image

Let's face it, ever since Indiana Jones (or Lara Kroft, for the younger generation), archaeology has become sexy. And what greater reward for any would-be archaeologist than the chance to restore an important relic? Well, this chapter offers the chance in the form of a scan of a WPA poster.

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