Digital Toolbox: How to Fix Spots, Dust, Tears, and Scratches

Fixing Spots, Dust,...

Revive your banged-up old black-and-white prints with a good scan and easy Photoshopping.

By Debbie Grossman Posted January 22, 2007

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Fixing Spots, Dust, Tears, and Scratches
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Sometimes you just have to clone. The Clone Stamp, which has been around since the early days of the program, takes a little more finesse than the Healing Brush. But when you've got a crack on an edge, it's your ticket to realism. Hit S on your keyboard to get the tool, pick a small, soft brush, and sample by holding down Alt (Option). Then carefully paint over the spot until it looks natural.

Digital Toolbox: How to Fix Spots, Dust, Tears, and Scratches

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