Three AI-based Photoshop Tools to Repair Still Images [v]

[ This is an excerpt from a recent on-line webinar: “Working with Still Images in Apple Final Cut Pro” which is available as a download in our store, or as part of our Video Training Library. ]

EXCERPT DESCRIPTION

Still photographs, slides and digital images are a common component in many video projects. From digital photos to maps to old photos, editors often need to bring still images to life. In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan demonstrates three simple AI-based Photoshop tools to repair and improve still images for video projects.

Three AI-based Photoshop Tools to Repair Still Images

TRT: 6:59 — MPEG-4 HD movie

SESSION DESCRIPTION

Still photographs, slides and digital images are a common component in many video projects. From digital photos to maps to old photos, editors often need to bring still images to life.

In this session, Larry Jordan starts at the beginning with an old print photo. Then, step-by-step, he takes you through the entire process from scanning to prepping images, improving resolution, then animating them in Final Cut Pro and Apple Motion. Specific topics include:

• Still image workflow
• Use SilverFast 9 to get better scans of old photos or slides
• Prep scanned or digital images in Photoshop
• Improve image resolution using TopazLabs’ Photo.AI
• Animate stills in Final Cut Pro
• Animate stills and objects in Apple Motion

Whether you are new to scanning or an old hand with still images, Larry’s tips and workflow will help make all your images look better.

AUDIENCE LEVEL

This is an intermediate-level session. Some knowledge of Final Cut Pro will be helpful in understanding this material.