ACE Image Retouching and Restoration 3

Question 1

When removing red-eye from a portrait taken in RAW format, what is the most efficient first step in Photoshop?

Accepted Answer

Use the Red Eye Tool in Camera Raw before opening the file

Answer

Camera Raw's Red Eye Removal tool corrects red-eye before the file is processed, preserving maximum image quality.

Question 2

To restore faded color in an old scanned photograph, which adjustment provides the most targeted control?

Accepted Answer

Curves with individual channel control

Answer

Curves allows independent control of each color channel, letting you precisely correct color cast and contrast simultaneously.

Question 3

Which selection technique is most accurate for isolating flyaway hair against a complex background before retouching?

Accepted Answer

Select and Mask with Refine Edge Brush

Answer

Select and Mask's Refine Edge Brush is specifically designed to capture fine hair and wispy edges against complex backgrounds.

Question 4

A photographer wants to remove a tourist from a vacation photo taken with a tripod. What is the fastest Photoshop-native method?

Accepted Answer

Use File > Scripts > Statistics with Median stack mode

Answer

Stacking multiple exposures with Median mode automatically removes moving subjects like tourists by keeping only stationary pixels.

Question 5

The 'Darken' blend mode on a Clone Stamp layer will:

Accepted Answer

Only replace pixels lighter than the sampled source

Answer

In Darken mode, the Clone Stamp only applies sampled pixels where the destination is lighter, leaving darker pixels untouched.

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