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# Preparing for Dust Removal

Before removing dust artefacts from your shots, there are several things you should do:

- Identify the best repair type for your footage.
- Determine if you should be using the manual or automated method.
- Optimize the dust removal options for the characteristics of your shots.

#### Topics in this section

- Deciding on a Repair Type
- Deciding on Manual or Automated Dust Removal
- Optimizing Dust Detection