This is a good example of some drywall repairs that we preformed on a home in Little Rock. Notice the crack in the "Before" picture and then the repair expertly done in the "After" picture. This repair involved first scraping away the old material, then taping the crack followed by a couple of coats of drywall compound which was sanded and painted to match.
The repair was so perfect the homeowner couldn't believe it and commented that it look like a new wall. We do this sort of repair all the time and is one that can be done on a ceiling or wall.