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24 Jan
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How to Cut Out Hair Quickly in Photoshop

  • January 13, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • beauty retouching, composites, hair retouching
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Masking out hair is often one of the most challenging and time-consuming tasks that a retoucher can have. This incredibly handy tutorial by Nathaniel Dodson of tutvid demonstrates how...

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18 Jan
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Understanding Blending Modes in Photoshop

  • March 1, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • blending modes, fundamentals, photoshop
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Whether you are color grading, manipulating tones, or creating a composite, understanding blending modes will help you achieve the desired result. This crash course by Jesús Ramirez of the...

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16 Jan
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Four Tricks to Speed Up Your Workflow in Photoshop

  • March 25, 2024
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • efficiency & productivity, retouching education
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There are many methods for increasing your productivity while working in Adobe Photoshop, but they're not always obvious. This useful tutorial by Kevin Roodhorst demonstrates four ways for taking...

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11 Jan
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Six Reasons Why You Might Not Be Getting Retouching Jobs

  • January 13, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • retouching business, retouching education, working with clients
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Being a freelance retoucher in the beauty, fashion, and commercial industries can be incredibly competitive. Gaining loyal, repeat clients should be the top priority of every retoucher. In the beginning,...

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09 Jan
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Six Retouching Issues to Prevent Before The Capture

  • January 13, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • beauty retouching, commercial retouching, skin retouching
The old adage of “time is money” could not be truer for retouchers, as our detail-oriented work demands hours of our time. For photographers that retouch their own work, the...

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01 Jan
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Getting Started with Essential Adjustments in Capture One 11

  • January 13, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
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For those interested in switching to Capture One 11 as their primary RAW image editor, this quick introductory video is a great place to start your transition. In this tutorial,...

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26 Dec
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How to Tone Images With Adjustment Layers in Photoshop

  • January 13, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • color grading, working with colors
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There is no understating the importance of thoughtful color when it comes to post-production. Regardless of the genre of photography, color impacts the viewer’s perception of mood, texture, atmosphere,...

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20 Dec
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6 Tricks for Better Performance With a Wacom Tablet

  • January 13, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
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For any professional retoucher, a graphics tablet is a necessity. However, there is an initial adjustment period, and like many tools, there are many customization options and little-known features. In...

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11 Dec
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Color Grading with Color Lookup Tables in Photoshop

  • January 13, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • 3Dluts, color grading, color lookup
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A hidden gem within Photoshop is the Color Lookup Adjustment Layer, which utilizes LUTs for a different approach to color grading images. This lightning-fast tutorial by tutvid will give...

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06 Dec
Industry & Community News, Software for Retouching

Powerful New Tools for One-Click Selections Coming Soon to Photoshop

  • January 13, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • adobe photoshop, selections
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Adobe Sensei, which is Adobe’s AI machine-learning apparatus, has been the backbone for much of the powerful innovations brought to their applications. Recently, Adobe teased a new feature that removes...

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04 Dec
Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial, Working With Colors

Phase One Releases Capture One 11 With New Features & Improved Performance

  • January 13, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • capture one 11, phase one, raw converter
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Phase One has recently launched Capture One 11 with an impressive host of new features for retouchers and photographers alike. Capture One has enjoyed increasing popularity among professionals for...

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29 Nov
Hardware & Tools, Working With Colors

Buyer’s Guide to the Best Monitors for Retouching

  • January 22, 2025
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • monitor for retouchers, photography display, retouching monitor
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The end of the year is an opportune time to invest in your business or add a smart purchase to your holiday wish list. In a retoucher’s quest for quality,...

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27 Nov
Efficiency & Productivity, Real World Practices, Video Tutorial

How to Quickly Clean Studio Backdrops in Photoshop

  • January 7, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • backdrop, background, paper backdrops
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Paper backdrops are a staple within any studio setup as they offer a wide range of colors at a reasonable price. The downside, however, is that the paper becomes dirty...

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21 Nov
Efficiency & Productivity, Video Tutorial

5 Ways to Fix Poor Ergonomics at Your Desk While Retouching

  • January 19, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • good retouching habits, healthy habits for retouchers, retouching ergonomics
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Sitting at your desk for hours on end culling through photographs or retouching can begin to wreak havoc on your body.  Practicing smart ergonomic techniques can save you from neck...

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20 Nov
Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

Quickly Learn the Curvature Pen Tool in Photoshop CC 2018

  • January 7, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • curvature pen tool, pen tool, photoshop
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The Curvature Pen Tool is one of the most exciting new features brought to Photoshop CC 2018, making selecting and masking a breeze.  This quick video tutorial will have you...

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15 Nov
Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

The Differences Between Levels and Curves in Photoshop

  • January 7, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • curves, levels, photoshop
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During the journey to become proficient with Adobe Photoshop, two tools - Levels and Curves - will likely beg the question: what is the difference between them? This video by...

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13 Nov
Video Tutorial, Working With Colors

Using Gradient Maps to Color Grade Your Photographs

  • January 7, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • color grading, gradients, working with colors
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Color grading images is an essential aspect of post-production. Just as films are always color graded to instill a certain aesthetic or mood, the same is often true when...

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08 Nov
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14 Lightroom Tips to Speed up Your Workflow

  • January 7, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • lightroom, shortcuts
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Adobe Lightroom contains a plethora of hidden settings and shortcuts that can make photo-editing a breeze. This helpful tutorial by photographer, Evan Ranft will guide you through his top...

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07 Nov
Real World Practices, Video Tutorial, Working With Colors

How to Quickly Add Color to a Gray Background in Photoshop

  • January 7, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • background, refining selections, working with colors
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A neutral gray backdrop is a staple of any studio setup, a versatile choice that can be easily adapted for various lighting situations. However, too much of a good...

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02 Nov
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Brush Stroke Smoothing in Photoshop CC 2018

  • July 18, 2022
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • CC2018, Healing Brush, healing brush settings
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One of the many new features brought to the Photoshop CC 2018 update, was the introduction of a new brush smoothing algorithm. These new tools grant a more polished...

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