beginner mistakes in photoshop and how to fix them
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08 Feb
Fundamentals, Real World Practices, Software for Retouching

The Top Beginner Mistakes in Photoshop and How to Fix Them

Learning Photoshop can be an intimidating endeavor for many beginning retouchers, as there are literally thousands of techniques that the software is capable of. The fact that many people are self-taught tends to lend itself to those users picking...

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lightroom shortcuts for a faster workflow
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07 Feb
Efficiency & Productivity, Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

Lightroom Shortcuts to Speed Up Your Workflow

Adobe Lightroom is a robust application with many features under the hood for photographers and retouchers. Leveraging all of its capabilities requires an amount of familiarization, and this three-minute video is a perfect option for picking up nearly twenty...

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color grading with color balance in capture one pro by zoe noble
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01 Feb
Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial, Working With Colors

How to Color Grade using the Color Balance Tool in Capture One Pro

Color goes a long way in creating a strong first impression with viewers, making it an essential part of every image maker’s workflow. In this video tutorial by Zoë Noble, you will learn how to use the Color Balance Tool...

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select subject photoshop cc 2018 january update
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31 Jan
Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

One-Click Subject Selection Is Here and It Is Glorious

With the January 2018 update to Photoshop CC 2018, users gained one of the most anticipated features to date: Select Subject. Powered by Adobe Sensei, their enigmatic AI, the time it once took to make complex selections has now...

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18 Jan
Fundamentals, Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

Understanding Blending Modes in Photoshop

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 Photoshop Training Channel breaks down the basic fundamentals of these...

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reasons why you are not getting retouching jobs
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11 Jan
Business & Clients, Successful Retouching Business

Six Reasons Why You Might Not Be Getting Retouching Jobs

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, however, finding your way can be a real challenge. Below...

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09 Jan
Efficiency & Productivity, Real World Practices

Six Retouching Issues to Prevent Before The Capture

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 cause-and-effect of accuracy in-capture pays dividends when it comes time...

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

How to Tone Images With Adjustment Layers in Photoshop

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, and more. Because of that, refining the process for color grading...

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20 Dec
Hardware & Tools, Video Tutorial

6 Tricks for Better Performance With a Wacom Tablet

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 the video tutorial below, Colin Smith of Photoshop Cafe demonstrates six handy...

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

Color Grading with Color Lookup Tables in Photoshop

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 you a crash course in how to create LUTs, as...

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06 Dec
Industry & Community News, Software for Retouching

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

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 the guesswork from masking out subjects: Select Subject. Presently, the primary...

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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

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 raw conversion, tethered capture, and as a primary image processing...

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

How to Quickly Clean Studio Backdrops in Photoshop

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 easily, manifesting with scuffs, smudges, grime, and other distractions that...

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21 Nov
Efficiency & Productivity, Video Tutorial

5 Ways to Fix Poor Ergonomics at Your Desk While Retouching

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 pain, back pain, leg pain, as well as wrist pain. We...

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