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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,...

20 Dec

Hardware & Tools, Video Tutorial

6 Tricks for Better Performance With a Wacom Tablet

January 13, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
Wacom, wacom settings
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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...

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...

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...

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...

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
1 comment

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,...

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...

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...

20 Nov

Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

Quickly Learn the Curvature Pen Tool in Photoshop CC 2018

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...

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...

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...

08 Nov

Fundamentals, Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

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...

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...

02 Nov

Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

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...

01 Nov

Fundamentals, High-End Beauty & Fashion, Software for Retouching

Blurring – Clarifying Some Misconceptions

As any resourceful retoucher would know, there is a strict low tolerance towards over-blurring in the high-end retouching community. On online forums where retouchers post their work for online...

31 Oct

Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

Color & Luminance Range Masking in Lightroom Classic CC

January 7, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
luminosity masking, range masking, working with colors
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Lightroom Classic CC is Adobe’s new lightning-fast desktop update, that brought much more than performance improvements to the table. Color and Luminance Range Masking is one of the more exciting...

25 Oct

Efficiency & Productivity, Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

5 New Features In Photoshop CC 2018

January 7, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
adobe photoshop, brush management, CC2018
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Last week, Adobe launched Adobe Photoshop CC 2018 with a host of improvements and new features. There were over eighteen noteworthy new additions to the application, but which ones...

23 Oct

Industry & Community News, Software for Retouching

Adobe’s New Creative Cloud Photography Plan

Adobe has launched a brand new version of Adobe Lightroom, along with a host of popularly requested new features for Photoshop CC 2018 and Lightroom Classic CC. With these...

17 Oct

Beauty Retouching, Video Tutorial

Get The Most Out Of Your Photos Before Retouching Begins

To achieve high quality retouching, it’s essential to start by getting the most detail out of the original photograph. This video tutorial by Julia Kuzmenko, walks you through her...

15 Oct

Creative Retouching, Video Tutorial

How To Quickly Save Photoshop Layers As Separate Files

October 8, 2024
Posted by Kendra Paige
photoshop hacks, photoshop layers, retouching
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There are thousands of tools, techniques, and shortcuts within Photoshop, and today we will share one that you’ll want to remember. When working with composite images, retouching a set of...

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How to Tone Images With Adjustment Layers in Photoshop

6 Tricks for Better Performance With a Wacom Tablet

Color Grading with Color Lookup Tables in Photoshop

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

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

Buyer’s Guide to the Best Monitors for Retouching

How to Quickly Clean Studio Backdrops in Photoshop

5 Ways to Fix Poor Ergonomics at Your Desk While Retouching

Quickly Learn the Curvature Pen Tool in Photoshop CC 2018

The Differences Between Levels and Curves in Photoshop

Using Gradient Maps to Color Grade Your Photographs

14 Lightroom Tips to Speed up Your Workflow

How to Quickly Add Color to a Gray Background in Photoshop

Brush Stroke Smoothing in Photoshop CC 2018

Blurring – Clarifying Some Misconceptions

Color & Luminance Range Masking in Lightroom Classic CC

5 New Features In Photoshop CC 2018

Adobe’s New Creative Cloud Photography Plan

Get The Most Out Of Your Photos Before Retouching Begins

How To Quickly Save Photoshop Layers As Separate Files

The Industry Is Moving. We Track What’s Changing, So You Don’t Have To.

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