24
Oct
⚠️ This article is important for legacy RA Panels users.
Since 2022, Adobe has been gradually retiring the legacy CEP framework used by non-UXP Photoshop extensions like our old Retouching...
03
Oct
Skin Work & Frequency Separation Section
The Skin Work & Frequency Separation (FS) section of the Beauty Retouch panel features a variety of scripts based on the Frequency Separation technique.
This technique...
29
Sep
Post-shoot culling is an essential yet often daunting part of a photographer’s workflow.
In his article Post-Shoot Cull: The Aggressive Art of Selecting Your Best Photos, Glen E. Grant shares...
07
Jul
A Photoshop Brush is a brush tip with defined characteristics, such as size, shape, and hardness (.ABR files). Brushes can be found in Window > Brush panel in Photoshop.
Before the CC2020 version of Photoshop, you could...
02
Jun
A Photoshop action is a series of steps that are performed in Adobe Photoshop and can be used and re-used with a simple click. An action is created by...
11
Mar
Check out our new video for the Beauty Retouch panel users on how to use the Luminosity Masking buttons. Our Luminosity Masking scripts create quick selections based on the...
13
Nov
The much-anticipated release of Photoshop for the iPad is finally here. With its initial launch version, most of the features that retouchers rely on are present: the Clone Stamp...
15
Aug
With recent updates to Photoshop and Lightroom CC, Adobe has rolled out new features for detail enhancement that are worth exploring. Each of these features function differently, and today's...
22
May
Adobe Lightroom has been an industry heavyweight for many photographers and retouchers. With each update bringing new features and performance improvements, Lightroom is a fully-loaded RAW Converter, image-editor, and a powerful file management system.While some photographers and retouchers may prefer to live entirely within Photoshop’s interface, there are many benefits to learning the ins and outs of this software as a complement to Photoshop, especially if you are dealing with large volumes of images.
10
Jan
Luminosity Masks and making use of Blend If are two phenomenal ways to gain precise control over the tonal range of your image. In general, these tools grant you...
12
Dec
The way color is captured in-camera can differ between brands, models, and lenses. When you first import your photographs to your RAW Converter of choice, you may...
04
Dec
With the release of the latest version of Capture One Pro – Version 12 – only a few days ago, we find ourselves with a host of new features...
29
Nov
Working non-destructively in Photoshop is the best way to edit photographs as each modification can be revised throughout post-production.
Using Adjustment Layers allows making changes to your photograph without permanently...
08
Nov
Accuracy is imperative for a retoucher, as your goal is creating a perfected final product. Color accuracy is one of those aspects of post-production that is vitally important, especially...
25
Oct
As megapixel counts go up, so do file sizes, making data management a critical aspect of every digital artist's workflow. With RAW file sizes typically ranging between 30MB-50MB an...
11
Oct
Color plays a vital role in photography and is often the marker of a skilled artist versus a beginner. When crafting one’s style and visual aesthetic, the way one...
04
Oct
To stay relevant and marketable in this highly competitive industry, it’s important to keep your skills sharp and to constantly learn new and improved ways to get the job...
27
Sep
By using Puppet Warp in Adobe Photoshop, you can manipulate the structure of a subject’s shape, features, or even reposition things like limbs or hair. It’s as if you’re...
19
Sep
A retoucher should be using the best tool for the job, and there’s really no better choice than a Wacom tablet. While a mouse or trackpad may be what...
12
Sep
Color Look Up Tables (or LUTs) can give your images a distinct look and feel though their colors. In our recent LUT-related article, you learned how to use LUTs in...