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...
THE ART & BUSINESS OF FREELANCE
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...
24
Apr
We care deeply about the quality of our products and choose not to jeopardize our users’ experience by offering panels that might not perform as they should due to outdated Adobe software. As a result, we will no longer offer RA Panels for Photoshop CS6 for purchase…
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.
14
May
On May 8th, 2019, Adobe mysteriously pulled all but the two most recent versions of their applications for download. Immediately following this announcement, however, actively subscribed customers began receiving...
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...
24
Oct
Adobe's latest release of Photoshop CC 2019 came with an impressive list of new features that are well worth the upgrade. While some features, such as the Frame Tool,...
18
Oct
There has been no shortage of exciting announcements for digital artists from Adobe MAX 2018. For photographers and retouchers making use of the Adobe photography ecosystem, the latest updates...
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...