Software – Page 3 – Retouching Academy

28 Feb

Real World Practices, Software, Video Tutorial

How to Fix Patchy Skin With Capture One and Photoshop

One of the most challenging issues to fix while retouching skin is when it is patchy and discolored. This masterful video tutorial by the RA Instructor and author our Master Dodge & Burn and Color Grade video courses, Michael...

20 Feb

Hardware & Tools, Software, Video Tutorial

Review: Using the iPad Pro for Professional Retouching

If you were to take Apple’s marketing at face value, you might think that the latest generation of the iPad Pro could be a true computer replacement. But can it replace a Wacom Intuos or Cintiq? In this video,...

13 Feb

Efficiency & Productivity, Software, Video Tutorial

Hidden Photoshop Tricks to Improve Your Editing

January 13, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
adobe photoshop, photoshop tools, shortcuts
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Photoshop is one of those applications with such a massive array of tools and settings that you can learn something new every day. This video tutorial by Brendan Williams may help you in that quest, as it is loaded...

08 Feb

Fundamentals, Real World Practices, Software

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...

07 Feb

Efficiency & Productivity, Software, 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...

05 Feb

Beauty Retouching, Software, Video Tutorial

Working On Skin Tones In Capture One

January 4, 2019
Posted by Julia Kuzmenko McKim, RA Team
beauty retouching, capture one, video tutorial
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While I am still extremely attached to my own Beauty Retouching workflow in LR and PS, I like seeing how much Capture One has evolved over the years and now offers more great tools for Beauty Retouching. Beauty and portrait...

01 Feb

Software, Video Tutorial, Working With Colors

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

January 13, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
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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...

31 Jan

Software, Video Tutorial

One-Click Subject Selection Is Here and It Is Glorious

January 13, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
adobe photoshop, hair retouching, photoshop tools
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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...

23 Jan

Industry & Community News, Software

Review of Lightroom Classic Versus Lightroom CC

If you have been a loyal Adobe Lightroom user, you probably already know that Adobe discontinued perpetually licensed Lightroom 6 in 2017, and most likely support for it will eventually be dwindling too. If you are not planning to...

18 Jan

Fundamentals, Software, 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...

09 Jan

Fundamentals, Software

DNG File Format – Pros and Cons

January 5, 2019
Posted by Retouching Academy
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DNG Format is an Adobe product for formatting images so users can share them across different Adobe software platforms. The acronym is an abbreviation for Digital NeGative. DNG is a patented, lossless, open-access, raw image format. Hence, anybody can...

02 Jan

Industry & Community News, Software

Darktable Now Available in Windows Too

Beginner photographers and retouchers who are looking for free alternatives to Adobe subscription software until their hobby turns into a freelance business, may be delighted to know that Darktable, a free open-source alternative to Adobe Lightroom previously only available...

01 Jan

Software, Video Tutorial

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, you will learn how to use essential adjustments for the...

26 Dec

Software, 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...

11 Dec

Software, 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...

06 Dec

Industry & Community News, Software

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...

04 Dec

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

20 Nov

Software, 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 using this powerful new tool in no time.

15 Nov

Software, 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 Unmesh Dinda of PiXimperfect, details their similarities and differences. When it...

08 Nov

Fundamentals, Software, 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 fourteen tips and tricks for adding efficiency and visibility to...