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01 Mar

Industry & Community News, Software for Retouching, Stay Inspired

Follow the New Capture One Dedication Campaign

• January 22, 2025
• Posted by Julia Kuzmenko McKim, RA Team
• capture one, RA inspiration
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In the newly released Capture One Dedication Campaign, Phase One highlights the dedication and creativity behind professional photography. Check out their new series of videos exploring various photography disciplines...

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28 Feb

Real World Practices, Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

How to Fix Patchy Skin With Capture One and Photoshop

• January 13, 2019
• Posted by Kendra Paige
• skin retouching, video tutorial
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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...

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20 Feb

Hardware & Tools, Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

Review: Using the iPad Pro for Professional Retouching

• January 13, 2019
• Posted by Kendra Paige
• adobe photoshop, graphics tablet, Wacom
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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...

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13 Feb

Efficiency & Productivity, Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

Hidden Photoshop Tricks to Improve Your Editing

• January 13, 2019
• Posted by Kendra Paige
• adobe photoshop, photoshop tools, shortcuts
• 2 comments

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...

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08 Feb

Fundamentals, Real World Practices, Software for Retouching

The Top Beginner Mistakes in Photoshop and How to Fix Them

• January 13, 2019
• Posted by Kendra Paige
• adobe photoshop, beauty retouching
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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...

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07 Feb

Efficiency & Productivity, Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

Lightroom Shortcuts to Speed Up Your Workflow

• January 13, 2019
• Posted by Kendra Paige
• adobe lightroom, post-production
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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...

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05 Feb

Beauty Retouching, Software for Retouching, 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...

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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

• January 13, 2019
• Posted by Kendra Paige
• capture one, color grading
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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,...

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31 Jan

Software for Retouching, 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...

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23 Jan

Industry & Community News, Software for Retouching

Review of Lightroom Classic Versus Lightroom CC

• January 5, 2019
• Posted by Julia McKim
• adobe, adobe lightroom
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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...

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18 Jan

Fundamentals, Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

Understanding Blending Modes in Photoshop

• March 1, 2019
• Posted by Kendra Paige
• blending modes, fundamentals, photoshop
• 2 comments

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...

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09 Jan

Fundamentals, Software for Retouching

DNG File Format – Pros and Cons

• January 5, 2019
• Posted by Julia McKim
• DNG, raw format
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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...

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02 Jan

Industry & Community News, Software for Retouching

Darktable Now Available in Windows Too

• January 22, 2025
• Posted by Julia McKim
• darktable, lightroom, raw format
• 2 comments

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,...

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01 Jan

Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

Getting Started with Essential Adjustments in Capture One 11

• January 13, 2019
• Posted by Kendra Paige
• capture one, raw format
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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,...

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26 Dec

Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial, Working With Colors

How to Tone Images With Adjustment Layers in Photoshop

• January 13, 2019
• Posted by Kendra Paige
• color grading, working with colors
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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,...

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11 Dec

Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial, Working With Colors

Color Grading with Color Lookup Tables in Photoshop

• January 13, 2019
• Posted by Kendra Paige
• 3Dluts, color grading, color lookup
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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...

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06 Dec

Industry & Community News, Software for Retouching

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

• January 13, 2019
• Posted by Kendra Paige
• adobe photoshop, selections
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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...

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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

• 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...

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20 Nov

Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

Quickly Learn the Curvature Pen Tool in Photoshop CC 2018

• January 7, 2019
• Posted by Kendra Paige
• curvature pen tool, pen tool, photoshop
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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...

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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...

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