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03 Apr
Beauty Retouching, Industry & Community News, Software for Retouching

New Release: Beauty Retouch v3.2 & Pixel Juggler 2.2 for CS6 to CC2018

  • January 3, 2023
  • Posted by Julia McKim
  • new release, RA Panels, software update
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We are happy to announce the release of the newest versions of the Beauty Retouch and Pixel Juggler Panels, which now include their own installers! In this update, we have...

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reading a histogram in photography and photoshop
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28 Mar
Fundamentals, Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

How to Read a Histogram in Camera and After

  • January 13, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • adobe photoshop, histogram, photoshop tools
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The histogram is a tool that is present in photo editing applications and on the back of cameras, but are you comfortable with reading one? Learning how to read...

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14 Mar
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Enlarging Photos with Preserve Details 2.0 in Adobe Photoshop CC 2018

  • January 13, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • photoshop tools, software, video tutorial
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One of the under-appreciated features of Photoshop CC 2018 is the new algorithm for enlarging images. In this video comparison, Michael Woloszynowicz shows the difference between the original and...

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07 Mar
Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial, Working With Colors

Manipulating Hues with the Color Tool in Lightroom

  • January 13, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • lightroom, software, working with colors
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RAW conversion applications like Adobe Lightroom are often the first place that color grading begins. One incredibly useful tool that tends to be forgotten about is the Color Tool. In...

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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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fixing patchy discolored skin in capture one and photoshop
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28 Feb
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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
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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...

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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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color grading with color balance in capture one pro by zoe noble
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01 Feb
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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
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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
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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
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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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