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24 Jan

How to Cut Out Hair Quickly in Photoshop

January 13, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
beauty retouching, composites, hair retouching
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Masking out hair is often one of the most challenging and time-consuming tasks that a retoucher can have. This incredibly handy tutorial by Nathaniel Dodson of tutvid demonstrates how to cut out hair effectively in a short amount of...

18 Jan

Fundamentals, Software for Retouching, 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...

16 Jan

Efficiency & Productivity, Video Tutorial

Four Tricks to Speed Up Your Workflow in Photoshop

March 25, 2024
Posted by Kendra Paige
efficiency & productivity, retouching education
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There are many methods for increasing your productivity while working in Adobe Photoshop, but they're not always obvious. This useful tutorial by Kevin Roodhorst demonstrates four ways for taking control of your time while retouching.

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

26 Dec

Software for Retouching, 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...

20 Dec

Hardware & Tools, Video Tutorial

6 Tricks for Better Performance With a Wacom Tablet

January 13, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
Wacom, wacom settings
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For any professional retoucher, a graphics tablet is a necessity. However, there is an initial adjustment period, and like many tools, there are many customization options and little-known features. In the video tutorial below, Colin Smith of Photoshop Cafe demonstrates six handy...

11 Dec

Software for Retouching, 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...

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

27 Nov

Efficiency & Productivity, Real World Practices, Video Tutorial

How to Quickly Clean Studio Backdrops in Photoshop

Paper backdrops are a staple within any studio setup as they offer a wide range of colors at a reasonable price. The downside, however, is that the paper becomes dirty easily, manifesting with scuffs, smudges, grime, and other distractions that...

21 Nov

Efficiency & Productivity, Video Tutorial

5 Ways to Fix Poor Ergonomics at Your Desk While Retouching

January 19, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
good retouching habits, healthy habits for retouchers, retouching ergonomics
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Sitting at your desk for hours on end culling through photographs or retouching can begin to wreak havoc on your body. Practicing smart ergonomic techniques can save you from neck pain, back pain, leg pain, as well as wrist pain. We...

20 Nov

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

13 Nov

Video Tutorial, Working With Colors

Using Gradient Maps to Color Grade Your Photographs

January 7, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
color grading, gradients, working with colors
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Color grading images is an essential aspect of post-production. Just as films are always color graded to instill a certain aesthetic or mood, the same is often true when retouching a stylized photoshoot. This quick tip by Kevin Roodhorst...

08 Nov

Fundamentals, Software for Retouching, 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...

07 Nov

Real World Practices, Video Tutorial, Working With Colors

How to Quickly Add Color to a Gray Background in Photoshop

January 7, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
background, refining selections, working with colors
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A neutral gray backdrop is a staple of any studio setup, a versatile choice that can be easily adapted for various lighting situations. However, too much of a good thing can be bad, as too much gray can begin...

02 Nov

Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

Brush Stroke Smoothing in Photoshop CC 2018

July 18, 2022
Posted by Kendra Paige
CC2018, Healing Brush, healing brush settings
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One of the many new features brought to the Photoshop CC 2018 update, was the introduction of a new brush smoothing algorithm. These new tools grant a more polished look with cleaner lines when using a brush, and are...

31 Oct

Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

Color & Luminance Range Masking in Lightroom Classic CC

January 7, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
luminosity masking, range masking, working with colors
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Lightroom Classic CC is Adobe’s new lightning-fast desktop update, that brought much more than performance improvements to the table. Color and Luminance Range Masking is one of the more exciting new features, ushering forth a whole new way to make...

25 Oct

Efficiency & Productivity, Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

5 New Features In Photoshop CC 2018

January 7, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
adobe photoshop, brush management, CC2018
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Last week, Adobe launched Adobe Photoshop CC 2018 with a host of improvements and new features. There were over eighteen noteworthy new additions to the application, but which ones should you try out first? In this video Howard Pinsky reviews the...

17 Oct

Beauty Retouching, Video Tutorial

Get The Most Out Of Your Photos Before Retouching Begins

To achieve high quality retouching, it’s essential to start by getting the most detail out of the original photograph. This video tutorial by Julia Kuzmenko, walks you through her process for ensuring that before retouching even begins, the best...

15 Oct

Creative Retouching, Video Tutorial

How To Quickly Save Photoshop Layers As Separate Files

October 8, 2024
Posted by Kendra Paige
photoshop hacks, photoshop layers, retouching
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There are thousands of tools, techniques, and shortcuts within Photoshop, and today we will share one that you’ll want to remember. When working with composite images, retouching a set of photographs, or applying color grading, often we want to have...

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How to Cut Out Hair Quickly in Photoshop

Understanding Blending Modes in Photoshop

Four Tricks to Speed Up Your Workflow in Photoshop

Getting Started with Essential Adjustments in Capture One 11

How to Tone Images With Adjustment Layers in Photoshop

6 Tricks for Better Performance With a Wacom Tablet

Color Grading with Color Lookup Tables in Photoshop

Phase One Releases Capture One 11 With New Features & Improved Performance

How to Quickly Clean Studio Backdrops in Photoshop

5 Ways to Fix Poor Ergonomics at Your Desk While Retouching

Quickly Learn the Curvature Pen Tool in Photoshop CC 2018

The Differences Between Levels and Curves in Photoshop

Using Gradient Maps to Color Grade Your Photographs

14 Lightroom Tips to Speed up Your Workflow

How to Quickly Add Color to a Gray Background in Photoshop

Brush Stroke Smoothing in Photoshop CC 2018

Color & Luminance Range Masking in Lightroom Classic CC

5 New Features In Photoshop CC 2018

Get The Most Out Of Your Photos Before Retouching Begins

How To Quickly Save Photoshop Layers As Separate Files

The Aggressive Art of Selecting Your Best Photos: A Step-by-Step Guide to The Post-Shoot Cull Process

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