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17 Feb
Fundamentals, Video Tutorial

The Power of The Curves Adjustment Layer – Part 2: Manipulating Color

  • November 9, 2018
  • Posted by Julia McKim
  • basics, color, curves
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In part 2 of our introduction to the Curves Adjustment Layer we will take a look at how to use this tool to tone and color correct an image. In particular, the video...

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16 Feb
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Camera Sensors, Megapixels and How They Affect Post-Production Results

  • November 9, 2018
  • Posted by Julia Kuzmenko McKim, RA Team
  • basics, sensors
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LESSON 3:BEFORE THE CAPTURE Camera Sensors, Megapixels and How They Affect Post-Production Results What Is ISO Camera Settings For Better Source Images Light & Shadow Basics <<< RETURN TO THE COURSE...

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21 Jan
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The Power of The Curves Adjustment Layer – Part 1: Tonal Range & Contrast

  • November 9, 2018
  • Posted by Julia McKim
  • basics, curves
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In this video, we are going to take an introductory look at the Curves Adjustment Layer, one of Photoshop’s most powerful and flexible tools. In particular, the video demonstrates the strengths...

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27 Aug
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Light & Shadow Basics

  • July 23, 2020
  • Posted by Julia Kuzmenko McKim, RA Team
  • basics, light & shadows, lighting
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It is important to understand the basics of the studio and ambient lighting for retouchers just as it is for painters, photographers and any visual artists for that matter....

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23 Aug
Fundamentals, Software for Retouching

Working With The Healing Brush Tool

  • September 4, 2020
  • Posted by Lulie Talmor
  • basics, beauty retouching, Healing Brush
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As a Beauty & Fashion retoucher, one of the tools I most often go to is the Healing Brush tool. It works similarly to the Clone Stamp tool in...

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23 Aug
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Camera Settings For Better Images

  • August 24, 2021
  • Posted by Julia Kuzmenko McKim, RA Team
  • basics, camera settings, iso
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Beginner photographers will often jump to studying retouching before they have their photography and lighting skills fine-tuned. However, it is smarter to start with a solid photographic foundation before refining...

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