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27 Aug
Creative Retouching, Stay Inspired

The Best Use Of Photoshop Ever!

  • December 20, 2018
  • Posted by Julia Kuzmenko McKim, RA Team
  • fun, photoshop
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I think I have just discovered my new favorite Photoshop artist :D How awesome is that in the times when Photoshop and retouching seem to be getting a lot of...

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Master The Curves Tool to Color Grade Your Images Like a Pro
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07 Aug
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Master The Curves Tool to Color Grade Your Images Like a Pro

  • December 21, 2018
  • Posted by Gerry Kingsley
  • curves tool, photoshop, working with colors
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Many retouching artists will agree that the Curves tool is one of the best to use for color grading, but if your retouching workflow is limited to Lightroom or...

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19 Jun
Creative Retouching, Fundamentals, Video Tutorial

How to Make Neon Effects Using Photoshop

  • December 26, 2018
  • Posted by Gerry Kingsley
  • creative retouching, photoshop, photoshop special effect
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Are you bored with the same old portraits, are you in a creative funk? Thankfully Photoshop has you covered with tons of ways to express your creativity and sometimes...

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29 May
Creative Retouching, Fundamentals, Video Tutorial

How to Use and Create Color Look Up Tables in Photoshop

  • December 27, 2018
  • Posted by Gerry Kingsley
  • look up tables, photoshop, video tutorial
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Photoshop has so many tools built within its massive toolbox that it can be easy to get lost for a beginner. Which tools we use can be up to...

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lighten or darken selective colors in photoshop
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26 Apr
Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial, Working With Colors

How to Lighten or Darken Selective Colors in Photoshop

  • January 13, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • photoshop, photoshop tools, working with colors
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There are endless techniques for color grading your images, but one aspect that can be tricky is manipulating the tonal range of those colors. If you prefer performing your...

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18 Jan
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Understanding Blending Modes in Photoshop

  • March 1, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • blending modes, fundamentals, photoshop
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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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20 Nov
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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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03 Aug
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Adobe Launches a YouTube Series for Beginners

  • January 9, 2019
  • Posted by Kendra Paige
  • photoshop, photoshop for beginners, video tutorial
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This week, Adobe launched a new YouTube series of Photoshop tutorials aimed at beginners, called ‘3, 2, 1 … Photoshop!’ This series of videos created by longtime Adobe evangelist Julieanne...

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03 Jul
Efficiency & Productivity, Fundamentals, Software for Retouching

Customizing Your Workspace in Photoshop

  • January 19, 2019
  • Posted by Gerry Kingsley
  • efficiency & productivity, photoshop, Software Basics
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Software: Adobe Photoshop Skill level: Beginner Workspaces A workspace, is the entire working area of Photoshop. It’s what encompasses all the menus, tools and panels. Simply put, it’s pretty much everything you can see...

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30 Jun
Fundamentals, Software for Retouching

Photoshop Basics: Getting To Know The History Panel

  • December 4, 2018
  • Posted by Gerry Kingsley
  • History Panel, photoshop, Software Basics
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History Panel The History Panel is a tool which creates a chronological top-down view of everything you do in your working session in Photoshop. To access the History Panel, choose Window...

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18 Nov
Beauty Retouching, Real World Practices, Software for Retouching

Temporary Healing Brush Fix in Photoshop CC2015

  • October 24, 2017
  • Posted by Julia Kuzmenko McKim, RA Team
  • CC2015, Healing Brush, photoshop
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This post is long overdue, but better late than never. I recently had the honor to spend a couple of hours speaking with the Adobe Photoshop Engineers and Product...

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19 Feb
Industry & Community News, Software for Retouching

Adobe Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Photoshop

  • September 9, 2018
  • Posted by Julia Kuzmenko McKim, RA Team
  • adobe, anniversary, photoshop
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Happy Birthday, Photoshop! We wouldn't be here if not for the existence of this wonderful software that gives us -retouchers, graphic designers, photographers and digital artists - wings to fly. Check...

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12 Dec
Efficiency & Productivity, Fundamentals

History, Caches & Good Work Habits For Better Photoshop Performance

  • January 20, 2019
  • Posted by Julia Kuzmenko McKim, RA Team
  • good retouching habits, performance, photoshop
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Please read How to Set Preferences & Memory Usage for Peak Performance before you continue reading this article. History & Caches Simply put, keep History States and Cache Levels at their default settings,...

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25 Nov
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Practical Use Of Clipping Masks in Adobe Photoshop

  • January 20, 2019
  • Posted by Michael Woloszynowicz
  • clipping masks, fundamentals, photoshop
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In this tutorial we will cover what Clipping Masks are and how to create them in Photoshop. We will also touch on some retouching scenarios when they can be...

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11 Sep
Fundamentals, Software for Retouching

How to Set Preferences & Memory Usage for Peak Performance – Photoshop CC, CS6

  • January 19, 2019
  • Posted by Julia Kuzmenko McKim, RA Team
  • memory, performance, photoshop
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Here are a few ways to enhance Photoshop performance: Optimize your current hardware Customize Performance Preferences in Photoshop Tailor your Photoshop work habits (read more: History, Caches & Performance-Friendly Work...

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