"There are 3 key things for good photography: the camera, lighting and... photoshop" - Tyra Banks
"If you want reality take the bus." - David LaChapelle
Retouching!
* Due next class (after Thanksgiving break) are:
1.) Your APPROVED final project proposals that you emailed me
2.) 2 total prints from A4 approximately 8"x10" in print size
(1 from Part A and 1 from Part B)
This class will will encompass the wonderfully unethical world of portrait retouching! Below is a list of things we will be covering - please take notes though.
- Burn and Dodge Tools
- Clone Stamp Tool
- Healing Brush Tool (plus Spot Healing Brush and Patch Tool)
- Retouching on a new blank layer (Sample: Current and Below)
- Edit > Fade menu item
- Color and tone on select areas (eyes, lips, teeth, eyebrows, etc.)
- History Snapshots
- Smart Filters
- Sharpening
- Liquify, Puppet Warp, and Edit > Transform and/or Warp
Attached below please find some helpful handouts that relate to the following:
- Portrait Retouching Checklist
- Adding a Blank Retouching Layer to record your clone stamp and healing brush strokes
- Sharpening (to be done after sizing and right before printing)
