
Overview of the project image and steps , that we will be taking in retouching process.
Content for our class. Resources include three files, to best fit your goals. RAW file if you are interested in full workflow, including the Camera RAW step. TIFF file, if you decide to skip directly to the photoshop processing section. And PNG format is a reduced size if you have memory limitations on your workstation and need a smaller size image.
In this lecture, we will be pre-processing photos in Camera RAW, fixing highlights, and shadows. Adjusting sharpened, and correcting lens distortions.
Setting up image to show balanced view with framing and cropping.
This is a very common technics to use with almost any type of retouching and processing photo. Must know.
Painterly reduction of the skin details. Smoothing skin techiques.
Adding painting effect to the hair and flowers. Fixing look on artificial flowers and wig line.
A must-to-know technique, that helps to create shapes with shadows and highlights.
Adding glow effect to the bright areas. Creating light dreamy effect in the image.
Environmental shadows and highlights.
The final step in our image processing. Adding grain to blend different techniques together. And adding a color overlay to create a painterly feel.
This course is continually updated, and future new projects and new Photoshop compositing techniques will be added ongoingly.
In this course, we will be retouching Fine Art Baroque style portraits. This course focus on efficient retouching in a painterly style, and techniques, that will help you create your own digital art, that stands out.
The structure of this course is based on several years of experience in teaching online students. For only a one-time fee you can get Lifetime access to this growing course and its digital assets.
What Will I Learn?
Simple, solid workflow in retouching portraits.
Improve your photoshop skills and techniques to a professional level.
Learn how to optimize your workflow and produce mastery-level work in the shortest time possible.
How to archive paint a like look in your photos.
This course is designed to be hands-on, and project-based with more projects being added on a continuous basis. All of them will include project materials, but you can always use your own.
What are the requirements?
Mac or PC with Adobe Photoshop (CC preferable) installed.
Access to digital assets of this course. Download them.
Basic knowledge of Photoshop principles.
What am I going to get from this course?
Learn concepts of retouching
Recommended workflow
Gain an excellent general knowledge of how to blend different components together in Photoshop
Simple but effective and time-saving techniques
How to create professional fine art portraits
What is the target audience?
Digital artists who want to improve their skills in Photoshop
Photographers with a creative soul
Artists who want to take the next step in becoming professional
Those who want to simplify their retouching process
Hobbyists or professionals looking for their next creative challenge and personal growth