Monday, July 30, 2012

Lindsay Adler photography - Retouching

Lindsay Adler photography - Retouching



Top 10 Retouching Best Practices, creativeLIVE 



Top 10 Retouching Best Practices: 

-       Global Adjustments First: Before you begin your retouch, you must first get your overall exposure, contrast and color correct. Changes in exposure and color will effect what you need to retouch. These changes can be made in Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom and also in Photoshop.

-       Be non-destructive: Always try to work on layers and use layer masks. This will allow you to easily view your progress and go back a few steps without destroying your image.  By working with layers, you also have the ability to back off the intensity of your retouch.

-       Manage file sizes: Don’t just duplicate your layer for every change you make. Layer masks help keep file sizes down. For liquify, make selection of area to be adjusted and only duplicate that area.

-       Keep Organized: When working with extremely complex files, consider naming your layers and even grouping layers by category. This will save you time as you make adjustments and tweak your retouch.

-       Save Yourself Time: Create tools presets for commonly used brush settings and actions for commonly used patterns of keystrokes.

-       Get Help: Get a second opinion on your retouch so you aren’t the only eye’s viewing the final product. This will help you monitor unnoticed problem areas and also help you tell when your retouch has gone too far.

-       Retouch at 100%: When you are retouching for print and images that may be viewed large, retouch at 100% zoom. Periodically zoom in and out to see how that retouch looks at various viewing sizes.

-       Brush size: When cloning, use smaller brushes sizes. This way if there are some repeated patterns it is less noticeable. When using liquify, use a larger brushes so you don’t create ‘waves’ or uneven areas in the body and skin.

-       Rest and Relaxation: Don’t retouch for more than one consecutive hour without getting up from the computer. It is bad for your eyes to retouch so long without a break, and also you will have a clearer view of what changes need to be made when you take periodic breaks.

-       Know the end use of your image: The end use of your image will make a difference to the amount of retouching and time you spend. A beauty image will have different changes than a portrait, and an image being printed 8ft tall will require different retouching than a web-only image. As a working professional you must be mindful of end use and use of your time.


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3 comments:

  1. Select one choice below!

    #1 - Shoot: 1940s Glamour Lighting
    #2 - Shoot: Low Contrast Lensflare
    #3 - Shoot: Photographing Men
    #4 - Discussion: Finding Inspiration
    #5 - Shoot: Natural Light Bridal Fashion Shoot

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  2. Retouching and Creative Photoshop Techniques
    Instructor:
    Lindsay Adler


    Session 1 October 30, 2012

    7 Videos

    Image Submission Material Release Form
    Download files:
    Materials release - Lindsay Adler.pdf
    Course Bonus Materials
    Keyboard Shortcuts.pdf
    Retouching Checklist.pdf

    9:00 am - Essential Retouching Techniques
    9:45 am - Intro Q&A
    11:00 am - Portrait Retouching
    12:45 pm - Shaping the Body and Face: Liquify and Warp
    1:30 pm - Beauty Retouching
    2:15 pm - Shoot: Portrait, Beauty, Fashion, and Avant Garde

    Session 2 October 31, 2012
    7 Videos

    9:00 am - Workflow
    9:30 am - Basic Portrait Recap
    10:00 am - Beauty Image Retouch
    10:45 am - Beauty Retouching: Adjust Layers and Blend Modes
    12:45 pm - Retouching Shoot Images: Avant Garde
    1:45 pm - Miscellaneous Creative Techniques
    2:45 pm - Special Shoot

    Session 3 November 1, 2012
    7 Videos

    9:00 am - Recap and Review
    9:30 am - Retouch of Yesterday's Shoot
    10:45 am - More Creative Techniques!
    12:45 pm - Common Problems: Extending/Cleaning Backgrounds
    1:30 pm - Common Problems: Reflections
    2:00 pm - Common Problems: Smoothing Clothing and Wrinkles
    2:30 pm - Plugins: Nik and OnOne

    http://www.creativelive.com/courses/retouching-and-creative-photoshop-techniques-lindsay-adler



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  3. Fashion Flair for Portrait and Wedding Photographers


    PDF Slides: Fashion Flair
    Fashion Flair Slides.pdf
    00:09:24
    WELCOME: Day 1 Pre-Show Banter


    00:17:00
    9:00 am - Introduction to Fashion Flair

    00:22:01
    9:15 am - Essentials of Fashion Flair

    00:44:16
    9:45 am - Integrating Fashion Elements

    00:57:19
    11:00 am - Beauty Light

    00:32:56
    12:45 pm - 1940s Glamour Lighting

    00:29:07
    1:15 pm - Low Contrast Lensflare

    00:20:18
    1:45 pm - General Q&A

    00:22:57
    2:15 pm - Fashion Boudoir

    00:39:17
    3:00 pm - Photographing Men

    00:15:46
    3:30 pm - Styled Shoot: Steampunk


    Session 2 June 2, 2012
    16 Videos

    00:06:36
    WELCOME: Day 2 Pre-Show Banter

    Watch
    00:19:25
    9:00 am - Day Two Introduction and Image Review

    Watch
    00:40:57
    9:30 am - Finding Inspiration

    00:19:01
    10:15 am - Storytelling Shoot: Message in a Bottle

    00:20:04
    EXTENDED Storytelling Shoot: Message in a Bottle

    00:11:40
    10:45 am - Fashion Flair Techniques

    00:16:58
    11:00 am - 5 Fashion Flair Business Tips

    00:37:40
    11:15 am - Natural Light Bridal Fashion Shoot

    00:08:49
    12:00 pm - Creative In-Camera Techniques Shoot: Sisters in the F

    00:10:44
    EXTENDED: Creative In-Camera Techniques Shoot

    00:25:48
    1:15 pm - 1950s Alley Shoot: Direct Sunlight & Open Shade

    00:16:21
    1:45 pm - 1950s Alley Shoot: Posing for Couples

    00:12:45
    2:00 pm - 1950s Alley Shoot: Lens Flare Tools and Q&A

    00:15:48
    2:15 pm - 1950s Alley Shoot: Vintage Car Exterior Part 1

    00:18:25
    2:45 pm - 1950s Alley Shoot: Vintage Car Interior

    00:20:26
    3:00 pm - 1950s Alley Shoot: Vintage Car Exterior Part 2


    Session 3 June 3, 2012
    15 Videos

    00:12:48
    9:00 am - Day 3 Introduction and Image Review

    Watch
    00:25:03
    9:15 am - Student Shoot Ideas

    00:16:35
    9:45 am - Student Shoot: Ice Queen

    00:12:16
    10:15 am - Student Shoot: Sea of Bottles

    00:14:46
    10:30 am - Student Shoot: Warrior of Light

    00:28:39
    11:15 am - Fashion Retouching Techniques

    00:19:54
    11:45 am - Retouching Student Images, Part 1

    00:14:59
    1:00 pm - Student Shoot: Crying Words

    00:20:35
    1:15 pm - Student Shoot: Boudoir Ballerina

    00:20:59
    1:45 pm - Student Shoot: Mother and Daughter

    00:30:52
    2:15 pm - Retouching Student Images, Part 2

    00:15:19
    2:45 pm - Creative Retouching Techniques

    00:08:50
    Thanks + Credits

    Watch
    00:01:53
    3:45 pm - FInal Words

    00:13:46
    4:00 pm - Shoot: Painting with Light


    http://www.creativelive.com/courses/fashion-flair-portrait-and-wedding-photography-lindsay-adler

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