DEVELOPING A RETOUCHING STRATEGY
Ascertaining the level of retouching required
Completing or understanding a Retouch Request form
Marking up a Face Retouch image
Marking up a Body Retouch image
Developing a retouching workflow
CORRECTING TONE, EXPOSURE AND COLOUR
Working with RAW files
Adopting a non-destructive approach to editing
Correcting exposure problems
Correcting tone problems
Correcting colour problems
RETOUCHING FACES
Removing distracting elements and backgrounds
Lessening facial blemishes
Softening lines
Smoothing skin tone
Accentuating the inner eye - whites, pupils and the iris
Enhancing catchlights
Reshaping eyes
Cleaning eyebrows
Building eye lashes
Enhancing makeup
Building lips and removing lines
Removing dark roots
Adding hair highlights and lowlights
Soft focus portrait effects
RETOUCHING BODIES
Lessening lumps, bumps and skin folds
Removing scars, veins and tattoos
Healing blemishes
Slimming contours
Evening out skin tone
Adding the perfect tan
USEFUL THIRD PARTY PLUG-INS
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