In this final session we will look at preparing images for a specific project, in this case a newsprint flyer. Our final images will need to be 150 dpi, CMYK and have their backgrounds removed.
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Retouching – Part 6
Colour changing isn’t just for chameleons. Sometimes it’s necessary to recolour parts of an image to match a layout or reflect a brand colour.
Retouching – Part 5
On the West Coast a white Christmas isn’t always possible, but with some custom brushes we can help Mother Nature.
Retouching – Part 4
To this point we’ve looked at colour correction and calibration, compositing and blending, healing, smoothing and sharpening. Now it’s time to focus on details. In this section we’ll look at whitening and brightening teeth and eyes, different techniques for opening eyes/changing expressions and straightening teeth as well as changing the colour of selected elements of an image. We’ll also revisit healing, smoothing and sharpening.
Retouching – Part 3
Now we look at the ‘super model’ treatment, otherwise known as airbrushing or photoshoping.
We’re going to experiment with the tools & techniques needed to perfect a photo for fashion or beauty uses.
Retouching – Part 2
Compositing
Digital compositing is the process of digitally assembling multiple images to make a final image, typically for print, motion pictures or screen display. (wikipedia)
For our first compositing exercise, we are going to put a mask on a portrait.
Retouching – Part 1
Photo manipulation (retouching) is the application of image editing techniques to photographs in order to create an illusion or deception (in contrast to mere enhancement or correction), through analog or digital means. (wikipedia)
Retouching is often used interchangeably with enhancement & correction. Thus, when the word retouching is used it is referring to any action that has been taken to alter an image from how it was originally captured by a camera.
Retouching can be seen as a hierarchy of actions. First is correction, followed by enhancement, ending with retouching/photo manipulation. This order is determined by a few factors including: logical workflow, how the application work, final medium/s and personal style.
Extraction Techniques & Custom Brushes
Advanced Extraction Techniques and gaining control over the powerful Brush Pallet
Text and Layer Styles
Have some with text and layer styles. We’ll expand layer styles to add effects on top of other effects.
Painting without the brush tool
We’re going to experiment with a few techniques now, finding ways to paint without directly painting. The first technique we’re going to explore is painting with paths.
