Two hours of combined explanation and animated screen captures faithfully reproduce the professional workflow in detail. Every step is demonstrated and thoroughly explained, putting the jealously guarded secrets of the world’s best post-production studios at your disposal. This DVD also includes all the source material you’ll require for the practical workshops in .PSD files.

chapter 1: theory
The first chapter consists of an introduction to the foundations of the art of retouching, why we retouch, what we retouch and the most effective methods of doing so. This necessary step provides the basis of the practical instruction that follows.

chapter 2: basic retouching and high pass filter | show
Using provided source files, you’ll learn how to employ basic tools in Adobe Photoshop? to achieve perfect, flawless skin. You’ll learn to work with the powerful and versatile high pass filter to literally reshape light and shadows on faces without compromising the skin’s natural texture and appearance.

chapter 3: advanced retouching – working with light and contrast | show
Using additional materials provided, you will explore how to change a model’s proportions, use a special airbrush technique to make skin glow and discover how to create the celebrated “Vogue look” in your own compositions.

chapter 4: light manipulation, advanced airbrushing techniques | show
Here you’ll discover how to completely alter existing light in the composition to support the mood you want to create. This includes creating and placing artificial light sources and modifying existing light to create the sought after effect.

chapter 5: introduction to complex compositions | show
The last chapter introduces the intricate art of creating complex composites and photo-realistic montages.

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