Behind The Retouching | John Ross – Celestial
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Running Time: 23 minutes
Welcome and thank you for visiting. In this Behind the Retouching session, I sit down and take you through what goes on when I work on composite retouching. As commissioned by Advanced Photoshop Magazine for issue #126, I will show you some basic retouching combined with advanced compositing techniques in order to give everyone a wonderful opportunity to better understand the rationale behind what I do and which tools I use.
Main topics covered in this video:
1. The magazine editor requested more specific retouching and creative elements for an image.
2. The original image was not suitable for the magazine editor’s needs, so I had to composite different elements to create a full figure image.
3. I used a combination of retouching techniques and advanced compositing to fulfill the editor’s request.
4. The magzine editor wanted vector elements and paint spatter added to the image for a more creative effect.
5. I used Adobe Illustrator to create the vector elements and applied them as masks in Photoshop.
6. The use of smart objects allowed for non-destructive editing and easy adjustments to the image.
7. I used various techniques to blend different elements together, such as matching tones and colors.
8. The final image was a result of multiple layers and adjustments, creating a visually appealing and cohesive composition.
9. I’ll emphasized the importance of non-destructive editing and using linked smart objects for efficient workflow.
10. The final image met the editor’s requirements and was submitted for publication in Advanced Photoshop Magazine.
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