Behind The Retouching | Ramel Adjibi
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Running Time: 40 minutes
Welcome to Behind the Retouching, a professional avenue where I can mentor and critique the work of my students, as well as discuss individual techniques in detail. For each session, I will be breaking down my students’ submissions, suggesting areas for improvement and recommending adjustments that I would have done differently in order to create a better image.
For this session, I’ll analyze the work of Ramel Adjibi. This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to better understand the rationale behind what I do and which tools I use. So if you’re a passionate and elite retoucher who wants to master the Art of Retouching, check out my pointers below regarding the image, and I’m sure you will be able to relate.
Main topics covered in this video:
1. Overworking the image: I emphasize the need to avoid overworking an image, as it can lead to loss of detail and a lack of balance in tones.
2. Unsharp mask technique: I suggests using the unsharp mask technique to retain detail and enhance the overall quality of the image.
3. Balancing tones: The importance of balancing tones, with darker tones below and lighter tones above to draw the viewer’s eye, is highlighted.
4. Avoiding excessive dodge and burn: I advises against excessive use of dodge and burn, as it can lead to loss of natural lighting and contours in the image.
5. Enhancing skin detail: I emphasize the need to retain skin detail and texture, as overly softening the skin can result in a lack of realism.
6. Color grading and tonal adjustments: The importance of adjusting color and tone to create a balanced and visually appealing image is emphasized.
7. Brightness and contrast: I highlight the significance of adjusting brightness and contrast to draw attention to specific areas of the image.
8. Smart sharpening techniques: The use of smart sharpening techniques to enhance detail and texture in the image is recommended.
9. Portraiture tool: I suggests using the Portraiture tool as a quick and efficient way to enhance skin texture and tone while minimizing blemishes.
10. Personal workflow and time management: I emphasizs the importance of developing a workflow that allows for efficient retouching within a specific time frame, tailored to individual market segments and professional requirements.
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