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Photo Retouching Techniques
In this chapter, we will break down the fundamentals of photo retouching. Photo retouching brings out the best in a person’s features, looks, and style. It can help enhance images from photoshoots as well as for images used in publications, ads, prints, and products with a polished and professional look, by removing unwanted elements and distracting marks.
The basic tools (Brush, Clone Stamp, Eraser, Pencil, Layers, Masks, and so on) will aid in executing the retouching exercises. We will expand our understanding of smoothing out skin tones; removing unwanted marks and blemishes on skin; editing and shaping hair; reviving an old, worn photo; establishing the best possible exposure; and adjusting RAW images. This ...
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