ABOUT THE PROJECT
Retouching is the process of getting an image ready for final presentation. This can take a variety of techniques and process, can be very subtle or dramatic. It breaks down in to two main areas although these can overlap. Image Manipulation (or Creative Retouching) and Technical Retouching (sometimes known as Colour Profiling)
This section is dedicated to Creative retouching, however not overly dramatic. Image Manipulation which most people will be aware of through the highly criticised shots of celebrities on magazine covers where skin is smoothed out, eyes and teeth whitened, breasts enhanced, legs made thinner and generally tidied up. On product shots, damaged boxes are fixed, on cars the surfaces are smoothed out and highlights added, rogue reflections of the photographer are removed. The trick with this type of retouching is to understand what it is the client wants and then get approval from all the interested parties.
PROJECT DETAILS
- Date ……………………….Varies
- Clients ……………………Headshots, Dance Shots, Basic Retouching
- Skills ………………………Photoshop: Editing, Correction, Enhancing, Retouching, Fixing, Cropping