[Sunniee]

the links work

[pggphoto]

its telling me that the pictures have been removed. is there any other way I can see the images?

[mfischer]

The links do not work.

I agree with "don't blur".
The healing brush is ok if its size doesn't exceed 5px.

[pixelzombie]

Originally Posted by ftp-Jeff

Why do I go to Columbus? Here is one of my toys....

NICE toy...

[ftp-Jeff]

Ooer! They have gone.... Sorry chaps......... Busy in the studio for a while. Oh well I tried.

[cainam]

Hilarious thread.
I hope it's less hilarious in your studio!

[pixel_monkey]

Originally Posted by jagerman

Come on Jeff, give use a hint, starting point, something...

Dont' want to derail this thread any further, but this is for anyone looking to become a better retoucher. Read Chris Tarantino's (cricket1961) posts and his blog entries. Read posts from users like Ant, TheVeed, conrad, edgework, and at least a few others that I can't think of from the back of my head at the moment. Well, this is enough to keep you very busy already. All the learning resources you need are in their posts and they're better than any retouching book you'll ever come across unless it's a retouching book compiled by a bunch of high-end retouchers sharing their secrets, but I doubt that it'll happen. Now you just need to do your part to read and learn...and practice, practice, practice...

[Velocity Arts]

Hello Jeff,
Though I know my inquiry is perhaps a bit belated, but I would be more than happy to take your test if you are still looking for retouching recruits. I do quite a bit of skin/beauty and fashion.
And no, I don't do the blur thing "speed secret" either on skin. Many better techniques out there to smooth skin that have better and more realistic outcomes.

Thank you
-Peter

peter@velocity-art.com

www.velocity-art.com

[ftp-Jeff]

Hilarious thread.
I hope it's less hilarious in your studio!


Sorry don't understand what you mean.

[cainam]

Originally Posted by ftp-Jeff

Hilarious thread.
I hope it's less hilarious in your studio!


Sorry don't understand what you mean.

Nothing to worry about.
It was just an impression/feeling, reading this thread.

[ftp-Jeff]

Well please share with us..

[ftp-Jeff]

Right.... Here goes.

First of all, A big thank you to all that replied to this, I had over 50 test images back! I never expected that!

Now I really do not want to get into what was wrong with some of the images sent. I simply do not have the time. So please, don't call or email me with requests.

The hours spent on these jobs, ranged from 1/2 hour to 18 hours!
And the costs ranged from between £3.50 to £500 for the image!

We have found 5 people that could fit the bill, these are (in no particular order.....

Michelle Cox
Paul Hill
Tanya Hair
Marsha Farrell
Anna Watson Smith

Well done you guys. Can you please email, or PM me with costs you would expect for test image, if it were a paying job?

Thanks you again.

Jeff

[pggphoto]

Hello Jeff,

Would it be possible for you to post one of the images from the choosen few so that we can see the quality of work that you expect? Only if you have the time of course.

Thanks

[ftp-Jeff]

I would have to get permission from the retoucher first. Lets wait and see.

[DiamondsDr47]

It make sense not to blur, huh imagine blurred diamond i think all this coming from those books available at barnes&nobles and other places with those quick fixes tutorials, but the industry have its own standards. Well only a few books are good for the start, to learn the tools (but Lynda.com seems to be better source for money spent). And the magazines have huge sample variations, even those hi-ends. I find the Europe editions more interesting (maybe it's just me). I'm happy that some pros are not afraid to share
their technique and give harsh critique because it very helpful for many as useless for
others, it's natural...
Huh the slow is fast, and the fast is slow...
Best regards,
Edgar