RetouchPRO http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/ en Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:13:08 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg RetouchPRO http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/ Scanners Can I scan slides? http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/hardware/35133-can-i-scan-slides.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:28:22 GMT I might have another job coming in but I have to be able to scan slides. I have an Epson Perfection 1640SU scanner that is about 10 years old. How can I tell, or what do I need to be able to scan slides in? Thanks I might have another job coming in but I have to be able to scan slides. I have an Epson Perfection 1640SU scanner that is about 10 years old. How can I tell, or what do I need to be able to scan slides in?
Thanks ]]> Hardware LookingUp http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/hardware/35133-can-i-scan-slides.html 8 bit and 16 bit post processing http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/photo-retouching/35132-8-bit-16-bit-post-processing.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:00:28 GMT Hello,

I'm about to venture into editing in 16-bit mode. I've been doing some research, gathering facts...and I'd like to ask a few questions to help tie it all together.

So before I got "smart" by shooting in RAW a few years ago, I captured a decent shot of the Chicago skyline -- but in jpg.....booo......i know....

So I would still like to process it regardless of the bit level. I "Open As" a raw file so that I can process in ACR....then complete my work flow thru Photoshop CS5.

I have been getting some banding in the blue sky when adjusting the levels --and I have read that editing in 16 bit mode will help ease that transition between the subtle blue tones.

Will changing the bit mode to 16 be helpful -- even though the original file is 8-bit .jpg? Essentially, the other 8 bits have been thrown away, right? I am thinking that I don’t even have access to all that color information anymore….

And I also have read that some Photoshop tools cannot be used in 160-bit mode? Which ones?

And for my last question: is it beneficial to switch modes when working on individual layers – or even possible? For example, switch to 16-bit mode when adjusting levels, then switch back to 8-bit for another layer. Will the 16-bit level changes remain? Or should I just output to 8-bit prior to printing? I have been sending out prints in .jpg formats….

Sorry for the loaded message. Thanks in advance for any help!! ]]> Photo Retouching rlualhati http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/photo-retouching/35132-8-bit-16-bit-post-processing.html On-camera flash retouch - help please http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/photo-retouching/35130-camera-flash-retouch-help-please.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:35:53 GMT Hi,

Thanks for looking at my post and I hope one of you pros could help me out.

I've been trying to achieve this look with on camera flash, but i can't seem to get it right, especially the skin tone and the overall vibrant desaturated color.

1) I tried using a gradient mask for skin toning but i can seem to get it right. Is there a good tutorial for this? or does anyone know how to achieve this?

2) The skin looks 3D even though there's hard flash that covers the frame almost evenly.

3) Are the components of the image (i.e. clothes, face, limbs) individually masked and retouched independently?

4) A gaussian blur is applied to give it a slight lo-fi look?

Thanks in advance! :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...at105947PM.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...at105837PM.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...at105722PM.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...at113050AM.png ]]> Photo Retouching shikuro http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/photo-retouching/35130-camera-flash-retouch-help-please.html New fashion animation done in Photoshop http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/salon/35129-new-fashion-animation-done-photoshop.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:39:12 GMT Hope you guys enjoyed the last round of animation, I have made a few new ones since... http://illustratingfashionbycatherine.blogspot.com/2012/02/alexs-mabille.html http://illustratingfashionbycatherine.blogspot.com/2012/02/dolce-gabbana-ss-2012-crochet-dress.html... Hope you guys enjoyed the last round of animation, I have made a few new ones since...

http://illustratingfashionbycatherin...s-mabille.html
http://illustratingfashionbycatherin...het-dress.html
http://illustratingfashionbycatherin...e-ss-2012.html
http://illustratingfashionbycatherin...ture-2012.html

Hope they would delight you!

Cheers,
Catherine ]]> Salon catherine k http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/salon/35129-new-fashion-animation-done-photoshop.html Question on the coloring here http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/photo-retouching/35128-question-coloring-here.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:02:31 GMT I was looking at these image, s and wondering how they achieved the coloring in post. I appreciate your thoughts. Image1 (http://imagesgonerogue.com/preview/02/kate_moss5.jpg) Image2 (http://imagesgonerogue.com/images/2012/2/1/kate_moss4.jpg) Thank you. I was looking at these image, s and wondering how they achieved the coloring in post. I appreciate your thoughts.

Image1

Image2

Thank you. ]]> Photo Retouching mshi http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/photo-retouching/35128-question-coloring-here.html Site Update 02/08/12 http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/whats-new/35127-site-update-02-08-12-a.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:33:08 GMT I'm pleased to announce a new type of video program from RetouchPRO. It's called "RetouchPRO Concentrate" and each video will have a single presenter concentrating on a single topic. These videos will be shorter than the RetouchPRO LIVE shows, but more densely-packed with information, and also considerably less expensive ($3 for a 3-day rental).

As with RetouchPRO LIVE, the emphasis will be on showing high-end techniques suitable for commercial work. However, these shows will not share RP LIVE's chatty, informal feel and audience participation. RetouchPRO Concentrate will be a concentrated infodump that will have you frequently pausing and rewinding.

Our premier offering is "Andrew Rodney Concentrates on Display Calibration". It is a very deep dive into every aspect of precision calibration for your monitor, a must for professional-level work. It's a 45-minute show that covers the following:
  • What is display calibration and why you have to calibrate and profile a display
  • Calibration targets (what to set and why) and why the numbers don't necessarily matter
  • A look at two display calibration products
  • Soft proofing and rendering intents
  • Tips for effective screen to print matching
Depending on response I have plans for many more shows, both from Andrew and from other presenters. Obviously at this price point we need a much higher volume to justify our presenters' time. So if you'd like to see more of RetouchPRO Concentrate, show your support by renting this first show. If you like it, please recommend it to others.

http://www.retouchpro.com/rentals (scroll down to Andrew Rodney's Shows) ]]> Doug Nelson http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/whats-new/35127-site-update-02-08-12-a.html Announcing RetouchPRO Concentrate http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/retouchpro-live/35126-announcing-retouchpro-concentrate.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:30:02 GMT I'm pleased to announce a new type of video program from RetouchPRO. It's called "RetouchPRO Concentrate" and each video will have a single presenter concentrating on a single topic. These videos will be shorter than the RetouchPRO LIVE shows, but more densely-packed with information, and also considerably less expensive ($3 for a 3-day rental).

As with RetouchPRO LIVE, the emphasis will be on showing high-end techniques suitable for commercial work. However, these shows will not share RP LIVE's chatty, informal feel and audience participation. RetouchPRO Concentrate will be a concentrated infodump that will have you frequently pausing and rewinding.

Our premier offering is "Andrew Rodney Concentrates on Display Calibration". It is a very deep dive into every aspect of precision calibration for your monitor, a must for professional-level work. It's a 45-minute show that covers the following:
  • What is display calibration and why you have to calibrate and profile a display
  • Calibration targets (what to set and why) and why the numbers don't necessarily matter
  • A look at two display calibration products
  • Soft proofing and rendering intents
  • Tips for effective screen to print matching
Depending on response I have plans for many more shows, both from Andrew and from other presenters. Obviously at this price point we need a much higher volume to justify our presenters' time. So if you'd like to see more of RetouchPRO Concentrate, show your support by renting this first show. If you like it, please recommend it to others.

http://www.retouchpro.com/rentals (scroll down to Andrew Rodney's Shows) ]]> RetouchPRO LIVE Doug Nelson http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/retouchpro-live/35126-announcing-retouchpro-concentrate.html Great photo shame about the background http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/image-help/35123-great-photo-shame-about-background.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:38:07 GMT I have got Photoshop CS2 and would really appreciate some advice as to how to make the background look better. I have tried blur, motion just in the background but it looks really false .I am obviously not following the right steps. The couple are off overseas tomorrow and I'd like to give them this as a print . If there is something not too complicated that I can do to make this look terrific I'd love to give it a go. this is the bridal couple's only dance shot. I don't seem to be able to make the photo small enough in iphoto to send. ]]> Image Help lazyflamingo http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/image-help/35123-great-photo-shame-about-background.html Sun and the orangy tint! Urgent :) http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/photo-retouching/35122-sun-orangy-tint-urgent.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:48:41 GMT So, I've shot this last week or so. It isn't a difficult photo to retouch as there is little retouch needed as this is a photo to accompany the article, so I'll just smooth the face a bit.

It is just that I'm having doubts where to take it. It has this orangy glow that I like, and this is the shot editors chose. Do I tone the tint down or take it further? I don't think it will ever look natural as the afternoon sun got into the lens, but I, wondering how much of this sun effect shall I leave.

THIS IS THE SHOT I NEED ADVICE ON.
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What do I do?


Here is another image before "de-yellowfying". :D
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]]> Photo Retouching skoobey http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/photo-retouching/35122-sun-orangy-tint-urgent.html First post http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/photo-retouching/35120-first-post.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:35:13 GMT Ok, so I'm new here and want to try my hand at retouching. Where do I start? Loaded question right? I'm trying to take my photography business to the next level and want to learn the art of retouching. I have minimal skills and want to become good enough to maybe make some money at it in my spare time. I'm proficient in CS5. I understand layers, blend modes, cloning, and even know enough about the pen tool to get into trouble. I don't have any real examples of what I'm capable of besides pictures of my own family. I'm trying to break into portraiture. In the mean time I'll be scouring this forum. Thanks, Dave ]]> Photo Retouching Grumpy_one http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/photo-retouching/35120-first-post.html <![CDATA[Before and After - C&C Welcome !]]> http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/critiques/35119-before-after-c-c-welcome.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:24:10 GMT Hey everyone, Just to say hello as I am new on this forum. My first work to present, looking for opinions. Im sure I could improve hairs, still working on it, maybe you have some tuts about hair processing? How about the rest? link (http://www.tkornas.cba.pl/retouch.jpg) Hey everyone,

Just to say hello as I am new on this forum. My first work to present, looking for opinions. Im sure I could improve hairs, still working on it, maybe you have some tuts about hair processing? How about the rest?

link ]]> Critiques shfxx http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/critiques/35119-before-after-c-c-welcome.html <![CDATA[replicating a difficult pattern & removing shadow]]> http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/photo-retouching/35118-replicating-difficult-pattern-removing-shadow.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:48:02 GMT I'm to achieve the same pattern while removing the shadow.

I have done many things but I still don't see it realistic, I tried Content Aware and recreating the dots pattern.

The one on the left is the original photo.

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...tt_pattern.jpg

need you help :confused: ]]> Photo Retouching ali_bahman http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/photo-retouching/35118-replicating-difficult-pattern-removing-shadow.html Websites hosting re-touching/creative portfolios http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/work-jobs/35117-websites-hosting-re-touching-creative-portfolios.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:13:07 GMT Hi, I've recently qualified as an ACE (Adobe Certified Expert) in Photoshop. I would really like to display my retouching work online but i am struggling to find anywhere suitable. Does anyone know of any websites i can upload my retouching portfolio to?

Thank you!

Sam ]]> Work/Jobs SamanthaFriend http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/work-jobs/35117-websites-hosting-re-touching-creative-portfolios.html First Retouch critiques and advice appreciated http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/critiques/35116-first-retouch-critiques-advice-appreciated.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:37:08 GMT I hope the images are high enough quality, I took the photos of myself with a sony nex5, I didnt have any other images to use! I dont like the shadows on the face, i wasnt really sure how to go about removing them, also the right eye I thought looked too small, I tried to use liquify but it just... I hope the images are high enough quality, I took the photos of myself with a sony nex5, I didnt have any other images to use!
I dont like the shadows on the face, i wasnt really sure how to go about removing them, also the right eye I thought looked too small, I tried to use liquify but it just came out looking strange so I left it alone
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]]> Critiques destinct http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/critiques/35116-first-retouch-critiques-advice-appreciated.html Give me critiques please! http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/critiques/35115-give-me-critiques-please.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:56:07 GMT I have been a photo retoucher for over six years now (unofficial) I would like for other editors to look at my work and say what I could improve? Thanks! I have been a photo retoucher for over six years now (unofficial) I would like for other editors to look at my work and say what I could improve?

Thanks!
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