REAL High End Skin retouching -Pixel Density Matching Technique

[pixel_monkey]

Originally Posted by aquariusbg011

Can u show us some your examples ?

I uploaded some of my 3D work in my gallery.

[aaRonology101]

i still stand by dodge and burning ..

=oP

[TheVeed]

I have never seen any of these fancy 'easy 3D adding pores back in'-techniques work. I've yet to see any with good results that would work for movie posters or make-up ads, as mentioned above.

Having actually worked on make-up, hair, and beauty ads, you should know that none of these techniques are used. Why? because retouching doesn't involve someone waving a wand and saying 'ta-da!' It involves time, hard work, and a good eye.

And yes. Dodge and burn, for the skin.

[pixel_monkey]

Andy,
I know that you don't want this thread to turn into another D&B thread. Well, I gave that pore mask method a try and the result looked not much different from using one of those adding noise/grain to the neutral layer techniques.
The Veed and aaRonology101 are absolutely right. I'm afraid to tell you that D&B until tears come of your eyes is the way to go to achieve perfect skin.
Perhaps, you can show us some examples of the ones that you've seen that were done without D&B?

[Ant]

I am getting desperate to know some more techniques which we see used in "big head movie posters" and some cosmetics campaigns which leave skin looking perfect but 'natural' and porous.


I do that and there isn't anything secret that is done. You know the answer. Can't do it? It's not because there is some secret technique yo.

[stopa]

I will repeat after the Ant: "Just because it looks better doesn't mean it looks good.
There is no magic in "big head movie posters"- just a lots of work. All of this MUA, PHotographers, and retouchers. That is all...
Try to post-produce using BUMP map technique 45milion pixel beauty theme image. Than You will see the difference. Push pixel-by-pixel, D&B and work hard!