Should I trust this video???

[AdamZx3]

Well I just ordered a copy...can't wait to watch it.

Looks better than any books go into as far as beauty retouching. I just wish he worked on all 5 of the files, but with only 3 hrs and behind the scenes shoot footage I don't see how it could include all 5....I emailed him but am assuming it's just the White background pic

[RokcetScientist]

Originally Posted by skydog

Okay...I wrote him a note and got this response...who knows...he may be a member on this site...

Thank you for your email. There are no reviews as of yet as the video hasn't shipped yet, orders will start shipping on the 28th. I cover the entire skin
retouching process, watching the video you will learn all the techniques needed to produce results as shown in the samples section of the website. I would say the level of instruction is from beginner through advanced.

I am working on more videos focusing on specific scenarios retouchers face, lighting, photography, etc. The first video is the only one specifically dedicated to retouching.

I use the Canon 5D and the Hasselblad H3D-39 cameras, all included files except for one are from the H3D-39.
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I would think retouching a photo form a Hasselbalad would not provide the same results as retouching a 10 mpix photo.

I.o.w. no independant third-party opinions.
I wouldn't spend 150 bucks on a plain gamble.
But if you do, I've got a great piece of real-estate with your name on it waiting for you. Value: 300,000. Your price: 3,000. Just send me a note...

[Sistere]

Originally Posted by RokcetScientist

I.o.w. no independant third-party opinions.
I wouldn't spend 150 bucks on a plain gamble.
But if you do, I've got a great piece of real-estate with your name on it waiting for you. Value: 300,000. Your price: 3,000. Just send me a note...

Since when is purchasing something new with the intent of discovery and education the same as gullible real estate investing? Also, when should someone purchase something...anything?

Or are you advocating something else?

I don't even remotely see the broad, sweeping generalization world view where investing $150 in a tutorial DVD is the same as $3,000 for a $300,000 piece of real estate. Unless, if for you $100 is the same as $3,000.

And quite frankly...your insinuation is disturbing. What you are not so subtly implying here is that anyone who takes a well thought out risk, on a $150 education dvd...is the same as a shorted sighted, naive fool who easily falls for real estate scams.

Quite a healthy view on our world and the people in it.

[morpheus1870]

i'm looking to purchase too however would require shipping to uk ($25) so will hold on for your reviews!!

[frommels]

i was also looking at this DVD, but I think the information on the site is not sufficient. I understand that the author does not want to give away any tips for free, but how does one know that the quality of work he produces will actually be discussed in the DVD? The photoshoot clip is fun, though.

Also, are the techniques discussed good for print quality?

Any way, whoever tests the DVD must ask for comission on all the potential sales

[superkoax]

I feel that I must get it, but will wait until reviews!

[AdamZx3]

I was going to wait but it will go up to $200 then....I figure if I learn a few good techniques it will be worth the $150, i've spent more on stupid things Also judging by his before/after work i'm sure it will be great. The hard part is knowing how to use the techniques when it comes time for you to step up.

And for the real estate comment, that just made me chuckle. But then again I guess I don't see it as a big gamble anyway. I don't expect it to make me a top gun in a NY retouching studio, but if you take enough of it away and practice it will sure help get down that road.

[isolatedace]

Well I suppose we will all see in due time. Please Please submit reviews.

[videogal]

I will also be looking for your review - the work looks incredibly cool, I'd love to create pictures like that!

[v.bampton]

I've only just wandered back past this site after a busy summer, but I'll add my 2c to this one. I know of Vitaly off another site of professional photographers, and I've seen some videos he did a while back which weren't available to the public, and picked up some very nice ideas. I haven't seen this video, and I'm interested to know how much of the time is spent on studio work and how much on post-processing, but I was impressed enough with what I've seen in the past, that I will be ordering these videos.

[keiserjohn]

This dvd is taking forever in the post, stupid holidays...

Ill post a quick review when i get it..

[DigiCore]

I watched one of his videos a couple of years ago on retouching. He had a pretty destructive method of retouching back then, meaning he kept on mering the layers together as he was retouching. So there was no way of going back and fixing something a client didn't like. I'll be interested in seeing if he still does that. Can't wait for the reviews.

I also see that it went back up to $198. If it's a great video tutorial, what's an extra $50 if I'm going to learn a lot. I've paid much more going to one day photoshop seminars.

[iasilva]

Hi everyone, i have also been interested in this video. Would love to hear the review on this one.

thanks!

[AdamZx3]

mine won't come until the 8th :/ usually the UPS ground is no more than 5-6 days from the west coast.

[ruud92]

I should have it today in post ( 28 Dec -> 4 th = 8 days - holidays = 5 days) but i think i will get it tomorrow of on Monday/Thursday.

when i get it i will post a review.