Rich textured skin
always scores high on the digital platform.
Every editor should be concerned with developing advanced skills for it.
Skin retouch is a
common requirement for digital darkroom editors of all levels. Making the skin look flawless while keeping
the original texture is a skill learn with years of experience. It can be done
with extensive pixel-based retouching available with imaging software. With varied brushing techniques and a bit of
color, tweaking the photos, editing can be spiced up to make the visuals look
presentable to the viewer. It is not the mere cosmetic modification that lures
the viewer but also the overall quality of the snap.
Photoshop offers many
features for advanced skin retouch. It is also possible to give the photo a
healing touch, add a matt finish or gloss and airbrush the skin. Even the
delicate area around the eyes can be brightened with contrast. Clients who work
for high-end fashion magazines, billboards, fashion house and printed media
value such advanced skills of editors.
It is of a very high caliber and done by experienced editors only. The fashion industry sells grand dreams and
requires perfect images each and every time.
Flawless skin advertisements bring in more consumers and this has been
achieved with the latest imaging equipment. Every single skin retouch is done
in a complete manner. A high-end camera
like a Phase One P45 or P65 can produce a perfect shot. Then the editor does a series of steps to
create a striking portrait, to improve skin tones, modify shadow and light
patterns to increase the effect and enrich the eyes and skin.
One of the keys to
have a clear image with a skin retouch is with the magic wand tool. With the
clear color background, the magic wand can design miracles. The editor zooms on the edit 200% and using a small
soft brush like 21px/0 hardness he can get rid of the small imperfections. Using smart filters to soften the skin gives
the professional editor the ability to create the magic in the photo while
maintaining its flexibility.
For altering and
smoothing the skin color, one easy method is selecting a color as per the color
channel to get the required shade.
Another method is to create an empty layer fill with a tan skin color
set, then mask and reduce its opacity to suit the image. These techniques will
give a smooth and even skin color while retaining its originality and natural
shading. With the help of layers it is done. Try also some frequency separation
with the help of two duplicate layers in the background. It can improve the
color and texture of the overall edit.
This can be applied
to highlight even the lips, the nose, the chin, the cheek, forehead and
eyes. Apply a blur with the magic wand
tool in order to get the desired effect.
Leave the blending mode on normal and reduce the opacity of the layer
according to the desired effect. Always learn to satisfy yourself with the
image first before pleasing the client. Skin retouch maybe a deceptive art but
convinces viewers if done rationally.
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