Video #001 and 001a – Retouching Eyes –Parts One & Two
Experience Level Two: In this two part video we’ll cover all aspects of retouching eyes. As the “windows to the soul” beautifully retouched and enhanced eyes can make the difference between a snapshot and a wonderful portrait that pulls you in. Learn these techniques and your images will literally jump off the page.
NOTE:This video was part of former member site retouching video series. If you were a member of the paid site in early 2011 you may already have this video.
Part One
Part Two
Video #003 – Desktop Preferences
Experience Level One: In this video we’ll go through everything you need to know to set up your desktop preferences for maximum work flow efficiency. From setting the interface, file handling and performance; to cursors, transparency, guides, grids, slices and units & rulers and plug-ins. Yes it’s basic information but you gotta start somewhere!
NOTE: This video was part of former member site retouching video series. If you were a member of the paid site in early 2011 you may already have this video.
Video #004 – Working with Layers
Experience Level Three: Working efficiently with layers is one of the things that makes Photoshop such an amazing tool. If you’re old enough to remember encyclopedias think back to the pages about the human body. Remember all those clear plastic lay-overs; each one detailing a different “layer” of the body. One layer showed the veins, another the muscles, another the skeleton.
Now imagine being able to magically erase just part of the “muscle layer” so you could see the “skeletal layer” underneath. That’s the magic of layers in Photoshop. Here’s where it gets interesting – you can do some crazy stuff when you learn layers.
NOTE:This video was part of former member site retouching video series. If you were a member of the paid site in early 2011 you may already have this video.
Video #005 – Whitening Teeth
Experience Level Two: So many high school seniors today use whitening products on their teeth it’s a rare instance when you see a kid with bad teeth. And when you do it’s like, “Wow dude – I can help you with that.” In your head you say that – not to the client! I’ve used several different methods over the years and this down and dirty quick tip is by far the easiest.
NOTE:This video was part of former member site retouching video series. If you were a member of the paid site in early 2011 you may already have this video.
Video #006 – Creating a Logo Brush
Experience Level Two: You are going to love this one. If you already own the Complete High School Senior Portrait Photographer Toolkit you have a written guide on how to create your own logo brush. If you don’t own the Toolkit (you should) or if you’ve struggled with the written directions; this video’s gonna tan your hide. You MUST be signing your images – all artists sign their work. And it is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to market your business. Imagine hundreds and hundreds of little wallet photos floating around the city with your name on the front. Need I say more?
NOTE:This video was part of former member site retouching video series. If you were a member of the paid site in early 2011 you may already have this video.
Video #007 – The Magic Liquefy Tool
Experience Level Three: I’ve always felt the Magic Liquefy tool was Adobe’s way of creating controversy. The sub-title to this video is “How Anyone Can Look Like Dolly Parton.” In other words, the liquefy tool allows you to do virtual “tummy tucks” and “boob jobs” – and at a fraction of the cost. And yes ladies – before you call me a chauvinist pig – I use it on guys with “love handles” as well;-)
Our clients want to look their very best in their images. And believe me, if you make a senior look trim(er) where they’re not – they’re gonna love you for it. *Please use discretion when applying the liquefy tool.
NOTE:This video was part of former member site retouching video series. If you were a member of the paid site in early 2011 you may already have this video.
Video #008 – Using the Patch Tool Properly
Experience Level One: The patch tool is your pimple popping blemish bashing best friend when it comes to retouching in Photoshop. Actually four tools in one including; the Healing Brush, the Spot Healing Brush, and the Red Eye Tool.
In this 24 minute Photoshop Training video we’ll cover in complete detail everything you need to know about using the patch tool and reasons to avoid the healing brushes (in my opinion.)
Plus you’ll get a great tip on customizing keyboard shortcuts and links to a couple of other items you might find useful.
Learning how to use the patch tool properly will turbocharge your retouching speed.
Video #009 – Cropping and Composition
Experience Level One: The days of labs only offering 8 x 10′s and 5 x 7′s are long gone. While certainly these standard sizes are still the norm – nearly anything goes with respect to print size and aspect ratio. This short video explains how to use the Photoshop crop tool and touches briefly on final composition of your images.