The Skin Retouch

Course details

Skin retouching doesn’t have to be the hardest thing to learn in Photoshop. While it does require advanced techniques, when explained correctly, it can actually be quite easy to get flawless and realistic results simultaneously! Join professional retoucher Kristina Sherk as she demystifies all the techniques you need to know to become a skin retouching expert. This class not only shows you how to retouch skin, but goes into the reasons behind why we do it at all. If you want to learn how to masterfully retouch skin and create stunning portraits like the ones you see in the beauty magazines, check out this course.

Concepts

Introduction

The not so secrets to skin retouching
What you should know before watching this course
Exercise files

Blemish Removal

When to use the Healing Brush to remove blemishes
When to use the Spot Healing Brush to remove blemishes
When to use the Clone Stamp to remove blemishes
When to use the Patch tool to remove blemishes

How to Soften Skin without Looking Plastic

What is frequency separation
Setting up layers using frequency separation, Part 1
Setting up layers using frequency separation, Part 2
How to use the Mixer Brush for frequency separation
Practical skin smoothing using frequency separation
Texture cleanup using frequency separation
Adding additional texture
Other uses for frequency separation

Enhancing Skin to Make It Pop

Why should you use Dodge and Burn for skin retouching
Picking the right Dodge and Burn colors
Opacity vs. flow
Using Dodge and Burn on skin

Using AI Technology to Smooth Skin

What are skin neural filters
Skin smoothing with neural filters
Recreating texture with neural filters

Skin Finishing Touches

Control skin redness
Adding shimmer and shine

Conclusion

Conclusion