Summary of "10 Tips for Editing your Portrait Photos"
Editing Techniques and Tips:
- cropping:
- Tonal Adjustments:
- Start with the basics panel to even out exposure and lighting.
- Underexpose backlit photos to preserve highlights, then adjust shadows and exposure.
- Use the tonal curve for advanced lighting tweaks, creating an S curve for contrast.
- Color and White Balance:
- Adjust white balance to achieve natural-looking images.
- Use temperature and tint sliders to correct color casts.
- Skin Tones:
- Focus on maintaining accurate skin tones using the HSL panel.
- Adjust orange and red hues to ensure skin tones look natural.
- Enhancing Eyes:
- Ensure editing does not adversely affect the subject's eyes.
- Use the brush tool to enhance eye color and brightness.
- Sharpening:
- Apply sharpening selectively using the masking slider to enhance details.
- Retouching:
- Tailor retouching methods based on the type of shoot (e.g., intricate for fewer images, minimal for larger batches).
- Color Casts:
- Identify and correct color casts from vibrant environments using a new layer in Photoshop.
- Final Touches:
- Remove distracting elements using tools like the spot healing brush or erase tool.
Additional Resources:
The creator mentions Skillshare as a resource for learning more about photography and editing techniques.
Contributors:
The video is presented by an unnamed creator who expresses a passion for photo editing and shares personal insights throughout the tutorial. Skillshare is mentioned as a sponsor.
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