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Exploring the Essential Features of “Retouching Academy Master Dodge & Burn Video“
Course Title: Dodge & Burn Mastery for Beauty, Portrait, and Fashion Photography
Description:
Unlock the secrets of skin retouching with our 4-part intensive course led by Michael Woloszynowicz, a renowned Fashion, Beauty & Portrait Photographer and Retoucher. Dive deep into the essential Dodge & Burn (D&B) technique, a key tool for professionals, ensuring skin looks healthy and vibrant while preserving its authentic texture and detail.
Course Breakdown:
Lesson 1: Introduction to Dodging and Burning Duration: 44:40 min
- Understand the underlying theory of D&B and its importance in retouching
- Explore the elements of an image: Hue, Saturation & Luminosity
- Differentiate between Local and Corrective D&B
- Compare D&B with other retouching techniques
- Familiarize yourself with tools and layers for D&B
- Learn to work with Curves Adjustment Layers for Corrective D&B and Contouring
- Incorporate D&B into your overall retouching workflow
Lesson 2: Corrective (Local) Dodge & Burn Duration: 41:54 min
- Implement D&B at a localized or corrective level
- Refine luminosity shifts in the skin for a flawless look
- Combine D&B with tools like the Healing Brush for wrinkle refinement
- Avoid pitfalls leading to unnatural results
Lesson 3: Contouring (Global Dodge & Burn) Duration: 44:53 min
- Explore the concept of contouring or global D&B
- Emphasize key features of the face and body for a three-dimensional appearance
- Complete a beauty image and a black-and-white image
- Contour a color image, including reshaping areas of the face
- Organize layers effectively for contouring
Lesson 4: Color Corrections and Finishing Touches Duration: 50:11 min
- Apply finishing touches, focusing on color correction
- Identify and correct color issues using practical tools
- Use D&B to address details like shadows, eye whites, and facial peach fuzz
- Deal with resulting color problems in retouched areas
Bonus Materials:
- Michael’s D&B Actions
- RA D&B Tool Presets for D&B Brushes
- Practice files for Fabrics and Beauty Portrait
If you’ve been struggling with Dodging & Burning, this course offers a quick and comprehensive path to your breakthrough. Please note that a basic understanding of Photoshop tools, layers, and masks is recommended for optimal engagement.
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