Nick Saglimbeni – Mastering Retouching

Description Of Mastering Retouching

Impress your clients, puzzle your competition & blow your models’ minds!

For the first time ever, internationally-acclaimed photographer and retoucher Nick Saglimbeni shares the tips, tricks and techniques that he’s used on his celebrity shoots and over 100 magazine covers! Unlike other tutorials, Mastering Retouching is a complete system that teaches you step-by-step how to quickly spot problem areas and eradicate even the most difficult flaws. Whether you’re new to retouching or an experienced pro, you’ll find countless methods for maximizing your retouching speed while attaining believeability and consistency in your final images.

Level 1: Tools and Basics

Master the tools, filters, and concepts required for state-of-the-art retouching. Includes lessons on Healing Tools, Brushes, Dodging & Burning, Blurring and Sharpening Filters, Shaping and Contouring, Adjustment Layers, and Blending Modes.

Level 2: The Slickforce Tecnique

Learn the method retouchers & photographers have puzzled over for years. The Slickforce Technique™, created by Nick Saglimbeni, will enable you to smooth seemingly impossible flaws, while retaining three-dimensionality & texture.

Level 3: Complete Workflow

Now you’re ready to put it all together and complete your first retouch, from head to toe. Follow along as Nick uses the skills taught in the first two lessons to perfect an image. Additional lessons on contour-mapping, relative dodging and burning, and fixing discoloration.

Level 4: Light Complexions

Master techniques for retouching skin flaws and discoloration issues commonly associated with models of light skin tones. Bonus Lessons on vein removal, fixing mismatched wardrobe colors, and believably tanning a model of pale complexion.

Level 5: Dark Complexions

Master techniques for retouching skin flaws and discoloration issues commonly associated with models of darker skin tones. Bonus Lessons on removing back twists, breast “lifting”, and removing the appearance of dry or “ashy” skin.

Level 6: The Stuff Others Won’t Teach You

Now you’re ready for the major leagues. Tackle “curve ball” issues that stump most retouchers, such as extreme close ups, harsh sunlight and shadows, stretchmarks, freckles & moles, jewelry removal through hair, and retouching wet models.

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