Working With Colors Archives - Retouching Academy https://retouchingacademy.com/category/real-world-retouching-practices/working-with-colors/ Best Tools for Next-Generation Creative Professionals Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:43:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Quickly fix skin texture problems in Photoshop https://retouchingacademy.com/fixing-skin-texture/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fixing-skin-texture https://retouchingacademy.com/fixing-skin-texture/#respond Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:59:55 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=23870 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

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Psychology of Color for Creative Professionals: Money’s Hidden Palette https://retouchingacademy.com/psychology-of-color-for-creative-professionals-red/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=psychology-of-color-for-creative-professionals-red https://retouchingacademy.com/psychology-of-color-for-creative-professionals-red/#respond Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:15:29 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=22744 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

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How Good are Your Color Matching Skills? https://retouchingacademy.com/how-good-are-your-color-matching-skills/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-good-are-your-color-matching-skills https://retouchingacademy.com/how-good-are-your-color-matching-skills/#comments Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:16:20 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=22369 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

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How To Use Luma Masks for Precise Adjustments in Capture One Pro 12 https://retouchingacademy.com/how-to-use-luma-masks-for-precise-adjustments-in-capture-one-pro-12/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-use-luma-masks-for-precise-adjustments-in-capture-one-pro-12 https://retouchingacademy.com/how-to-use-luma-masks-for-precise-adjustments-in-capture-one-pro-12/#comments Thu, 20 Jun 2019 15:55:13 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=19803 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

Luminosity masks are a useful tool for manipulating color, texture, as well as contrast. This feature, coined “Luma Masks,” joins

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Quick Color Change Techniques That Every Retoucher Should Know https://retouchingacademy.com/quick-color-change-techniques-that-every-retoucher-should-know/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=quick-color-change-techniques-that-every-retoucher-should-know https://retouchingacademy.com/quick-color-change-techniques-that-every-retoucher-should-know/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:22:19 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=19567 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

Retouching assignments stretch beyond skin and hair, often requiring precise color adjustments. Eye color, makeup, jewelry, various aspects of an

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Using Luminosity Masking and Blend If Sliders in Photoshop https://retouchingacademy.com/using-luminosity-masking-and-blend-if-sliders-in-photoshop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=using-luminosity-masking-and-blend-if-sliders-in-photoshop https://retouchingacademy.com/using-luminosity-masking-and-blend-if-sliders-in-photoshop/#respond Thu, 10 Jan 2019 13:55:23 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=18831 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

Luminosity Masks and making use of Blend If are two phenomenal ways to gain precise control over the tonal range

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Understanding the Color Composition of an Image https://retouchingacademy.com/understanding-the-color-composition-of-an-image/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-the-color-composition-of-an-image https://retouchingacademy.com/understanding-the-color-composition-of-an-image/#respond Tue, 18 Dec 2018 13:29:22 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=17961 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

Understanding The Color Composition of an ImageIf you’re a new photographer just starting to produce your shoots, you might mistakingly think that post-production and/or color grading

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How to Change the Default Develop Settings in Lightroom https://retouchingacademy.com/how-to-change-the-default-develop-settings-in-lightroom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-change-the-default-develop-settings-in-lightroom https://retouchingacademy.com/how-to-change-the-default-develop-settings-in-lightroom/#respond Wed, 12 Dec 2018 13:26:04 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=17701 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

default develop settings in lightroomThe way color is captured in-camera can differ between brands, models, and lenses. When you first import your photographs to

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Color Correcting Skin Tones With Adjustment Layers In Photoshop https://retouchingacademy.com/color-correcting-skin-tones-with-adjustment-layers-in-photoshop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=color-correcting-skin-tones-with-adjustment-layers-in-photoshop https://retouchingacademy.com/color-correcting-skin-tones-with-adjustment-layers-in-photoshop/#respond Tue, 20 Nov 2018 13:15:50 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=17369 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

color correcting skin tones in photoshopGetting skin tones to look natural and flattering in your photographs can sometimes be a challenge. There are many causes

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Why You Should Color Calibrate Your Monitor https://retouchingacademy.com/why-you-should-color-calibrate-your-monitor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-you-should-color-calibrate-your-monitor https://retouchingacademy.com/why-you-should-color-calibrate-your-monitor/#respond Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:49:43 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=17154 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

why you should color calibrate your display for retouchingAccuracy is imperative for a retoucher, as your goal is creating a perfected final product. Color accuracy is one of

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Did You Know Vivid Light Blending Mode is Great For Color Grading? https://retouchingacademy.com/did-you-know-vivid-light-blending-mode-is-great-for-color-grading/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=did-you-know-vivid-light-blending-mode-is-great-for-color-grading https://retouchingacademy.com/did-you-know-vivid-light-blending-mode-is-great-for-color-grading/#respond Thu, 11 Oct 2018 12:14:29 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=16743 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

Color plays a vital role in photography and is often the marker of a skilled artist versus a beginner. When

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photoshop tricks and hacks for retouchingTo stay relevant and marketable in this highly competitive industry, it’s important to keep your skills sharp and to constantly

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How to Retouch Portraits in Adobe Lightroom https://retouchingacademy.com/how-to-retouch-portraits-in-adobe-lightroom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-retouch-portraits-in-adobe-lightroom https://retouchingacademy.com/how-to-retouch-portraits-in-adobe-lightroom/#respond Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:50:07 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=16636 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

retouching beauty portraits in lightroomAdobe applications have become more accessible than ever, making Lightroom a popular choice among photographers and retouchers. While many have

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Color Grade Your Videos Using LUTs From Lightroom https://retouchingacademy.com/color-grade-videos-using-luts-from-lightroom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=color-grade-videos-using-luts-from-lightroom https://retouchingacademy.com/color-grade-videos-using-luts-from-lightroom/#comments Wed, 12 Sep 2018 12:29:44 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=16484 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

using lightroom to color grade a video in premiereColor Look Up Tables (or LUTs) can give your images a distinct look and feel though their colors. In our

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Demystifying the HSL Tool in Lightroom https://retouchingacademy.com/demystifying-the-hsl-tool-in-lightroom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=demystifying-the-hsl-tool-in-lightroom https://retouchingacademy.com/demystifying-the-hsl-tool-in-lightroom/#respond Thu, 30 Aug 2018 14:20:48 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=16392 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

using the color grading options in lightroomOne of the most overlooked tools in Lightroom is the HSL (Hue, Saturation, and Luminance) color adjustment window. If you’re just beginning

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4 Great Methods to Perfect Skin Tones Using Curves in Photoshop https://retouchingacademy.com/4-great-methods-to-perfect-skin-tones-using-curves-in-photoshop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=4-great-methods-to-perfect-skin-tones-using-curves-in-photoshop https://retouchingacademy.com/4-great-methods-to-perfect-skin-tones-using-curves-in-photoshop/#comments Thu, 23 Aug 2018 12:14:04 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=16327 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

get perfect skin tones using curves adjustment in photoshopCorrecting and controlling color, especially in skin tones, is an imperative part of the retouching process. Skin tone can be

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Using a Color Chart to Ensure Color Accuracy in Your Photography from Capture to Resulting Image https://retouchingacademy.com/using-a-color-chart-to-ensure-color-accuracy-in-your-photography-from-capture-to-resulting-image/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=using-a-color-chart-to-ensure-color-accuracy-in-your-photography-from-capture-to-resulting-image https://retouchingacademy.com/using-a-color-chart-to-ensure-color-accuracy-in-your-photography-from-capture-to-resulting-image/#respond Tue, 14 Aug 2018 12:27:47 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=16134 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

Color accuracy is an important factor in photography and retouching. Modern day cameras rely entirely on the built-in software to

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How to Remove Color Fringing From Hair in Photoshop https://retouchingacademy.com/how-to-remove-color-fringing-from-hair-in-photoshop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-remove-color-fringing-from-hair-in-photoshop https://retouchingacademy.com/how-to-remove-color-fringing-from-hair-in-photoshop/#respond Thu, 09 Aug 2018 12:20:09 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=16020 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

how to remove color fringe from hair in photoshopHair can sometimes feel like the bane of a retoucher’s existence, due to the visual complexity of hair and the

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Super Quick Technique For Easy Color Matching Elements In Your Images https://retouchingacademy.com/super-quick-technique-for-easy-color-matching-elements-in-your-images/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=super-quick-technique-for-easy-color-matching-elements-in-your-images https://retouchingacademy.com/super-quick-technique-for-easy-color-matching-elements-in-your-images/#comments Tue, 10 Jul 2018 12:21:57 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=15645 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

RA_Blog_Feat_900px_How_to_Perfectly_Color_Match_Your_CompositesLove it or hate it, compositing is a common part of digital imaging today. Whether you’re superimposing a model onto

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