Begin to integrate some of the finer details in the retouch, adding creative elements to the bubble sole of the athletic shoe. Use flares that were shot by photographer, Adam Levy, and integrate them into the product story. Jump back over from Photoshop to Capture One, and select the best exposures for the light flares. Use channel masking to create a clean composite for the new integrated elements. Learn the value of a staged, intelligent workflow, building in flexibility for client feedback.
Using paths, curves, and groups, learn to color grade and add additional lighting effects to bring the Nike Air Max athletic shoe closer to a finished look. Utilized the organization from the early stages of the retouching process and leverage the power of masks. Work through the length of the sh...
Before sending the image off for round 1 review, use a couple of finishing moves to bring the entire creative image together. Using high-pass and some grain across the surface of the shoe, create a consistent, finished surface. Learn do develop a process for finishing with subtle details to set y...
With the first round of retouching complete, learn best practices for sending files to your client. Learn the advantage of using prepared actions, that duplicate and flatten your image. Prepare the image into a review ready format, with optimum compression settings and send the file using standar...