After selecting a second hero image from the on-location colored gel shoot, see the power of processing RAW in Lightroom. Watch as photographer, Jake Hicks, brings the portrait to life. For this image, focus on accentuating the eyes and eye makeup. Manipulate highlights and shadows Use curves to isolate specific color channels. Evaluate color manipulation in Lightroom with consideration of the latitude that will be needed to edit in Photoshop. Learn Jake's process of creating a well toned image, leveraging the intention of the lighting in production with the preparation of the image for retouching within Photoshop.
With color balance established in Lightroom, open the cameo portrait in Photoshop, to retouch the second on-location colored gel image. Work simply and quickly following the same procedural methods, to create fabulous skin tone and texture, with compelling environmental lighting.
For the third and final image of this location series, develop an entirely different mood and tone for colored gel on-location shoot. In contrast to the warm pastels of the previous two images, cull through a series of darker, richer tones for an evening, nightclub look. See the results of shifti...
With a hero shot selected, work on color, exposure, and contrast to prepare the image for retouching in Photoshop. With the white balance manipulations applied in camera and to the lighting setup during production, evaluate and adjust the results in the development module of Lightroom. Adjust hig...
