Every step to this point in the workflow has been to prepare the image for retouching. With a creative map, efficient workspace, and balanced RAW processing, begin retouching the Nike Air Max athletic shoe in Photoshop. With this first step, learn best practices for shaping the shoe. Leverage the power of Photoshop's Liquefy tool balanced with the seasoned experience of high end retoucher, Sef McCullough, create a clean, dimensional shape. Use Smart Objects, to work non-destructively. Learn keyboard shortcuts and tool comparisons to expedite your workflow. Manipulate form, shape, and line while listening to Sef's philosophy and approach.
Step by step, advance through the retouching process, methodically following the road map established by the creative brief. In this section, learn the best practices for isolation in Photoshop. Leverage the power of creating paths using Photoshop's pen tool. Create paths around and inside of the...
Learning to isolate and clip can be daunting. Continue to follow high end retoucher, Sef McCullough, as he establishes clean workflow and best practices in complex workflows. With a library of paths set up, learn a method called tiered masking. Learn a different method, using pixel layers to elim...
As you progress through the organization of the retouching process, learn how to identify all of the problem areas and distractions within an image like this. Walk through and dissect the Nike Air Max athletic shoe, using markup to note and define the areas of interest to smooth out the shoe and ...
