Can anyone help me figure out how this skin was retouched? (Page 2): It is still pretty small to see really well, but it looks OK. I do think eyes should be retouched manually, but if...

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

aisajib wrote:

Don't know why the attachment became that small. Here's a link: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/21065046/live/trial.png

It is still pretty small to see really well, but it looks OK. I do think eyes should be retouched manually, but if one does not know how or have the time, this can work. The main thing is to not make the whites too white and to not lighten the whole eye to the same shade.

aisajib Loc: Dhaka, Bangladesh

CaptainC wrote:

It is still pretty small to see really well, but it looks OK. I do think eyes should be retouched manually, but if one does not know how or have the time, this can work. The main thing is to not make the whites too white and to not lighten the whole eye to the same shade.

Thanks for your comments. There is a lot to learn from this new software, but from first impression I think it does the eye enhancement pretty good. The controls are fine. But I'm still struggling to get the perfect skin tone. :( I'd choose to stick with Photoshop or Lightroom (despite the dilemma of what to use), and luckily this is available as a Photoshop plugin for additional cost.

I'm gonna check out this other tool Topaz Clean.

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

Kingmapix wrote:

One look at this photo tells the viewer that it was over-manipulated.

Not necessarily...in some genre's (fashion, glamour) this sort of "plastic skin" look is exactly what is called for. It's anything but realistic but it's the norm.

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

Another recommendation for Portrait pro. You can dial in however much or little massaging of the skin you want.

aisajib Loc: Dhaka, Bangladesh

rpavich wrote:

Not necessarily...in some genre's (fashion, glamour) this sort of "plastic skin" look is exactly what is called for. It's anything but realistic but it's the norm.

Exactly. It does require skill to get it right, but knowing how it's done (the process) is somewhat important. I wish not everyone would protect their workflow like trade secrets. :(

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

aisajib wrote:

Exactly. I wish not everyone would protect their workflow like trade secrets. :(

I think most people here do share generously. Although I have to admit if I could come up with a look that REALLY separated me from everyone else, I would never share it. That is highly unlikely.

Bill Houghton Loc: New York area

First off I doubt to many on here are protecting there work flow. Perhaps you should learn how to do it just photo shop.

1. select you brush -
2. Set to opacity level 17% percent or there about.
3. Set the brush to soft, the fuzzy looking brush.
4. Set the size to match the area you working in.
5. Keep on finger on the Alt Key. (select the eye Dropper)
6. Select the color you wish to use. Paint in the area.
7. You may have to spray four or five times to see the result.

Enjoy.

aisajib Loc: Dhaka, Bangladesh

CaptainC wrote:

I think most people here do share generously. Although I have to admit if I could come up with a look that REALLY separated me from everyone else, I would never share it. That is highly unlikely.

Yeah, that makes sense. That is why I shared the images in the first place hoping someone would figure out/know how to achieve this look.

Bill Houghton Loc: New York area

Note: Remember to sample often, since skin tones are not like a wall, they tend to change often and can be very complex.

When going around areas you wish not to disturb, select that area then just reverse you selection if your worried about effecting it. Such as eye, lips, nostrils.

aisajib Loc: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Bill Houghton wrote:

Note: Remember to sample often, since skin tones are not like a wall, they tend to change often and can be very complex.

When going around areas you wish not to disturb, select that area then just reverse you selection if your worried about effecting it. Such as eye, lips, nostrils.

Thanks. I'll practice and follow your advice.

Bill Houghton Loc: New York area

I have sent you to photo's, one before and one after. Done only with the air brush.

I didn't post them here, I think the Captain would not approve. LOL...

MDoner Loc: Norman, OK.

I'm not sure but it looks like they lowered the clarity of the photo just a bit. It does wonders! Especially with ageing women!

aisajib Loc: Dhaka, Bangladesh

MDoner wrote:

I'm not sure but it looks like they lowered the clarity of the photo just a bit. It does wonders! Especially with ageing women!

And how can I do that on Photoshop?

I know this can be done on Lightroom easily, but I'm not liking the two-step process of Lr+Ps. I'm not a professional, so the entire time-saving advantage of using Lightroom doesn't really apply to me. I've just found that the Hue/Saturation adjustment layer on Photoshop has a drop-down menu to select colors, which does identical job like the HSL sliders on Lightroom. Now where can I find clarity?

Bill Houghton Loc: New York area

In photo shop

Make a layer using Control J.
Select filters and the top.
Move mouse down to Blur.

Select Gaussian Blur

You will be able to select how much blur you want.

Once it is applied, you can use your eraser tool to remove it where you don't want it. Like on that picture I sent you. Your can remove it from her hair, eyes ect.

aisajib Loc: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Bill Houghton wrote:

In photo shop

Make a layer using Control J.
Select filters and the top.
Move mouse down to Blur.

Select Gaussian Blur

You will be able to select how much blur you want.

Once it is applied, you can use your eraser tool to remove it where you don't want it. Like on that picture I sent you. Your can remove it from her hair, eyes ect.

I believe that does not do the reduced clarity job as neatly as the Ligthroom's clarity slider does. Perhaps that feature is only available in Lightroom?