Beauty Retouching for Beginners
A course by Xi Chen , Photo Retoucher
Learn the basics of professional image retouching and color correction for beauty and product photography
- 96% positive reviews (53)
- 1500 students
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
Learn the basics of professional image retouching and color correction for beauty and product photography
Having worked with some of the world's top technology and fashion brands, Xi Chen has developed a fast and effective creative workflow that helps transform the images of iconic campaigns and editorials. Born and raised in China, Xi is a NYC-based freelance photo retoucher who helps photographers and brands create flawless photographs with a clear intention.
In this course, learn how to retouch a beauty portrait or still-life image using Adobe Photoshop. Explore the software, define the look and feel, and correct imperfections in light, color, and composition. Develop your own unique retouching style and learn how to attract clients by following Xi’s step-by-step process for creating high impact commercial images.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 13 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (53)
- 1500 students
- 18 lessons (2h 53m)
- 13 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Retouch a beauty portrait or a still-life image and learn how to turn it into a GIF.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to learn retouching techniques for beauty portraits and still-life images.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you should have some basic notions of photography and a computer with Adobe Photoshop.
Reviews
Xi Chen is a freelance photo retoucher based in Brooklyn, New York. Originally a photographer, she now specializes in color correction and retouching images for fashion editorials, portraits, commercial campaigns, social media content, and fine art.
Xi has worked with luxury fashion brands like Chanel, Prada, Alexander Wang, Balenciaga, Calvin Klein, Hermes, Valentino, Bobbi Brown, Vera Wang, and more. Her client list also includes Google, Samsung, Nike, and Adidas, as well as editorials like GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, and Vogue.
Content
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U1
Presentation
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About Me
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Influences
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What Will We Do in This Course?
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U2
Setup and Preparation
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How to Set up Photoshop
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Workflow & File
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Using RAW Files for Photos
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U3
Beauty Portrait
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How to Approach an Image
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Image Treatment
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Natural Beauty Retouching Soft Lighting, Dodge and Burn
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Color Balancing, Light, and Shadows
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U4
Still-Life Image Retouching
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How to Approach an Image
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Masking
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Image Treatment
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Clean Up
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Color Balancing
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U5
Creating a GIF and Professional Tips
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Understanding a GIF
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GIF, Beyond the First Step
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Final Tips and behind the Scenes
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FP
Final project
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Beauty Retouching for Beginners
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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