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40 Incredibly Inspirational Retro & Vintage Photoshop Tutorials
Neil September 2nd, 2009
40 Incredibly Inspirational Retro & Vintage Photoshop Tutorials | Photoshop Tutorials
The memories of yesteryears invoke in us a sense of nostalgia as we long for the days gone by when life seems so much simpler. Technology was not as advanced as it is today, and things were changing at a slower pace. Retro and vintage years usually refer to the decades before our present day, up to the last century.
Vintage Pinup and Boudoir Retouching tutorial
Neil April 18th, 2009
Vintage Pinup and Boudoir Retouching
tutorial is sponsored by the generously donated pinup images of Kelly @ Bay Area Pinups
This is some of the fun vintage effects achieved with the Vintage packages, video guide after the jump:
Free Light Friday: 3-27-09
Neil March 27th, 2009
Double header today!
In reference to creating vintage and antique photo effects, we want to achieve the elusive ‘light leak’ effect…
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The ‘light leak’ effect is a partial bleaching or lightening of the image plane caused by a leak of light at exposure, development, printing, or uneven fading of the image in the aging or weathering process. A light leak layer is included in the Vintage Multiple choice workflow action.
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To read a concise tutorial on creating the faded - light leaking look try this tutorial by Wharf 8
Now comes the toning of the image. Again, I used the curves layer to adjust the reds, blues and yellows as well as to slightly fade the image.
If you’d like the Golden Touch in your light leaking adventures – buy the texture set:
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Creative light leaky blessings this friday!
Don’t fear the LAB Colorspace
Neil February 22nd, 2009
Totally funny video by Zeke
I mean Deke
Really – don’t fear the LAB Colorspace – it’s Zen beauty!!
Regarding the light and retouching skin
Neil December 27th, 2008
This post in the forums at Model Mayhem caught my eye because it stressed light, even in skin retouching.
ModelMayhem.com – Understanding Skin Retouching Regarding LIGHT
First of all, Im only trying to help…. not hinder. Im addressing the small amount of people who want to learn more about the core of retouching, not how quick and easy it is….cause it is NOT.
Countless times this topic arises. Countless techniques. Impatience always prevails.
1) QUALITY skin retouching takes TIME. No quick software filters or 4-step technique applies to everything. Please reread this sentence for as long as it takes to sink in.
2) TEXTURE is about how the LIGHT affects the surface. Understand what that means and you can understand the techniques behind pros and amateurs alike.
What do I mean about light?
ZOOM in close. For every bump, or pimple….there is DARK side of it and a LIGHT side of it. For every large pore, the same holds true.
The direction of the light determines which side is which. The “softness” of the light we use in photography determines the contrast between the DARK and LIGHT. This is why softboxes placed close to the model produces a more pleasing skin texture. Those of you who shoot with strobes or hard light will see skin texture more pronounced.
now….
The professional retoucher’s technique is to “Lighten” the DARK sides and to “Darken” the LIGHT sides — which produces and more consistent skin texture. Often they work at the pixel level with a 2px brush. VERY Meticulous, VERY time consuming. For most of us, a 4px or 5px brush would suffice.
Continue to MM to read the three great techniques using layer modes and painting the light in
Skin smoothing photoshop action for perfect portraits and beauty retouching
The Golden concept
Neil December 19th, 2008
Here’s a personal introduction for the Golden Touch Series
The Golden Touch package of products is my contribution to a holistic method of thinking and experimenting with a particular style of images/imagery. The core training piece is a 720p HD training video that is my creative brainstorm + technical tips + workflow tricks + guided meditation. I think it’s a unique experience and tremendous value at a running time of 1h. The video training is my most hardcore advice on powerful color correcting tips that push color theory to the max; daily workflow advice from a guy who processes a few thousand images a week; to heartfelt searching and receiving inspiration. I believe this set of tools will pay you back 10 times your investment as you incorporate the golden look into your artistry.
The Golden Touch Series:
- Golden Touch Video Tutorial = training + inspiration $19 for 1hr HD video
- Golden Touch Texture Package = working materials for altering your photos $39
- Complete Package – SAVE $10 – buy them all for $49
- Golden Touch Monochrome Photoshop Action <–free
- Golden Touch Texture sample <–free
Coming soon as a followup – the Vintage package
Understanding the power of darkness: from high key to low key
Neil December 4th, 2008
Following in the footsteps of my retouching tutorials:
I know these are written to a more abstract level and so today I’d like to provide a more hands-on experience and so I have posted this L*A*B* colorspace photoshop file for you to download. There are eleven layers in this file, from the starting image, on up through the finished look.
Let’s dig in
Eye of the muse : retouch deconstructed
Neil November 21st, 2008
If you shot this image – would you find something in it?
Photo Courtesy of Shane Snyder photojournalist
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