by Dennis | Aug 30, 2011 | Case Studies
Ever since Photoshop 5 debuted Color Management has become an essential part of any digital workflow. Back then, in the dark old days of Color Management, it was a challenge just to find any good info on what we needed to do to get our color under control. And the...
by Dennis | Aug 20, 2011 | Case Studies
Here’s a technique I developed for quickly finessing a Layer Mask using the Dodge/Burn & Blur tools. The idea is to use the Burn Tool to bring the mask in tighter to the object and the Blur Tool to give the edge just the right amount of softness. With a...
by Dennis | Aug 10, 2011 | Case Studies
As an experienced retoucher one of the most valuable tools available to me is my trusty Wacom Tablet. The ability to use hold the Stylus in my hand as I would a paint brush or a pencil makes the whole work of retouching and masking so much easier. For me using a mouse...
by Dennis | Aug 10, 2011 | Case Studies
Every now and then a project will involve creating a Clipping Path which the client will then use in a layout program such as Quark Xpress or InDesign to make sure the background drops out completely. Now creating a Clipping Path is simple enough, but what happens if...
