Retouching Workflow Overview
Lesson 28 from: Powerful Portraits using Mirrorless CamerasMiguel Quiles
Retouching Workflow Overview
Lesson 28 from: Powerful Portraits using Mirrorless CamerasMiguel Quiles
Lessons
Class Introduction
11:07 2What is a Mirrorless Camera?
06:30 3Mirrorless Camera Advantages
07:30 4Mirrorless Compatibility
13:12 5Live Shoot: Mirrorless vs. DSLR
07:56 6Live Shoot: A7R II, A6300 & A7ii
29:27 7Compare Mirrorless & DSLR Images
21:37 8Posing Techniques Overview
15:46Lens Choice for Mirrorless
10:59 10Savage Collapsable Backdrops Demo
11:36 11Client Portrait Shoot Overview
04:00 12Importance of Tethering While Shooting
12:40 13Lighting Set-up for Client Portrait Shoot
08:46 14Live Shoot: One-Light Client Portrait
11:58 15Live Shoot: Modifier Client Portrait
14:33 16Live Shoot: Side Lit Client Portrait
11:51 17Communication with Client
12:05 18Specific Portrait Techniques
03:43 19Fashion Beauty Shoot Overview
11:22 20Live Shoot: Beauty-Dish
23:09 21Live Shoot: Octabox
18:10 22Live Shoot: Umbrella
31:21 23One Light Set-Up for Male Portrait
07:33 24Live Shoot: One Light Male Portrait
15:50 25Live Shoot: Two Light Male Portrait
17:54 26Live Shoot: One Light with High-Speed Sync
16:29 27Live Shoot: Two Lights With High Speed Sync
17:39 28Retouching Workflow Overview
03:00 29Culling Images in Capture One
18:05 30Basic Alien Skin Exposure Workflow
17:57 31Image Editing in Alien Skin
12:56 32Add Grain to Images in Alien Skin
04:52 33Skin Retouching in Alien Skin
10:36 34Exporting Images in Alien Skin
06:42 35Cull Images in Capture One
22:51 36Skin Retouching in Photoshop
22:16 37Draw Hair in Photoshop
04:53 38Finish Skin in Photoshop
23:51 39Change Backdrop Color in Photoshop
11:14 40Alien Skin Exposure Overview
15:20 41Sharpen & Add Grain in Alien Skin
09:05 42Exporting Images for Clients
06:09 43Mobile Workflow with Mirrorless
15:51Lesson Info
Retouching Workflow Overview
I was really trying hard to capture the same type of look that we have in our hero image for this class. And to be really honest with you, sometimes it's very challenging. Because if you're photographing somebody, even though you can get the lighting correct, and the settings correct and that part of it is kind of a little easier to control. What you can't control is what the person's gonna look like and how they're going to act when they're in front of the camera. So we got really, really lucky because honestly, like he could probably be the guy's son from the, from that title image, so he had the look nailed down pat. So for me it was an easy time. Because getting the lighting, like I said, the technical part of everything that we've talked about during this workshop, I'm hoping that that part of it seems easier. In the beginning when you came into the workshop you probably thought like, wow, this is all like very mystical, and very difficult, and hopefully now you'll look at it and ...
say, okay the technical side is the easy side, the hard part is trying to get an expression like this, which again, we got lucky, it took us just a few moments to get that image. But in reality, when you're shooting in your own spaces, depending on the person you're photographing, it could take you longer. It could take you an hour, two hours. Who knows? So I don't do the mini session stuff. So, anyway, without further ado, let us take a look at this. So this is Alien Skin Exposure X2. This is the newest version of Alien Skin. And I'm gonna open this thing up so you can see all of the tabs and everything that's available to you in this software. So these are actually the raw files that I shot using Capture One where I was tethering. So when you are using Capture One, they're all being dumped into a Capture folder that's saved on your computer. So, unlike many other programs, where you have to import your images into, into the folder, Alien Skin Exposure X2 is very interesting because what it does is, you go into this little folders section here, and I could go to that Capture folder, and I could actually see all of the images that are in there without actually having to import them. So think about how much of a time saver that is. When I'm already tethering into any program, whether it's Lightroom or Capture One or whatever, it's gonna set up that folder, and all of the images are already stored in that folder. So when I get home, I just open Alien Skin Exposure, and all of the images, as you can see on the little timeline here below, all of the images are all there, and they're ready to be evaluated and looked at.
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Ratings and Reviews
a Creativelive Student
I want to commend you for hosting Miguel Quiles. He is beyond competent and knowledgeable. Light is Light, but It is encouraging to see incredible minority photographers on your platform and to see diversity in the presenters. It is inspirational for minorities to see themselves on the center stage. I sincerely thank you for that. I am buying this course although I am not a mirrorless shooter because of my support of Miguel and the quality of his instruction of which benefits all photographers. He is a great addition to the Creative Live Family of Presenters that I have supported as well. Kudos Creative Live!
Danae Khan Jones
Wow! As a Newb and someone looking to get into portrait/studio photography, this course was perfect and comprehensive. SO MUCH GOOD CONTENT. Miguel is so approachable about questions, positive, and thorough in his explanations. This course broke down the gear and technical side very well. I recommend going to a class live. It was a great experience with food and beautiful facilities. The facility has a positive vibe and really encouraged me to be creative. Thank you for the experience and knowledge!
Sharon
WOW!!! I LOVED THIS CLASS!!! I learned so much. He made lighting soooo simple, I finally understood. I liked the way he explained the why of his camera settings and how to overcome ambient light. he explained and made everything simple!!! I liked the way he talked about connecting with your clients. I am so happy I purchased this class. I finally understood lighting What a great teacher!! Thank you!!
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