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Julia Kuzmenko McKim

Skin retouching

I have been focusing on cutting my retouching time in half and I've noticed that simply sticking with an effective workflow, staying present and focused during the process, and spending more time D&B while zoomed out are the main success factors.

My main beauty retouching steps are:

1. Raw file conversions and getting the best bits out of the original.
2. Cleanup on a new layer with the Clone Stamp & Healing Brush.
3. D&B and color corrections - zoomed out with a mid size brush. Zooming in only when a smaller area requires precision work.
4. Makeup, hair, details
5. Shapes: Liquify (only if I absolutely have to, very subtle) & global D&B.
6. Color grading

What are your usual steps?

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