Core programme / 04
Professional Retouching Workflow
Move from RAW selection to a layered, reviewable and delivery-ready master file.
OVERVIEW
A controlled route through one real post-production problem.
The core programme connects file preparation, image reading, cleanup, skin, shape, local tone, colour, compositing discipline, quality control and delivery. Each module adds to one traceable master document so learners can explain every major decision and revise it without rebuilding the file.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Every deliverable, stated before checkout.
Thirty recorded lessons across ten modules
Four original RAW projects and layered references
Master PSD architecture template
Image-review and revision worksheets
Delivery, archive and handover checklists
CURRICULUM / SEQUENCE
Work from observation to output.
Brief and image diagnosis
Translate intended use into priorities, risks and a visual markup.
RAW foundation
Prepare exposure, colour, lens corrections and a flexible high-bit-depth master.
Cleanup and reconstruction
Select healing, cloning and structural methods based on surrounding information.
Skin and texture
Preserve pores and identity while controlling temporary distractions and uneven transitions.
Dodge and burn
Use local tone to clarify form instead of painting a generic face.
Selections and masks
Build editable boundaries for hair, clothing, products and local colour.
Colour correction
Balance neutrals and skin before creating a deliberate palette.
Series consistency
Match multiple frames without forcing every image into identical values.
Revision workflow
Prepare versions, notes and grouped layers for efficient client changes.
Output and archive
Deliver fit-for-purpose files while preserving a recoverable master.
A GOOD FIT FOR
- Working photographers standardising client post-production
- Intermediate Photoshop users with fragmented techniques
- Aspiring retouchers building a disciplined portfolio workflow
YOU WILL NEED
- Current Photoshop and compatible RAW processor
- Computer with sufficient storage for layered files
- Working knowledge of layers, masks and basic corrections
NOT INCLUDED
- Adobe subscription, plugins or hardware
- Client leads, employment placement or certification
- Private review of buyer files
- Guaranteed income, bookings or portfolio acceptance
DELIVERY / USE
What happens after payment.
- 01
Receive course access after confirmed payment.
- 02
Complete the four projects in sequence.
- 03
Use the supplied audit at each milestone.
- 04
Build and archive one original master workflow.
FINAL CHECK
Continue only when the scope matches your needs.
This is a one-time USD price. Review the terms, refund policy, cancellation policy and privacy notice first.