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Archive 2010 · Retouch Help

  
 
modd69
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p.1 #1 · Retouch Help


I'd appreciate your suggestions on how to soften or remove the shadow behind her head.

-Ross



Feb 10, 2010 at 01:06 AM
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p.1 #2 · Retouch Help


You could try copying a patch with any selection tool and feather the selection from the adjoining area of either side so it looks more natural and then mask out with a soft brush to bring back the hair line. The shadow is running down the entire length of her body and appears to be coming from above. Otherwise, it is a nice shot.


Feb 10, 2010 at 03:54 AM
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p.1 #3 · Retouch Help


Thanks for the suggestions; I tried both the healing brush and patch tool with not such good results. I couldnt get the healing brush to give me the right tone even though I was using a sample area just above the dark shadow. The Patch tool was the same thing with the addition of not getting a nice blend with the surroundung texture. I'll keep plugging away and let you know how I do.

-Ross



Feb 11, 2010 at 01:33 AM
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p.1 #4 · Retouch Help


Your example is exactly what I want to do, but I'm not getting there. I didn't adjust the hardness, so I'll try that tonight.


Feb 11, 2010 at 10:50 AM
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p.1 #5 · Retouch Help


modd69 wrote:
I couldnt get the healing brush to give me the right tone even though I was using a sample area just above the dark shadow.

-Ross


BTW, sampling from a more distant place may produce a better result. In my example I sampled most from distant points.



Feb 11, 2010 at 09:33 PM
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p.1 #6 · Retouch Help


AuntiPode nailed it.


Feb 15, 2010 at 01:28 AM
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p.1 #7 · Retouch Help


doesn't she always?


Feb 16, 2010 at 12:18 AM





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