You may not be a Photoshop master, but it is still in your power to correct some of the flaws in your photos. What do you need to correct most often? First, this is the white balance, i.e. the correctness of the displayed colors. Secondly, the light: photos are often very dark. Thirdly, natural imperfections: acne, wrinkles, scars, etc. Fourth, photos are often not sharp enough, so you may need to sharpen them. For each operation, create a copy of the previous layer.
Necessary
- - Photo
- - photoshop
Instructions
Step 1
So, we will proceed in the order already presented. Let's start by adjusting the white balance. How do you know if it is violated? The easiest way is by the complexion. A too yellow or crimson face indicates that the colors in the photo are not displayed correctly. To avoid this error, adjust the WB setting in the camera to match the lighting before shooting. If you are photographing in.raw format, then you can correct the bb in special programs. If you are shooting in.
Step 2
By the way, using the method described above, you will not only solve the problem of white balance, but also make the photo lighter if it is too dark. You can also lighten the photo by calling the "levels" tool (menu image-correction-levels). By moving the sliders, you can adjust the lightness of the highlights, darks, and mid tones.
Step 3
Use a Healing Brush to remove natural imperfections. Taking the tool, hold down the alt="Image" key and click on a clean area of the skin near the one you will "treat". Now release the key and paint over all the small imperfections with the mouse as with a regular brush. The skin will become smoother. Use a small brush to avoid blemishes. By the way, this technique can be used not only for cleaning the skin, but also for removing other unwanted objects from the photo.
Step 4
The last thing left is to sharpen it. Better to use one of the filters in the "Sharpness" group. Try everything. Play around with the settings and be sure to find one that suits you. The main thing is not to overdo it. Too much sharpness leads to loss of detail, makes the photo ugly and unnatural. When you have chosen the appropriate settings, slightly reduce the transparency of the layer. Now you can flatten the layers and save the processed photo.
