Advanced Certificate in Commercial Portrait Retouching
-- viewing nowThe Advanced Certificate in Commercial Portrait Retouching is a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with the advanced skills required in today's competitive portrait retouching industry. This course emphasizes the importance of professional portrait retouching, highlighting its critical role in commercial photography, advertising, and the broader creative sector.
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• Fundamentals of Portrait Retouching: an introduction to the basic techniques and tools used in portrait retouching, focusing on color correction, skin smoothing, and blemish removal.
• Advanced Skin Retouching Techniques: a deep dive into advanced methods for enhancing skin texture, reducing shine, and creating a polished, professional look. This unit covers frequency separation, dodge and burn, and other advanced tools and techniques.
• Eyes, Mouth, and Nose Retouching: a focus on retouching specific facial features, including brightening and whitening teeth, enhancing eyes, and reshaping noses. This unit covers techniques for subtle, natural-looking enhancements.
• Compositing and Backgrounds: an exploration of advanced compositing and background replacement techniques, including using layer masks, selections, and blend modes. This unit covers creating realistic shadows and highlights to integrate composited elements seamlessly.
• Workflow and Productivity: an examination of best practices for organizing and streamlining workflow, including file management, keyboard shortcuts, and using actions and scripts. This unit covers productivity tools and techniques to help you work more efficiently and effectively.
• Color Management and Calibration: a focus on color management and calibration techniques to ensure consistent, accurate color across different devices and mediums. This unit covers monitor calibration, color profiles, and print output.
• Retouching for Different Mediums: an exploration of retouching techniques for different mediums, including print, web, and social media. This unit covers best practices for optimizing images for different platforms and uses.
• Ethics and Professional Practice: a discussion of the ethical considerations and professional practices involved in portrait retouching. This unit covers the importance of maintaining a natural, realistic look, and avoiding excessive retouching or alteration.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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