Guided Course: Beauty Retouching Techniques in Photoshop
Using RAW Files for Photos
A guided course by Xi Chen, Photo Retoucher
About the video: Using RAW Files for Photos
Overview
“Here we will process a RAW file using Adobe Camera Raw to be retouch-ready in Photoshop. We will go through the fundamental adjustments of the RAW file and what does each of the adjustment sliders.”
In this video lesson Xi Chen addresses the topic: Using RAW Files for Photos, which is part of the Domestika online course: Guided Course: Beauty Retouching Techniques in Photoshop. Master beauty retouching with Photoshop, focusing on techniques like dodge and burn, color balancing, and light correction.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, we'll be talking about raw image files My clients usually sends me a process tip. or a raw file to start with. When a photographer takes a photo, it should always be in RAW format, especially if you know it is going to be manipulated later. because it captures the most range of information. Therefore, it allows the most degrees of manipulation in editing process. Because a raw file is not processed, It cannot be printed or edited and cannot be opened by viewing software like preview just yet. it will have to be converted into a TIFF a JPEG image first. Some of the common con...”
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Course summary for: Guided Course: Beauty Retouching Techniques in Photoshop
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Digital Photography, Fashion Photography, Photo Retouching, Photography, Portrait Photography

Xi Chen
A guided course by Xi Chen
Xi Chen is a freelance photo retoucher based in Brooklyn, New York. Originally a photographer, she now specializes in color correction and retouching images for fashion editorials, portraits, commercial campaigns, social media content, and fine art.
Xi has worked with luxury fashion brands like Chanel, Prada, Alexander Wang, Balenciaga, Calvin Klein, Hermes, Valentino, Bobbi Brown, Vera Wang, and more. Her client list also includes Google, Samsung, Nike, and Adidas, as well as editorials like GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, and Vogue.
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