Color Correction Retouching Resources

[lazylou19]

I am interested in learning how to properly color correct and retouch images using photoshop. I know generally how to do it using some work arounds and shortcuts but I want to be able to do it using the proper tools. Can anyone suggest a current/updated book (preferred) or tutorial resource out there that can help me accomplish this?


THANKS!

 

[TheMightyZog]

The best way is to read the books by Dan Margulis - he is the guru of colour correction. But beware you have to read this books about 3 times to fully understand what can be done. I've tried summarising a few of them on my web site - but colour casts is a difficult one. You could try a demo of CurveMeister and even better take their free course - it taught me one hell of a lot.
Good luck

 

[7Hunters]

Google Videos and You Tube are great resources. There are some good books out there - I like the Worth1000.com books myself.

If your photograph has just minor color correction issues the following can help

Levels - go auto levels on a copy of the layer.

If part of the image is too dark but the highlights are okay look at the Shadows/Highlight button this is an amazing color correcting tool.

Finally curves are great for popping out the lights and darks.

 

[Tutostube]

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Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: Creative Color
with: Chris Orwig

Color matters and it requaries practice and more practice.

 

[?!ALEX/AARON]

Check what PS can auto-adjust and see if that makes any significant changes.

 

[rushnp774]

Check out my blog for tons of Photoshop tutorials. Several of my posts cover things like making a professional workflow, using the dodge & burn tools, and enhancing eyes in photoshop.

 

[davidphotoshop]

suscribe to lynda.com they will give you 7 days free access to all the library.

Search for

Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: Creative Color
with: Chris Orwig

Color matters and it requaries practice and more practice.

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