- Now that we've removed our unwanted objects,…let's go back into Photoshop and finesse the background,…just to make it pop.…We've already saved our image,…and we saw how we had our changes on these edit layers,…and what I want to do now is combine…all these layers into one,…but I still want to keep the original layers.…So I'm going to press Ctrl+Alt+Shift+E,…and what that just did was it took all the layers…that are visible and it made it into one.…So, if I were to hide these layers,…notice it doesn't affect anything.…
So, here's the original layer,…and here's a combination of…all these layers, from here down.…So now that we're on this layer,…let's create one more new layer,…and on this blank layer is where…we're going to start making all these changes.…From here, let's select the Gradient tool,…and the colors, I want to come in…and change the color to a nice blue,…right about here.…
Select OK.…Now, from up here, the dropdown menu,…instead of going from blue to white,…we want to go from blue to transparent.…Select OK.…
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12/21/2015- Choosing a backdrop
- Scouting locations
- Lighting for corporate headshots and environmental portraits
- Establishing rapport with clients
- Creating a sense of power through posing
- Editing portraits with Lightroom
- Cataloging and organizing images
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 9s
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1. What Gear Do You Need to Shoot?
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Modifying light1m 3s
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2. Determining the Shooting Environment
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Scouting locations2m 24s
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3. Setting Up the Gear
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Using a lightmeter2m 37s
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Shooting on a tripod or off2m 31s
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4. Working with Your Subject for a Standard Headshot
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Establishing rapport5m 34s
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Using light makeup1m 6s
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Working with the subject4m 58s
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What makes an awesome shot1m 47s
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5. Working with Your Subject for an Environmental Portrait
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Choosing a location2m 17s
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6. Importing and Organizing the Images
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Applying a develop preset6m 25s
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Choosing the best shot2m 6s
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7. Post-Processing Techniques in Lightroom
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Post-processing eyes5m 25s
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Improving teeth3m 6s
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Adding lighting effects2m 36s
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Adding vignettes for style3m 10s
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Creating a Social Media Headshot
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How to work with the subject2m 14s
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8. Post-Processing Techniques in Photoshop
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When to jump to Photoshop4m 53s
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Fine-tuning the background9m 40s
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Advanced skin retouching3m 32s
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Conclusion
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Next steps42s
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