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Unleashed Edit:Ā Grimm's Urban Adventure

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Border Collie puppy Grimm had his session in Christchurchā€™s CBD. It was a cloudy day which meant the light was soft and I could shoot in any direction to make the most of the urban backdrop.

This edit focuses on bringing contrast and a little added drama to an otherwise flat scene.

Watch as Craig works through several stages in both Lightroom and Photoshop to add shape and contour Grimm making him really pop against this monochromatic background.

Instructor: Craig Turner-Bullock

Video length:Ā 29 minutes

Software:Ā Lightroom and Photoshop

Skill level: Intermediate

 

What you'll learn

Lightroom

  • How to check for blown highlights
  • What you should not do when sharpening and how to use the Sharpen mask
  • A quick look at lens correction profiles
  • Using brushes to create separation on parts of the dog
  • Using masks as finishing touches

Photoshop

  • Easy leash removal with the polygonal lasso tool
  • Removing sensor spots and tidying up the image
  • How to decide if you should edit the look of the dog
  • An introduction to the liquify tool
  • Using adjustment layers and masks to correct colour balance
  • Making eyes sparkle
  • Contouring and shaping the light to draw your eye around the image
  • Tips for cropping for composition

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