The mom would like the spots removed from her face...but I never do anything like that to my photos :scratch Anyone want to give me a hand

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My equiment: Nikon D50, Nikon D300, SB-600, 30mm 1.4, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4, 70-200mm 2.8
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My equiment: Nikon D50, Nikon D300, SB-600, 30mm 1.4, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4, 70-200mm 2.8
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My equiment: Nikon D50, Nikon D300, SB-600, 30mm 1.4, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4, 70-200mm 2.8
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Just a plain ol' paintbrush on a separate layer. I sampled some of the good
skin, set the brush to the sampled color, set its opacity to 8% and painted
over the cheek until it looked good.
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that shows i have a lot to learn in photoshop
nice result btw!
My equiment: Nikon D50, Nikon D300, SB-600, 30mm 1.4, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4, 70-200mm 2.8
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Thanks.
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Scott Kelby puts out some great books for Photoshop (both professional and Elements). You can find them at Barne's and Noble, Amazon, pretty much any book store. He even has a website. http://www.scottkelbybooks.com/ Prices are probably cheaper at Amazon.
His books are set up with step by step instructions on how to do different techniques: color correction, exposure corrections, colorizing, removing blemishes, sharpening... It's great for those of us who don't have the time to sit and read long chapters explaining techniques.
...requires nerves of steel and infinite patience from his readers. Yes, his
books are easy and present typical techniques in a step-by-step manner,
but:
1) This approach doesn't teach you why the techniques work, which,
in turn, doesn't give you the necessary foundation for understanding and
being able to adapt them.
2) His sense of "humor" (and I use the term very loosely) is abominable.
It is actually physically painful at times. I kid you not.
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I quickly learned to cut through the chit chat and do the commands, I didn't find any need for patience or nerves of steel. To each his own.
The more I used the techniques the more I understood how/why the program works and have been able to use them in other applications. Maybe it doesn't crossover for everyone but his books are meant to allow beginners to just do what they want done without having to understand. I know a few talented photographers that don't want to "understand" the computer side of things, they just want to know how to do it and be done.
I learn by doing and maybe that is the difference.
I know a lot of people who don't like his books, because they consider
them to be condescending and vulgar. Perhaps I, personally, wouldn't go
that far, but I do understand the sentiment.
This is the worst thing about his books, in my opinion. Who, if not the beginner
should learn by understanding?
That's fine, for some people, and while they'll always remain talented
photographers, they will never become talented Photoshoppers if that
is their approach. I'm not saying this is a bad thing, and I'm not saying it's
a good thing. I'm just making sure that CutiePie90210 has a full picture
before spending her hard earned money.
I don't understand what that means in the context of this conversation.
I learn by doing, as well. In fact, I don't think there's any other way of
learning Photoshop. So where is this "difference"?
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As far as the learning by doing comment, I just meant maybe that is why I was able to figure out how and why things work and do other things with that knowledge.
It's just an opinion. No harm meant.
I'll get off the :soapbox now.
Did you get it done? If you still need help - holler.
No harm done and no feathers ruffled. I'm also just stating my opinion.
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