Week 2: Review (Photo Retouching)

For the class exercise, we were taught the basics of retouching photos. Refer to Image A, we have an image of a swimmer. Let me guide you throughout the process of creating the final outcome.

Image A

Using the Clone Stamp tool, select an area of the sea while holding down the Alt key. Notice that the cursor changes. Then, hold down right click whilst 'removing' the swimmer and the text. (see image below)


This is what it should look like:

You can use the Blur Tool to smooth out any jagged edges.

Add in the text as needed, and voila! It should look like this:

Next, create a new adjustment layer so we can manipulate the color of the sea. Adjustment layers allow you to make changes and go back to the same dialog box anytime and modify the adjustment. It also makes a record of what adjustments you have done. (see image below)

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Select the adjustment layer and use the settings as below. (refer to image below)

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This is the final outcome. (view image below)

This is however, a rather basic tutorial. Feel free to comment and exchange ideas on how to make it better. Cheers!

/SFK