Best Retouch Software
Elisabet Schwartzkopf
This is something I wish I could have read 10 years ago when I wanted to test for a retouching studio. If you've ever been curious what it's like testing for one, this is exactly for you. Even if you aren't, it's just fascinating to read about what level of skills are needed!
Respected industry retoucher Richy Ferrell has close to two decades of experience retouching at studios in New York City, Detroit, and Atlanta. He's currently Senior Retouching Manager at SmoochNYC ( ).
I recently read his story on this Facebook Group on retouching. I personally asked for his permission on being able to share his story. I am happy he agreed.
Here is his story:
Another more boutique-y studio sent me a link to test files that I was to complete on my own time. It consisted of a product shot with the request of removing deco (the logos and type that are printed on the product), an editorial fashion image with specific shaping requests and color looks, a small section of a celebrity beauty portrait, and a four-piece composite.
Each studio I tested with had a few things in common; mac-based, proofing with Epson printers running gmg color proof or color server, Eizo monitors, medium or large Wacom tablets, and each one gave me ample time to set up Photoshop how I wanted. I brought my brushes and actions with me on a thumb drive and asked if it was okay to load them up, they were all cool with it.
If I were administering a retouching test myself, I think having the tester come in for the day is the ideal way to both assess their retouching skills and their personality fit with the rest of the team. Hope this helps!
- Richy Ferrell
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Adobe Photoshop Express photo editor is one of the most comprehensive retouch apps available on iPhone and Android. It includes all the retouching features you would expect from the desktop version of the program, including tools such as blemish removal, saturation editing and red-eye correction. The mobile version provides the same features in an easy-to-use manner.
The Photoshop app has a wide range of photo editor features, making it one of the best options for editing your photos on the go. Using its Lighten tool and Smooth tool, you can easily whiten teeth, brighten skin tone or quickly even out the skin making it silky smooth. Meanwhile, the Healing brush will make getting rid of spots and blemishes simple.
AirBrush is a great retouch app for both iPhone and Android users that offers an array of retouching options that can be used to quickly and easily retouch any photo. With Airbrush, you can remove blemishes, smooth out wrinkles and retouch skin, whiten teeth, adjust lighting, retouch eyes and much more. This makes it a perfect choice for the selfie lover or those who need to retouch portraits.
Facetune is another cool photo retouch app developed by Lightricks, the guys behind apps like VideoLeap and PhotoLeap. Facetune is available on iOS and Android and is an incredibly powerful retouching app that allows you to retouch portrait photos with ease.
Using Facetune, you are able to retouch skin tones, remove blemishes, retouch eyes and teeth, even out the hairline as well as smooth out wrinkles. Basically, anything that will help you look pretty again.
Pixelmator is a retouching app that is available exclusively on iOS devices. It retouches photos like a pro and helps you to quickly retouch your images without having to learn complicated retouching techniques.
Pixelmator has a cloning tool that allows you to remove unwanted objects or blemishes easily. The app also has an AI-driven auto colour correction feature that will quickly make color adjustments to an image. Pixelmator also includes over 30 pre-defined filters that will give your photos an instant new look.
No list of the best photo editing and retouching apps would be complete without including Snapseed. Snapseed is a photo editor app that has been developed by Google and is available on both iOS and Android devices.
Snapseed also includes other retouching tools, such as the Glamour Glow filter, the Portrait tool and Head Pose. These will help to alter the shape of a face, lighten the skin tones or whiten the eyes and teeth.
When deciding which photo retouch app is right for you, you need to consider a few factors. Firstly, what type of retouching do you need? Do you just want to make simple edits, or are you looking for more advanced features such as cloning and colour correction? What types of photos will you be retouching? Selfies, portraits or landscape scenes?
Finally, cost should also be taken into consideration when looking at photo retouch apps. Most simple apps are free or offer a basic package with limited features in exchange for affordability. However, there are apps out there that offer more comprehensive subscription plans which are tailored specifically to hobbyists and professionals alike.
Do your research beforehand on the different pricing models before making a decision. If an app is likely to be a staple component in your workflow, then it may be wise to invest in a premium plan. Especially if it means that you gain access to better performance in terms of both usability and the choice of more advanced editing tools.
With so many photo retouching apps in the app stores, it can be difficult to know which is best for you. The above list will hopefully make it a little easier to make that decision. To help you a bit more, my recommendations would be as follows.
If you are looking at retouching selfies or portraits, then you may be better served by photo retouching apps like Facetune or Airbrush, with Facetune being one of the most popular photo editing apps in this category.
If you are looking for a good photo editing app that will allow you to remove objects, then I highly recommend TouchRetouch. It is an excellent app that is solely dedicated to the task of removing an unwanted object from a photo.
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On another thread, it was mentioned about editing photos. My T7 and File Explorer allow some editing but would like to expand the capabilities. Did the usual search and came up with a list from the XX Best Free Editing Software. GIMP was mentioned a few times as the recommended software. Anyone use this? Seemed simple to use and free. Thanks.
If you don't shoot Raw you really don't need any editing beyond cropping. Shooting jpg already says you are not interested in getting the best possible pictures. I use Photoshop and Lightroom. GIMP is a open source clone of PS. I find it more difficult to use than PS and it is more limiting in its ability. DPP4, Canon's own is restricted to Canon products so if you use a off brand lens it is not as useful.
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