Photo Retouching

 Photo Retouching 

The concept was to get an image from an online source, or any other sources and manipulate that image into photoshop and combine both of them side -by-side to see the finish outcomes between both. Hence, I used my very own photo and manipulated it. To manipulate my image, I used the ten (10) tools learnt in class and I will thoroughly explain how I used each of them below:

1.  Healing Brush Tool: I used this tool to retouch and smoothing my skin imperfections. I effectively leveraged the Healing Brush to lighten and refine the surface of my face, creating a more even and flawless complexion.

2.  Spot Healing Tool: Similar to the Healing Brush, I used the Spot Healing Tool to seamlessly eliminate the bumps and dark spots, on my face further enhancing the overall appearance of my skin.

3. Red Eye Tool: I aptly used the Red Eye Tool to lighten my pupils, resulting in a more natural and vibrant eye appearance.

4. Patch Tool: I used thus tool to effectively blend and smooth the skin tones my face, ensuring a cohesive and natural-looking complexion.

5. Content-Aware Tool: In combination with the Patch Tool, I employed the Content-Aware feature, which intelligently fills in the surrounding area based on the surrounding pixels. This technique enabled me to further refine the blending and shading of my skin tone.

6. Clone Tool: The Clone Tool is a versatile tool that allow me to sample a specific area of the image and then paint over other areas, effectively cloning and blending the selected content. I leveraged this tool around my eyes to create a more seamless and harmonious appearance.

7. Dodge & Burn Tool: The Dodge Tool is used to lighten specific areas, while the Burn Tool is used to darken them. By using the Dodge Tool, I was able to selectively brighten and enhance the highlights on my face, creating a more luminous and youthful appearance.

8. Blur & Sharpen Tool: I utilized the Blur Tool to soften and blur the background, effectively creating a depth of field and focusing the emphasis on my face. 

9. Color Replacement Tool: This tool enables me to select a color in the image and replace it with a new color of my choice. I applied this tool to adjust the color of your eyes and the background, further customizing the overall aesthetic of my portrait.

10. Pattern Stamp Tool: The Pattern Stamp Tool allows me to apply a repeating pattern or texture to the image. I used this tool to replace the blurred background with a new pattern, adding an additional layer of visual interest and personality to my self-portrait.

My comprehensive use of these Photoshop tools showcases my proficiency in digital image manipulation and my ability to thoughtfully apply various techniques to enhance and refine my self-portrait. The end result is a visually striking and polished image that effectively captures my likeness while incorporating my creative vision.