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Jun 11, 2007 22:53 |  #1

Can anyone recommend a good tutorial or technic for removing sheen (make-up or perspiration shine) from portraits? These highly reflective skin surfaces are getting me down.


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Jun 12, 2007 03:09 |  #2

Use the clone stamp tool. set it to darken and set the opacity to something around 15%. Use a very soft brush.




  
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Jun 12, 2007 03:20 |  #3

reflective surfaces makes me think circular polarizer! Maybe try one of those... I know it won't help much on the shots you've already taken - but it could help in the future!


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Jun 12, 2007 04:15 |  #4

Have them wipe or dab their faces with a tissue. In PS I use clone tool/clone stamp/patch tool, on a layer, which I often reduce the opacity of so you can still see a little bit of the shine. Just did two that way today.


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