Retouching Program

[Benji]

Someone here at PhotoCamel (I think) turned me on to this retouching program. It is most unique, takes about 60 seconds to completely retouch an image, really works well, and it is only $39.95! Check out my before and after images below.

Benji

Click here for more info http://www.portraitprofessional.com

[PhotoMom]

Benji,
I've been using that program too, and I love it. My clients love it too!
Photomom

[AJW390]

I like that much better Benji! Thanks for sharing that info.

[notsotechie]

Ahh to hide all the flaws and imperfection.
But it does look good though.
thanks for sharing.

[Padre]

I have this also. I always make it a 2nd layer so I can adjust the opacity if needed.

[ezekiel]

I find the skin too plastic like. Perhaps as Padre has suggested use a 2nd layer so the opacity can be reduced.

[felix.reichardt]

I find it's a bit overdone. I would also reduce the effect by 20 - 30% I guess. Anyway thanks for sharing. I might want to try it out.

[Benji]

Actually the program has sliders that go from 0 to 100 so you can have as little or as much as you want in about six different areas. I think the softness slider was at 33 in this image if I remember correctly.

Benji

[golfer]

Benji, I looked at that program and am pleased you and others have been using it. I hope all will share more about how you like it. As for the photo, that is a face that does not need much retouching IMO. Also, to my eye, the retouch looks rally overdone. Others mya think different.

[jfrancho]

I'm thinking "overdone" is the point. Perhaps the clients are looking for a rich, luxurious print rather than the harsh reality. However, the reality is, that in some light, that is how she may look. Especially through the eyes of someone that cares deeply for her, like a parent or boyfriend.

[Benji]

Another thing I have noticed time and time again is that images on a computer screen don't look like the same as images printed onto photographic paper. While I have not had this one printed yet, I'll bet the retouching on this image would be reduced by about 50% when printed onto photographic paper.

Benji

P.S. to golfer. Actually I retouched the blemishes on her face last week before I bought the new program, so I guess you could say this has been retouched twice.

[E]

"Is there a Mac version?
Unfortunately, there are no plans to produce a Mac version in the short term, since all our efforts are currently focussed on making the PC product as good as possible. "

What's up with that?

[Benji]

Originally Posted by E

"Is there a Mac version?
Unfortunately, there are no plans to produce a Mac version in the short term, since all our efforts are currently focussed on making the PC product as good as possible. "

What's up with that?

E, Maybe they don't like Mac users?

Benji

[E]

I thought discriminaiton was against the law.

[peterst6906]

Originally Posted by E

I thought discriminaiton was against the law.

Mac user's can still buy the program. No discrimination there....It just won't work, that's all.....

Regards,

Peter

[Waldemar]

There's another excellent portraiture filter for PC and MAC users as well, called Portraiture PRO by Imagenomic, though it's pricey - $169.95. Imagenomic - Imagination at Shutter Speed
Besides being intelligent filter, which does adjustments to skin only /still leaving its texture/ , it has also capability to do processing in batches . Busy photographer can batch process images in folders without need for any supervision. Many, and I myself consider it best portraiture processing software ever released.

Regards - Waldemar

[Worm324]

Thanks for the info I'm going to look into this 1!!

Jay