Post-Production
Learn the post-production tools and techniques you need to make your images stand out.
Only $9.50 per month
Capturing perfect images in-camera is possible – but rare. Thankfully, with so many tools and techniques to choose from, we can continue our pursuit of perfection in post-production.
Retouching images may seem complicated, but if you’ve got access to Photoshop and an interest in learning new skills, you’ll be amazed what you can achieve with even a basic understanding of the software and its capabilities.
If you’re ready to retouch like a professional, check out the courses below.
- 116 Classes
- 30+ Hours content
- Level: All Levels
Learn From Expert Instructors
Embark on a transformative journey with our exceptional retouching instructors, poised to enrich your skills and knowledge.
Immerse yourself in the wealth of experience offered by our esteemed mentors: Karl Taylor, a distinguished commercial photographer with an illustrious career spanning over 25 years, and Viktor Fejes, the visionary director and founder of Gild Studios who has meticulously crafted his artistry to collaborate with renowned brands and iconic Hollywood celebrities, cementing his legacy of success in the industry.
Online Learning, Real-World Results
At our core, we're committed to empowering you not just with technical prowess, but also with the creative spark to breathe life into your unique visions.
Our courses are meticulously crafted to not only teach you the ins and outs of Photoshop and other essential post-production tools but also to equip you with the expertise, confidence, and creative insight needed to turn your dreams into breathtaking realities.
You'll be amazed at the incredible results you can achieve with our easy to follow and comprehensive series of retouching classes
Learn From Scratch
Unlock the creative potential of Adobe Photoshop with our Essentials course and gain the foundational skills to bring your artistic visions to life.
Retouching Workflows
Using Masks, Burn & Dodge
Remove Objects & People
Master Natural Light
Work to a Brief
Studio Light Techniques
Precision Lighting Control
Post-Production Classes
Photoshop for Photographers
Discover how easy it is to make Photoshop work for you- 16 Classes
- 4+ Hours content
- Level: All Levels
Photoshop is powerful. It can also be daunting. But with the right instruction, you’ll soon discover how easy it is to make it work for you.
What you’ll learn:
- Equipment needed for successful retouching
- How to manage digital image files
- Photoshop interface and capabilities
- How to use the burn and dodge tools
- Tips for retouching product, fashion, beauty, wedding and landscape photography
- Using Photoshop and Lightroom together
Retouching: Recommended Equipment
Understanding Digital Images
Managing Digital Image Files
Photoshop Interface and Tools
Using Masks, Burn and Dodge
Thinking and Working Efficiently
Basics of RAW File Conversions
Product Retouching: Practical Demonstration
Landscape Retouching: Practical Demonstration
Fashion Retouching: Practical Demonstration
Interiors Retouching: Practical Demonstration
Business Portrait Retouching: Practical Demonstration
Wedding Retouching: Practical Demonstration
Beauty Retouching: Practical Demonstration
Key Workflow Essentials
Photoshop and Lightroom Working Together
Beauty Retouching in Photoshop
Photoshop Tools and Techniques
- 23 Classes
- 4+ Hours content
- Level: All Levels
Ready to explore everything that Photoshop has to offer? Whether you’re new to the software or looking to polish your skills, these classes give you a closer look at the most essential Photoshop tools.
What you’ll learn:
- Using masks in Photoshop
- What curves do and how to use them
- How to dodge and burn in Photoshop
- How to use the pen tool in Photoshop
- How to remove a person from an image
- Colour space and colour theory
How to Use Liquify in Photoshop
How to Use Curves
Making and Using Masks
The Selection Tools
How to Burn and Dodge in Photoshop
Preparing Your Images for Web
Preparing Your Images for Print
Adjusting Colour in Photoshop
Colour Theory
Converting Images to Black and White
How to Create a Custom Workspace in Photoshop
Clone and Healing Tools
Master the Pen Tool
How to Create Actions in Photoshop
Removing a Person
Fundamentals of Post-Production
Retouching Clothes and Removing Creases
Understanding Histograms and How to Use Them
How to Clean Paper Backgrounds in Photoshop
Removing Objects Using Content-Aware Fill in Photoshop
Understanding Bit Depth
RAW vs JPEG
Understanding Colour Space
Advanced Photoshop for Photographers
- 14 Classes
- 4 Hours content
- Level: Intermediate to Advanced
In this course, professional retoucher Viktor Fejes explores why and how retouching is a crucial skill for serious photographers and reveals his professional workflow.
What you’ll learn:
- Why and how to retouch in Photoshop
- Luminance and Saturation
- Using Visual Aid Layers
- How to retouch hair in Photoshop
- How to undertake a full beauty retouch
- Black and white conversions in Photoshop
Retouching With Viktor Fejes
Why Retouching Is Essential
Beauty Retouch (Part 1)
Beauty Retouch (Part 2)
Beauty Retouch (Part 3)
Beauty Retouch (Part 4)
Preparing “Visual Aid” Layers
Home Interior Retouch
Product Retouch (Part 1)
Product Retouch (Part 2)
Hair Ad Retouch
Wedding Retouch (Part 1)
Wedding Retouch (Part 2)
Proper Black and White Conversions
Advanced Photoshop for Photographers: Bonus Outtakes
Fashion and Beauty Post-Production
- 18 Classes
- 16.5 Hours content
- Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Retouching is an essential part of achieving professional-grade fashion and beauty photographs. These courses cover retouches undertaken of final images from our Fashion and Beauty Photography section.
What you’ll learn:
- What to retouch in Beauty and Fashion Images
- How to retouch hair and skin
- Layer masks and curves adjustment layers
- Adding noise and Gaussian blur
- Using the Liquify tool
- Combining multiple images into one final shot
Pro Retouch on a Member-Submitted Image | Part 1
Pro Retouch on a Member-Submitted Image | Part 2
Painterly Portrait Post-Production
Solar Flair Fashion | Post-Production
White Blocks Fashion | Post-Production
Hard-Light Beauty | Post-Production (Part 1)
Hard-Light Beauty | Post-Production (Part 2)
Hard-Light Beauty | Post-Production (Part 3)
Parabolic Reflector Beauty | Post-Production (Part 1)
Parabolic Reflector Beauty | Post-Production (Part 2)
Parabolic Reflector Beauty | Post-Production (Part 3)
Liquid Fashion Retouching
Sixties Fashion | Post-Production
Projection Spotlight Beauty | Post-Production (Part 1)
Projection Spotlight Beauty | Post-Production (Part 2)
Rebel Colours Fashion | Post-Production
Legs Up Fashion | Post-Production
Dual Lighting Fashion Shoot | Post-Production
A Monochromatic Moment in Time | Post-Production
Fashionscape: Overview and Post-Production – Part 1
Fashionscape: Overview and Post-Production – Part 2
Beauty Retouch 2: Eye enhancements
Beauty Retouch 2: Remove Fine Hairs, Blemishes and Liquify
Beauty Retouch 2: Shine Removal and Lip Definition
Beauty Retouch 2: Adding and Removing Hair and Liquifying
Beauty Retouch 2: Initial Clean-up
Beauty-Style Photography Retouch: Getting Started
Beauty-Style Photography Retouch: Colour Adjustments
Beauty-Style Photography Retouch: Liquifying, Burning and Dodging
Product Post-Production
- 46 Classes
- 40 Hours content
- Level: Intermediate to Advanced
In these detailed demonstrations, follow step-by-step through retouches of images captured in our product photography classes. Watching a professional at work, you’ll be amazed how quickly your own skills improve.
What you’ll learn:
- Photoshop tools and techniques for product photography
- Layer masks and curves adjustment layers
- How to composite multiple images in Photoshop
- Using Distort in Photoshop
- Burning and dodging in Photoshop
- Making hue saturation adjustments
- Much more...
Omega Watch Retouch – Part 1
Omega Watch Retouch – Part 2
Omega Watch Retouch – Part 3
Kurt Geiger Rainbow Handbag Post-production
Coca Cola Advertising Shoot | Post-Production Part 1
Coca Cola Advertising Shoot | Post-production Part 2
Coca Cola Advertising Shoot | Post-Production Part 3
Furniture Photography: Elm and Resin Table Post-Production
Wall Art Shells: Against the Tide | Post-Production
YSL Libre | Post-Production
Wall Art Shells: Macro | Post-Production
Mugler Angel | Post-Production
Wall Art Shells: The Black Pearl | Post-Production
Wall Art Shells: White Water | Post-Production
Sunlit Window Hair Products | Post-Production
Dior Fahrenheit Photoshoot | Post-Production
Still Life Pasta: Food Art | Post-Production
Drop-Tank Fruit Beverage | Post-Production
Acrylic Rods Hair Product | Post-Production
Cosmetics Product Shoot Using TV Background | Post-Production
Wall Art Shells: Psychedelic Vibes | Post-Production
Apple Watches | Post-Production
Chanel Soap and Bubbles | Post-Production
Rémy Martin XO Cognac | Post-Production
Still Life Pasta: Long-Exposure Lighting Techniques | Post-Production
Sunlit Shadows Cosmetics | Post-Production
Wall Art Shells: Imitating Golden Hour in the Studio | Post-Production
Still Life Pasta: Simple One-Light Shoot | Post-Production
Creating Artificial Shadows In Photoshop
Professional Car Photography – Side View | Post-Production
Still Life: Natural Decay | Post-Production
Electric Guitar Product Photography | Post-Production
Sports Car Photography | Post-Production
Tennis Racket | Post-Production
Studio Motorcycle Photography | Post-Production
Flying Tea Post-Production
Clinique Post-Production 6: Final Adjustments
Clinique Post-Production 5: Black Logos
Clinique Post-Production 4: Creating a White Background and Refining Water Splash
Clinique Post-Production 3: Adding Water Splash
Clinique Post-Production 2: Cleaning Bottles and Creating Reflections
Clinique Post-Production 1: Initial Compositing and Basic Cleaning
Food Photography: Still Life Cheese | Post-Production
Diamond Rings | Post-Production (Focus Stacking)
Zenith Watch Post-Production 2: Clean-up and Final Touches
Zenith Watch Post-Production 1: Focus Stacking and Compositing
Dior Perfume Bottle Photography | Post-Production
Perfume Bottle Photography | Post-Production
Floating Cosmetics Splash Shot | Post-Production
High-end Cosmetics Product Photography | Post-Production
The Perfect Pint | Post-Production
Perfect Product Tank | Post-Production
Whisky Product Retouching
Black-on-Black Footwear | Post-Production
Packshots: White Background Product Photography | Post-Production
Liquid Bubbles | Post-Production
Shiny Chrome Kettle | Post-Production
Luxury Watch Photography Using One Studio Light | Post-Production
Dramatic Lighting for Sunglasses | Post-Production
Product Retouch (Part 2)
Product Retouch (Part 1)
Product Retouching: Practical Demonstration
Compositing in Photoshop
- 10 Classes
- 4 Hours content
- Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Get creative and learn how to create amazing composite images in Photoshop. In this course, professional retoucher Viktor Fejes creates a composite picture of a firefighter. In doing so, showing you how to make your own composite image using Photoshop.
What you’ll learn:
- What is compositing in Photoshop?
- How to create and blend layers in Photoshop
- How to make colour adjustments in Photoshop
- Using the pen tool to cut out objects in Photoshop
- Sourcing the right images for a composite
- Creating smoke and spark effects
Compositing in Photoshop: An Introduction
Layering Files and Determining Composition
Blending Layers in Photoshop
How to Cut Out Objects in Photoshop Using the Pen Tool
Blending the Subject into Scene
Creating Smoke Effect Using Photoshop Brush Tool
Tools and Techniques for Colour Grading Adjustments in Photoshop
Advanced Colour Adjustments in Photoshop
Generating Sparks and Fire Using Photoshop Tools
Final Grading and Adjustments
Frequency Separation Made Easy
- 5 Classes
- 1+ Hours content
- Level: Intermediate to Advanced
The best way to approach a retouching job is with a pre-established workflow. But what if you’re unsure where to start?
In these classes, adapted from a live presentation, Karl simplifies the techniques of low-frequency and high-frequency separation for skin retouching, and explains the reasons behind them.
What you’ll learn:
- What is frequency separation in Photoshop?
- How to use sharpening and bit depth in Photoshop
- The ‘beauty triangle’ in photography
- Smoothing skin without loosing the original texture
- Burn and Dodge techniques
Lightroom for Photographers
- 5 Classes
- 1+ Hours content
- Level: All Levels
Lightroom has some great new features. Learn them fast here. This course teaches you not only how and when to correctly use Lightroom tools, but also how to develop your creative eye to better understand what needs enhancing in the first place.
What you’ll learn:
- How to use Lightroom 6/CC
- Understanding what needs enhancing in an image
- Processing RAW images
- Lightroon 6/CC interface
Photoshop Retouching with CS
- 21 Classes
- 2 Hours content
- Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Master the essentials required for high-end industry retouching with this series of retouching classes.
Note: Though the version of Photoshop Karl uses here is no longer current, we continue to make these classes available because the tools and techniques he demonstrates remain relevant for more recent iterations of the software.
What you’ll learn:
- How to retouch beauty and product photography in Photoshop
- Light shaping and sculpting in Photoshop
- Removing blemishes in Photoshop
Introduction and Tools
Light Shaping: Overview
Skin Blemishes: Before and After
Retouching Stray Hairs in Photoshop
Lips, Eyes and Eyebrows
Smoothing Skin With Dust and Scratches
Light Sculpting
Reshaping With Liquify
Beauty Retouching: Learning the Process
Eye Makeup
Light Shaping
Finishing Up
Fashion Photography: Removing Objects
Fixing Discoloured Hair Roots
Reshaping With Liquify (Extra)
Using Masks
Curves, Burn and Dodge
Creating White Backgrounds in Photoshop for Product Images
Label Fixes
Sharpening
Final Touches
Post-Production Extras
- 8 Classes
- 4 Hours content
- Level: All Levels
Not classes, but still first-class.
Here’s a collection of bonus post-production videos we think you’ll find useful. They’re not formal classes, and many can be found on our YouTube channel. Some were even recorded live! We’ve collated them here, ad-free, for your convenience.
What you’ll learn:
- Retouching techniques
- Colour correction
- How to focus stack in Photoshop
- How to prep your images for print
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