Reduce shadows and highlights to create flatter and smoother skins.
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1. Open the image for editing. |
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2. Duplicate the current layer (Ctrl+J) and invert (Ctrl+I). |
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3. Desaturate (Ctrl+Shift+U) the current layer. |
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4. Add a layer mask (Layer> Add Layer Mask> Reveal All) to the current layer. |
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5. With the layer mask selected, use the "Apply Image" tool (Image> Apply Image) to apply the following properties:
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Click OK. |
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6. Change the current layer's blending mode to "Soft Light". Rollover the image on the left of this step to see the original image before this technique was applied. |
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