You teach me so much! I've been following your channel for SOOOOOOOO MAAAANY YEARS... my tribe thinks that I'm great at using Photoshop, but almost all I know I've learned from your channel and the additional tutorials I've purchased from your website. When I watch a video like this one, suddenly I feel like a total newbie!!! 😳😅🤷♀️
I do a frequency separation and after getting the skin to look good, I duplicate the sharpen layer, add a black mask, paint the eyes and lips with white then reduce the opacity to about 10%, sharpness is done in a couple of seconds.
Seriously, to say. A year ago I was terrified of PS CC. I still watched all the Phlearn vids haha. Just watching countless hours of Aaron do his thing, got me in the understanding of how PS worked even still being "afraid" to dive in. I was still staying with LR Classic (dumb name). Six months ago, I finally took the plunge and the quality of my images and work has exponentially shot up, Noticeably so, I'm even getting more clientele in with how everyone digs the new workflow, which is always evolving and expanding with new techniques and practice, Thanks Aaron and Phlearn for not making PS scary anymore haha!!
i cannot wait to subscribe to the pro version. you are the kindest person ever for releasing such value to the world for such a small fee and even free. god bless you. i am certain i have found my home for learning to use this apps
Very good approach. In addition to High Pass, I use the Sharpen tool to enhance fine details on a duplicated layer set to Overlay and turn down layer Opacity as required, if I over sharpen.
i like that approach, i do something similar. but since ACR improve, so now it's pretty good for sharpen, I change my workflow towards that process... and work great as smart object...
Just have to say thank you so much for this video. I literally watched it at least 9 times when making my thumbnails. I am obviously NOT AT ALL talented like you, but you helped so much!!!!!
The moment when I was about to ask Aaron why duplicate instead of doubling the Highpass filter amount. I got the answer while I was typing the question in the comments. Spooooooooky!
Hej there! Since you have a fuji camera, do you have any tips on sharpening the x-trans sensor pictures? In either lightroom and photoshop. I found so many different tips, and would be interested in your advice 🙌🙌🙌
hey, aaron. i have a question. in the beginning of the tutorial you went to image-->apply image to create a copy of the portrait. what is the main different between doing this and click/option/dragging the layer in the the layers palette (to create the copy)?
If I am sending a jpg file to a vender for printing after creating a new file and resizing the file is it necessary to next convert it to 8 bit before properly doing the final sharpening?
Why does he create a layer mask on the layer at 4:07 instead of using the layer mask, which is already there for the smart filter? I'm aware this is probably an amateur question, but please could someone answer. Thank you.
You mentioned to use sharpening technique at the end of process - color grade or burn-dodge is not good to do afterwards? please comment do you have full portrait workflow? would be great
The export for web option, also has the ability to increase the sharpening while you can decrease the size of the image, what would be the best method?
When making and sharpening the small version av the image I would have downsampled (image size) the big image with the sharpening layers intact and then just adjusted the smart high pass filters to values apropriate for the new smaller image size. That would have saved time. Also instead of duplicating the sharpened smart objects to increase the sharpening effect try increasing the contrast of the high pass filtered smart object by clipping a brigtness/contrast adjustment layer to it. Increase the contrast and the sharpening will increase.
On the layer Mask, the Shift Backspace does not work because I am getting an error message that says "Could not complete request because the smart object is not directly editable" what am I doing wrong?
@PHLEARN.. i like the tutorials but is there a way to start from beginner? looking in the library i cannot find a starting point for a beginner. Thanks
Andrew Greek subtle change as opposed to large radius, the look is different. Like going over with a low opacity brush multiple times as opposed to using a full opacity brush
i did this step by step..in photoshop it seems like the tutorial but when i save the file (jpeg) the picture is not the same. its looks even more crispy..any help?
I really appreciate PHLEARN, I was wondering though; Would it be easier to resize your image first? That way you know what you're working with image resolution/ sharpening resolution?
!!A W E S O M E !!, thank you for very nice tutorials, this save me a lot of time dialing with a little be soft pictures..I created an action without the brush and work perfect and faster,, thank again.
Thanks for a great video. One thing that wasn’t clear to me was did you do sharpening on the smaller version from scratch or were you sharpening over the previous sharpening you’ve already done?
Hi Aaron, got a question regarding high pass filter + frequency separation. Do I sharpen the image prior or after using frequency separation because one another will be correlative.
You're killing the old school car game with that greaser slick back and custom mexican seat cover vest.
You teach me so much! I've been following your channel for SOOOOOOOO MAAAANY YEARS... my tribe thinks that I'm great at using Photoshop, but almost all I know I've learned from your channel and the additional tutorials I've purchased from your website. When I watch a video like this one, suddenly I feel like a total newbie!!! 😳😅🤷♀️
I do a frequency separation and after getting the skin to look good, I duplicate the sharpen layer, add a black mask, paint the eyes and lips with white then reduce the opacity to about 10%, sharpness is done in a couple of seconds.
yeah, just don't use frequence seperation
yeah im stuck here at 4:13 coz it wont let me make a layer mask.. i will proceed to youtube sharpen with frequency separation.
Seriously, to say. A year ago I was terrified of PS CC. I still watched all the Phlearn vids haha. Just watching countless hours of Aaron do his thing, got me in the understanding of how PS worked even still being "afraid" to dive in. I was still staying with LR Classic (dumb name). Six months ago, I finally took the plunge and the quality of my images and work has exponentially shot up, Noticeably so, I'm even getting more clientele in with how everyone digs the new workflow, which is always evolving and expanding with new techniques and practice, Thanks Aaron and Phlearn for not making PS scary anymore haha!!
Yay! We are so happy we could help!
Some of the best photoshop tutorials in the land, so as long as you don't sharpen the skin the results should look better. Have an awesome day Aaron!
i cannot wait to subscribe to the pro version. you are the kindest person ever for releasing such value to the world for such a small fee and even free. god bless you. i am certain i have found my home for learning to use this apps
Your going to love PRO! Thanks so much for the kind words
0:45 😂 made my day.. Was not expecting that
Thank you, Aaron. Another brilliant tutorial, provided free to the unPhlearned masses. You are a generous man indeed.
hi Aaron, your explanation was really helpful, my knowledge in photoshop is limited, thank you so much for your support, cheers
Great tutorial! I'm so grateful! Thanks Phlearn!
I dont understand anything you say, but I learn a lot from your tutorials.
Great !..Thank you for mentioning the sizing option...
I always enjoy learning from Phlearn! Thank you again!
Thanks! Great video, well explained.Cant ask for more!
I want to say I been watching your video for a year now, you really helped me approve a lot Thank You.
Very good approach. In addition to High Pass, I use the Sharpen tool to enhance fine details on a duplicated layer set to Overlay and turn down layer Opacity as required, if I over sharpen.
i like that approach, i do something similar. but since ACR improve, so now it's pretty good for sharpen, I change my workflow towards that process... and work great as smart object...
Aaron, that tutorial is amazing, thank you
Just have to say thank you so much for this video. I literally watched it at least 9 times when making my thumbnails. I am obviously NOT AT ALL talented like you, but you helped so much!!!!!
AMAZING tips bro! i would love to see your basic edit tutorial
Most essayist Technique..! Thanks..!
Thanks so much Aaron... I’ve always used the high pass filter to sharpen, but I simply sharpened the whole image. Can’t wait to use your technique 🙏🏻
Love the GreenStone
Awesome! I made this into an action. This is a very useful technique.
I still remember your vids from 2013, and i still love your tutorials, so clear and funny, keep that way.
I'll print a poster of yourself 😍
Thank you!
This is amazing, detail explanation, step by step which is perfect for beginners. Good job, keep it up
ty for this tut! in ps cc 2018 you hold down shift and backspace to bring up the fill layer menu. took me some time to find that answer.
at last a free tutorial, thanks, dwight
Thank you! I really appreciate the details and step by step explanation.
Should you sharpen in Lightroom before bringing it over to photoshop? Or should you only sharpen in photoshop?
Thanks so much for your help.
Thank you so much for the class.
Nice pounamu Aaron!
I am excited to try this! Also that vest is epic lol
Perfect!!! Save my day!!
Another great tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing.
Always a pleasure.
Once again Aaron, Great Job. Thank you. I'm a Pro member and Absolutely love the Pro site.
Awesome! Thank you so much for joining.
Great tutorial. Thanks. I just wish you had mentioned the image had to be in the correct size at the beginning of the video.
Wow, thanks for a great episode! I was using high pass filter in a different way and the smart object is just a brilliant idea! Wohoooo :)
Is there a difference between using "apply Image" or "Command J" (mac)???
1:18 min into the video and already loving it...great content am sure
The moment when I was about to ask Aaron why duplicate instead of doubling the Highpass filter amount. I got the answer while I was typing the question in the comments. Spooooooooky!
Awesome Aaron Amazing
4:04 for some reason I'm not able to paint black over my layer mask. Any suggestions on how to fix this?
Awasomeeeeee bigging
Perfect trainer!
Great tutorial! I suggest using the dodge tool to bring out facial features such as eyes, lips, etc. along with the high pass filters in the video.
Thanks for sharing these tips, subscribed! :)
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! IT IS REALLY THE BEST WAY TO DO THIS. YOU ARE GENIUS!
I love the skin retouching in this photo. Any tutorials on this style of edit?
Okay, Aaron, that reveal at 0:48 just about made me pee my pants. Worth the price of admission, right there....
Im still actually laughing
Same! lol
Hej there! Since you have a fuji camera, do you have any tips on sharpening the x-trans sensor pictures? In either lightroom and photoshop. I found so many different tips, and would be interested in your advice 🙌🙌🙌
Nice! Thanks!!!
hey, aaron. i have a question. in the beginning of the tutorial you went to image-->apply image to create a copy of the portrait. what is the main different between doing this and click/option/dragging the layer in the the layers palette (to create the copy)?
Love it! Thank you Aaron!
Rick Deckard is very happy with this lesson ;)
If I am sending a jpg file to a vender for printing after creating a new file and resizing the file is it necessary to next convert it to 8 bit before properly doing the final sharpening?
Why does he create a layer mask on the layer at 4:07 instead of using the layer mask, which is already there for the smart filter? I'm aware this is probably an amateur question, but please could someone answer. Thank you.
Because if you only apply it to the smart filter, you will still get the high pass data coming through for the rest of the layer.
Thank u so much I've learn a lot !
Thanks Aaron!
Thank you very much for this tutorial, it's appreciated.
Thank you!
Nice. Can I do this with "bigger size" picture?
Is there a reason to use Apply Image rather than Make Stamp Visible to create a new layer that's a merge of all existing layers?
You mentioned to use sharpening technique at the end of process - color grade or burn-dodge is not good to do afterwards? please comment
do you have full portrait workflow? would be great
Is that a Wacom tablet? With a Wacom pencil? What are your thoughts on apple pencils? Which do you think is better for photoshop or light room?
Great tutorial.
Good stuff! I learned a lot from your video.
Thank you for this! I didn't know about the resizing thing! 💙
I used that same photo to practice on your facial hair video!!
How do you best sharpen vest in photoshop?
The export for web option, also has the ability to increase the sharpening while you can decrease the size of the image, what would be the best method?
When making and sharpening the small version av the image I would have downsampled (image size) the big image with the sharpening layers intact and then just adjusted the smart high pass filters to values apropriate for the new smaller image size. That would have saved time.
Also instead of duplicating the sharpened smart objects to increase the sharpening effect try increasing the contrast of the high pass filtered smart object by clipping a brigtness/contrast adjustment layer to it. Increase the contrast and the sharpening will increase.
On the layer Mask, the Shift Backspace does not work because I am getting an error message that says "Could not complete request because the smart object is not directly editable" what am I doing wrong?
wow dud peter also did it same things love it your tutorial
thank you for this tutorial! I realized I was doing sharpening wrong till I watched your video!!
Would i resize before sharpening? Or sharpen twice?
Subscribed!
Hey Aaron, quick question. How do you get your brushes to have two concentric circles when retouching.. Thanks in advance
@PHLEARN.. i like the tutorials but is there a way to start from beginner? looking in the library i cannot find a starting point for a beginner. Thanks
Great tutorial, thanks! Would you avoid sharpening in Lightroom then, & do it all in Photoshop?
To create a new merged layer I just press shift+alt+ctrl+n and then shift+alt+ctrl+e.
Awesome video and to the point.
Why would you duplicate the layers and not just increase the radius? @7:40
Andrew Greek subtle change as opposed to large radius, the look is different. Like going over with a low opacity brush multiple times as opposed to using a full opacity brush
Thank you so much!
i did this step by step..in photoshop it seems like the tutorial but when i save the file (jpeg) the picture is not the same. its looks even more crispy..any help?
i hope the next tutorial is how to make a realistic shadow in ps for product or portrait photos :) thanks...
You are just good... ✌
Great , very helpful + you are magician 😉
Great video.. But what if noise has increased in the image?
what harison movie is that?
I really appreciate PHLEARN, I was wondering though;
Would it be easier to resize your image first? That way you know what you're working with image resolution/ sharpening resolution?
!!A W E S O M E !!, thank you for very nice tutorials, this save me a lot of time dialing with a little be soft pictures..I created an action without the brush and work perfect and faster,, thank again.
About resizing and sharpen, can I do this process directly in Lightroom or do I have to necessarily bring every single image to photoshop?
i wish there is a portrait tutorial for making outlines for tattoos =) stencils
Thanks for a great video. One thing that wasn’t clear to me was did you do sharpening on the smaller version from scratch or were you sharpening over the previous sharpening you’ve already done?
Thanks a lot
Hi Aaron,
got a question regarding high pass filter + frequency separation. Do I sharpen the image prior or after using frequency separation because one another will be correlative.
after frequency separation and all image editing
Do you have digital painting tutorials?
Lightroom by default adds a level of sharpening. Should that sharpening be removed before editing in PS?
Hey there! You can choose to import images with "Apply Sharpening" turned off. That way you have more control over the process.