AfterShoot: Natural headshot touchup for men
AfterShootDemo summary
A demonstration of using Aftershoot to perform minimal, natural-looking touchups on a male construction worker's headshot.
Step-by-step
- Max out the blemish removal and spots settings
- Adjust the eyes slider to brighten them
- Apply a small amount of bag removal under the eyes
- Ensure flyaway hair removal is disabled
Options
- Adjust forehead wrinkle reduction
- Modify smile lines
- Apply skin smoothing
Tips
- Avoid skin smoothing on masculine subjects to maintain a natural look
- Keep smile lines intact for a more authentic appearance
- Note that many male subjects prefer not to show teeth in headshots
Highlights
“that's a quick male touchup when you want to make it look as natural as possible”
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