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Returning home after a shooting day and opening a folder with photos, many photographers are dismayed by the upcoming work they need to complete. High-quality photo retouching has always required significant experience and knowledge, but today neural networks have entered this niche to simplify life for both photographers and retouchers.
Among many companies, Retouch4me, based in Tallinn, Estonia, stands out. The company’s developments are featured in top global photography publications, and that’s no coincidence.
Retouch4me demonstrates how to combine the speed of photo retouching with quality that matches the level of professional retouchers. Just a couple of clicks turn complex and repetitive tasks into a simple and enjoyable process with excellent results. Made with artificial intelligence, yet it looks as if it was done by a person.
How has Retouch4me simplified the retouching process?
All of the company's tools can be used as standalone programs or as plugins for well-known applications like Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Capture One. Each tool performs a specific function, but with multiple tools, you can record them into a single Action and apply them all at once with a single click.
Let's look at the photo below: you can see the BEFORE and AFTER versions. Several plugins were applied to this photo, but which ones to use is up to you.
Let's analyze what we see in the BEFORE and AFTER photos. As you can notice, the model has some skin imperfections, but after processing with Retouch4me tools, the skin texture has been preserved, and there is no "plastic skin" effect typical of most AI-based work. The eyes have been slightly brightened, and the light on the skin areas has become more even and smooth, but only where necessary.
It's worth noting that all this work was done with just one mouse click, and such a high-quality and professional result has only been made possible by the continuous improvement of Retouch4me's algorithms.
Ease of Use and Setup
All Retouch4me tools feature an intuitive and simple interface. Most plugins include a slider that visually demonstrates the result after clicking the Apply button. It's important to note that after achieving the result (if you’re using Retouch4me tools as plugins for Adobe Photoshop), several layers will appear in your project, allowing you to control the result even after the tool has completed its work.
Cloud Retouching
When considering purchasing a tool, many people wonder, "How can I test the tool before buying it?"
It's worth noting that Retouch4me offers its users a unique opportunity to test all of its plugins through a convenient Photoshop extension called Panel.
By launching Panel, you'll see all the tools currently available. Additionally, Retouch4me provides you with 20 free retouches so you can familiarise yourself with all the tools.
Once you select the options you need and click the Retouch button, your work will be sent to Retouch4me's powerful servers and returned to you in a finished state within seconds. This is a great option if you have a small number of tasks or if you are using an older computer.
Local or Cloud Retouching?
The choice always remains with the user. Local tools allow you to see a preview and work faster, and they are not dependent on your internet speed. However, you may need several tools to cover the full range of tasks.
Cloud retouching, on the other hand, provides you with a full set of tools with instant access, without requiring a powerful computer, but you won't be able to work with a preview.
In Summary:
Artificial intelligence has become part of our lives, and it's something we need to accept. However, Retouch4me demonstrates how much easier life for photographers and retouchers becomes with neural networks. Ten years ago, we couldn't have dreamed of such advancements in retouching, and today, a perfect image is just one click away.
You can find out more as well as test the plugins for free on the Retouch4me website.
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