Photoshop Retouching Shrek 2 Movie Stills

Shrek 2 Movie Publicity Stills

Original renderings by PDI/DreamWorks Lighting and Matte Painting Departments

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Hank's Photoshop Retouching Tips and Tricks

Do not paint on the original layer. Save it as your base layer.
Create new layers for retouching efforts, create a group for many layers if necessary.
Use the selection and feathering tools to isolate elements.
Name your layers or groups to stay organized.
Most high resolution 3D renderings need work, so do not hesitate to fix with artistic painting.
Use the cloning tool brush, to grab the grain and nuance from the original image.
Take advantage of the "Lighten" and "Darken" brush settings.
Use large, soft brushes when erasing, lightening, shading.
Be prepared to use Undo or History for multiple undoing.
Of course... use a pressure sensitive painting tablet , such as the Wacom.