Retouch Sculpting Brief

Retouch Sculpting Brief in Adobe Photoshop — with a ready prompt for the moment it comes up. 1 real situation leads here.

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The creative director wants a softer, moodier portrait direction for the hero and I need to brief the retoucher on which sculpting choices match that mood.

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The director wants a softer, moodier portrait treatment for the hero image and I need to brief the…
The director wants a softer, moodier portrait treatment for the hero image and I need to brief the retoucher so the sculpting of highlights and shadows reads consistent across the set. Tell me which three lighting reads I should prioritise in the brief so the retoucher sculpts in the right direction, and provide a short negative line telling them what not to do so the subject doesn't lose their character.

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