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Produce Annotated Master

Prepare a retoucher's master file that prevents destructive work: build smart objects for all key elements, record an …

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Prepare a retoucher's master file that prevents destructive work: build smart objects for all key elements, record an action for common retouch steps, annotate layers with clear instructions and export presets, and include a version history [layer] showing intended order of operations for the retouch lead to follow.
when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.

The real tasks

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Direct a retoucher by producing an annotated master file that enforces non‑destructive edits and reusable elements.

Who does this

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Art Director

Questions people ask

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Because you rarely think 'I want the redaction tool'. You think 'I have to share this without leaking the client's details'. Start from the need, and the feature finds you.

Real. Every job here was drawn from what people in real roles were actually seen doing in Photoshop — not a feature checklist.

No. Each page gives you a ready prompt you can paste into an AI assistant, plus the plain steps to do it yourself. Start with either — the goal is the finished job, not the tool.