The large Preview window can be viewed full or split top to bottom or left to right, so you can compare the original to the retouched images at a glance. The Mac OS version I tested ran noticeably faster than the previous version on my 2 x 2.66GHz Dual-Core Xeon processor-powered Mac Pro desktop computer. Portraiture 2 not only looks different from the previous version, it features plenty of improvements beneath the surface, is speedier, and supports multiprocessor systems for maximum retouching speed and workflow performance. Another way to minimize retouching is to slightly overexpose the portrait, making it slightly lighter and brighter than what your meter says is “correct.” Using either or both of these techniques will minimize any retouching challenges. Start by hiring a good makeup artist for the portrait session. Access to presets is easier as is the ability to apply the retouching as a separate layer.Īll Photos © 2008, Joe Farace, All Rights Reservedīefore doing any retouching to an image file there are a few steps you can take before you capture that original photograph to ensure your portraits won’t need much retouching.
The large Preview window can be split in many different “before and after” scenarios, allowing you to determine if you need more or less retouching. The interface of Portraiture 2 is not only more attractive than the previous version but more functional as well.
