Retouch Academy Panel -

Dodging and burning is the secret to three-dimensional skin. Without it, skin looks flat and lifeless. The Retouch Academy Panel includes a dedicated D&B module that creates two empty layers (one for white dodge, one for black burn) set to "Soft Light" or "Overlay" blend modes.

Tools like "Skin Smoother," "Texture Increaser," and various blurring techniques allow for localized smoothing on specific areas (like pores) without affecting the overall structure of the image. 4. Eyes, Lips, and Teeth Tools

The Retouching Academy (RA) panels, such as Beauty Retouch v5 MUA Retouch retouch academy panel

Lets you smooth out colors and tones without losing detail.

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Contains texture, pores, fine lines, and hairs.

For a professional retoucher handling dozens of images, shaving 10 minutes off every edit is a game-changer. The panel eliminates the "busy work," allowing you to move through your queue faster without sacrificing quality. Consistency Tools like "Skin Smoother," "Texture Increaser," and various

The Retouching Academy panels are packed with features that can dramatically accelerate a retouching workflow and elevate the final quality of an image.

For professional retouchers and photographers, the (specifically known as the Beauty Retouch Panel) emerged as a groundbreaking software extension for Adobe Photoshop. Designed by industry experts, this smart panel bridges the gap between complex technical execution and creative freedom.

with the MUA Retouch panel (better for makeup-specific work). Steps on how to combine these panels with custom actions .