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Smooth Skin in Seconds: Revolutionizing Photo Editing & Retouching

In this video, I share a game-changing technology in photo editing and retouching that revolutionizes the process of smoothing skin in portraits, headshots, and newborn photography. I introduce Imagen, a powerful app with a newly available feature called Smooth Skin, designed to enhance efficiency and quality for photographers. With just one click, Smooth Skin not only edits photos according to the user’s style but also effectively smooths the subjects’ skin, significantly minimizing the need for manual touch-ups in software like Lightroom and Photoshop.

Imagen’s Smooth Skin Feature

Imagen’s Smooth Skin feature is a game-changer for photographers. It enables the quick and efficient skin smoothing in portraits, headshots, and newborn photography, saving significant time on manual retouching.

This revolutionary capability enhances the quality of photo editing and retouching while simplifying the process for photographers, making it a valuable asset in their workflow.

Editing Process and Customization Options

I walk through the editing process within the Imagen app, showcasing the simple steps to apply the Smooth Skin feature. Users can choose from preset customization options, including moderate, bold, and custom settings, allowing flexibility to align the smoothing effect with specific creative preferences.

The app’s interface enables seamless navigation, providing a user-friendly experience that empowers photographers to enhance their photos with professional results efficiently.

Furthermore, Imagen’s technology learns from the user’s photo editing style, ensuring that the editing and smoothing remain consistent with their aesthetic preferences.

Real-Time Editing and Results in Lightroom

After processing the edits using Imagen, I demonstrate the real-time results within Lightroom, showcasing the impeccable smooth skin effect on the subjects in the photos. The feature seamlessly identifies faces in the images, applying the smoothing effect precisely and effectively while ensuring a non-destructive editing approach.

The before-and-after comparisons highlight the remarkable transformation achieved with Imagen’s Smooth Skin feature, emphasizing its significant impact on streamlining the photo editing and retouching workflow for photographers.

Transcription was done by Descript‘s automated transcription services which means it’s an AI-generated transcript. The transcript may contain spelling, grammar, and other errors, and is not a substitute for watching the video.

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Smooth Skin in seconds

[00:00:02] Loopback-RODECaster & Cam Link 4K: Have you ever thought it would be nice to be able to Smooth the skin of your subject’s faces in thousands of photos in seconds, and ~I mean ~seconds, or maybe a couple minutes, but with only one click, one click. I wanna introduce you to something that Imagen now has available in their app. And it is completely free to use right now while it’s in beta.

[00:00:30] Loopback-RODECaster & Cam Link 4K: It’s only available to paying Imagen customers. It’s called Smooth Skin. This feature changes everything when it comes to photographers who do head shots or newborns, or anybody who just needs Smooth skin. And you don’t have to apply it in Lightroom, you don’t have to apply it in Photoshop, you don’t have to apply it in portraiture or any other software.

[00:00:58] Loopback-RODECaster & Cam Link 4K: You can do it [00:01:00] within, Imagen, like I said, with one click and it will not only edit your photos in your style ’cause it learns from you, but it will also Smooth the skin. Check this out.

Using Smooth Skin in the Imagen App

[00:01:13] Loopback-RODECaster & Cam Link 4K: So I’m inside the Imagen app and I’m going to create a new project and I’m going to edit. And I am going to choose,~ um,~ family newborn, and I’m gonna choose a test catalog that I have, and I’m just gonna choose this,~ uh,~ this collection 250.

[00:01:28] Loopback-RODECaster & Cam Link 4K: Actually, you know what? I’ll just do the, just in to be safe. I’m gonna do the folder from it and I’m going to say, this is Smooth Skin example, and I’m going to choose. ~Um, ~those greens as the profile. This is one of my personal AI profiles and I have Smooth skin checked. If I hit the edit, I can say I wanna do moderate, I can do bold or I can customize the Settings to my liking, but I’m just gonna do moderate for this case, which is what I already had.

[00:01:55] Loopback-RODECaster & Cam Link 4K: So I would hit save, but it was already saved, so I’m going to just cancel so you can, [00:02:00] we now know that,~ um,~ skin Smooth skin moderate is set. It is turned on, and I’m going to edit. A hundred percent of these photos and this one checkbox changes everything. Now Imagen has always had cropping and straightening, which I’m also gonna turn on straightening, and it has had subject Mask for quite some time.

[00:02:20] Loopback-RODECaster & Cam Link 4K: If I turn on subject Mask, I can also edit what masking I want done to the subject overall, but that’s not the skin specifically. To do the skin specifically, I use this new Smooth skin feature, which looks like that. So I’m gonna go ahead and I’m gonna hit upload. Now, what’s happening right now is Imagen is taking the RAW files from this folder.

[00:02:42] Loopback-RODECaster & Cam Link 4K: It’s uploading to their server for the Editing purpose. Once that is done, it’s going to upload the high resolution RAW files for backups. Imagen is also backing up. My photos at the same time, has allowed me to either call or [00:03:00] edit and or edit. My photos in inside of its app. This is an ~amazing, ~amazing capability and such a time saving and reassurance of what Imagen can do for me.

[00:03:12] Loopback-RODECaster & Cam Link 4K: So you can see here it is done. Right now the Editing is up fully uploaded. So now you can see it is processing the Editing. Right now it’s unImagend servers and it is processing, and right now the high resolution backups are uploading for the Backup purposes.

[00:03:26] Loopback-RODECaster & Cam Link 4K: The edits are done. I’m going to download these edits. And we’re gonna open up Lightroom.

Reviewing the Results and Final Thoughts

[00:03:30] Loopback-RODECaster & Cam Link 4K: All right, so I’m inside of Lightroom. Let’s have a look at some of these photos. ~Um, ~I’m going to make these a little smaller so we can look at these. Okay, so let’s see. We can look right here. I’m gonna zoom in on this.

[00:03:44] Loopback-RODECaster & Cam Link 4K: And if I go to Mask, we can see the Mask is in place. Let’s move up a little bit. The Mask is in place, right? So this is after. Here’s before and after. Let’s check out another one. I’m gonna go to a different section of photos from [00:04:00] this session. We got wait for the edits to pop in. Just check this one out.

[00:04:04] Loopback-RODECaster & Cam Link 4K: All right, let’s check out the develop module. And we can see here the Mask is in place. Here is after. And before you can see I did a fantastic job at smoothing her face. So you can see that,~ um,~ all the editors starting to pop in as I stay in the library view. So Imagen it’s not only edited these photos, but Imagen as also.

[00:04:26] Loopback-RODECaster & Cam Link 4K: Smooth the skin whenever it saw a face. ’cause it if, for example, on this photo, there’s no face to see, so there’s nothing too Smooth. But on photos like this, it is going to Smooth the skin because it does see the face perfectly. So Imagen it’s doing a fantastic job at not only Editing these photos with my profile that I had in place, but also doing the Smooth skin on the faces.

[00:04:52] Loopback-RODECaster & Cam Link 4K: So you can see right there if I, again, I’m gonna zoom in on this. I’ll go on a cake on her face, and then I can hide the Mask, bring the [00:05:00] Mask back, and you can see the difference. And of course, this is non-destructive, so I can also go in and I can edit,~ um,~ dial in the effect of the Smooth skin setting. Now if I wanted to, if I wanted to, I could go back to Imagen, and I could go Smooth, Skin Settings, and I can try the Bold view, or I could do a custom view,~ um, ~ ~you know.~

[00:05:18] Loopback-RODECaster & Cam Link 4K: Effect of the Smooth skin. I get it. Save changes and then I can redownload these edits without, instantly without having to wait. I can redownload download these edits with the Smooth skin applied with the new Settings instantly. If you have photos of headshots ~or, or, or, ~or newborns or whatever it might be, cakes mess session like you saw right here, if you have photos like that, that you need to Smooth the skin of your subjects.

[00:05:45] Loopback-RODECaster & Cam Link 4K: Also do the full edits. Check out, Imagen because it could ~really, ~really get the job done for you very fast.

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17 responses to “Smooth Skin in Seconds: Revolutionizing Photo Editing & Retouching”

  1. Logical Thinker Avatar
    Logical Thinker

    Imagen’s Smooth Skin feature is an outstanding innovation that redefines efficiency in photo editing. The real-time results in Lightroom, coupled with the seamless interface, provide a professional edge that every photographer will appreciate.

  2. Joanne00 Avatar
    Joanne00

    The introduction of the Smooth Skin feature in Imagen is a fantastic advancement in photo editing technology. The seamless integration with Lightroom and non-destructive editing are particularly impressive. This will undoubtedly save countless hours of manual retouching.

  3. Baker Jack Avatar
    Baker Jack

    I’m thoroughly impressed by Imagen’s Smooth Skin feature! The customization options and real-time results showcased in the video highlight how user-friendly and effective this tool is. It’s a must-have for any portrait or newborn photographer looking to enhance their editing process.

  4. Saunders Mia Avatar
    Saunders Mia

    Imagen’s ability to learn from the user’s style and apply the smooth skin effect effortlessly is extraordinary. The video clearly demonstrates how this app transforms photo editing, making it more efficient and professional. Kudos to the developers for this innovative feature!

  5. Informed Critic Avatar
    Informed Critic

    Having used various skin smoothing tools in the past, I find Imagen’s Smooth Skin feature to be unparalleled in both quality and efficiency. The before-and-after comparisons are testament to its effectiveness. This will undoubtedly streamline my editing process.

    1. Astute Observer Avatar
      Astute Observer

      I couldn’t agree more. The time saved on manual touch-ups alone makes this feature invaluable. Coupled with the consistency in editing style, it’s a revolutionary tool for anyone serious about photography.

  6. Murphy Tara Avatar
    Murphy Tara

    What a revolutionary feature! The Imagen app’s Smooth Skin functionality offers a perfect blend of speed and quality. The before-and-after comparisons in Lightroom really drive home how much time and effort this tool can save photographers, without compromising on the final results.

  7. Zara Lewis Avatar
    Zara Lewis

    Hey Scott, your written blog impressed me where you talked about skin smoothing. In the image editing process smoothing skin is one of the important parts that we call skin retouching. It enhances the image more viable to look at. If I ask you about the best image editing tools, which one will you recommend to me?

  8. Stellar Mind Avatar
    Stellar Mind

    This new Smooth Skin feature in Imagen is truly groundbreaking! As a photographer, I can attest to the incredible time-saving benefits it offers. The consistency it maintains with one’s editing style is impeccable.

  9. This new feature in the Imagen app is simply groundbreaking! As a professional photographer, the efficiency and quality improvements this brings to my workflow are invaluable. The ability to smooth skin with just one click while maintaining my unique editing style is a game-changer.

  10. Insightful Lens Avatar
    Insightful Lens

    The ability of Imagen to learn from and adapt to a user’s editing style is a marvelous feature. The fact that it applies such precise skin smoothing effects non-destructively shows meticulous attention to the needs of photographers.

  11. Quantum Leap Avatar
    Quantum Leap

    The customization options within the Smooth Skin feature are particularly impressive. Being able to choose between moderate, bold, and custom settings empowers photographers to achieve their desired look effortlessly. This is indeed a game-changer.

  12. Kieran95 Avatar

    Wow this sounds sooo cool! I always wanted to make my pics look better without doing all the hard work. Imagen’s Smooth Skin feature is awesome!

  13. Sebastian62 Avatar
    Sebastian62

    This ap is a game chager! No more wasting time on photoshop. Just one click and smooth skin!!

  14. I cant believe how easy it is to smooth skin now. Imagen really made things simple for ppl like me who aint good at editing.

  15. Jrogers Avatar

    Imagen app is best! My pictures looks so much better. Definitely recommending to all my friends who likes taking photos.

  16. Steve Hill Avatar
    Steve Hill

    Imagen sounds like a lifesaver for photographers. Very Impressed with the smooth skin feature!!

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