Colored Gel Portraits & Retouching with Jake Hicks
With the vast array of digital cameras and advanced software available to photographers today, quality images are abundant and easier to create than ever before. The overwhelming amount of images flooding the market has ignited a resurgence in the art of “color gelled photography.” If standing out from the sea of image overload and creating vibrant, colorful images that “wow” your clients is your goal, this tutorial will give you the tools necessary to master the nuances of colored gel photography and propel your photography to the next level.
In between gigs, Jake Hicks has been instructing workshops for quite some time, consistently selling them out. Our tutorial will bring the step-by-step methods Jake utilizes to unlock the magic of colored gel photography to your computer screen. He will demonstrate how to achieve multiple different looks, starting with the basics in the studio. The deeper you get into the tutorial, the more advance the techniques become. Upon completion, you'll possess the skills necessary to take to the streets and add flair and color to any image.
General Overview
English Closed Caption Subtitles Included
RAW Files Included for You to Follow Along w/ Retouching
22+ Hours of HD Video Content Immediately Available for Download
84 Videos Included
Mature Audience - Nudity In 1 Shoot
Prerequisites Cover the Basics and Necessary Gear to Get Started
Multiple Shoots with 6 Different Models
11 Different Photo Shoots Covered
Post Production in Lightroom & Photoshop
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Open the RAW files and shadow Jake as he walks you, step-by-step, through his post-production workflow. From culling (selecting your best images) to smoothing out skin and toning, Jake covers the basics and demonstrates his entire image-editing process for every shoot. Nothing is held back in this 15-plus-hour set of easy to follow and well-organized videos.
Included with Purchase
Prerequisites & Interviews
Who is Jake & the Basics
Gelled Portraiture
In Studio and On Location
Retouching
Post-Processing w/ Jake Hicks
Free Video: Jake Hicks Intro
Intro
Video Chapter List
Extra Content
Video Chapter List
01 - Meet Jake Hicks
02 - The Fundamentals
01 - Jake Hicks Biography
02 - Jake Hicks Podcast
Free Video: Gelled Flare Fill Light
Gelled Flare
Video Chapter List
Gelled Beauty
Video Chapter List
Gelled Edge
Video Chapter List
Gelled Key and Fill
Video Chapter List
On Location Model 1
Video Chapter List
On Location Model 2
Video Chapter List
01 - Intro into the Look
02 - Key Light
03 - Camera Settings
04 - Fill Light
05 - Adding Hair Lights
06 - Introduction to Color
07 - Lenses
01 - Intro to the Look
02 - Key Light
03 - Fill Light
04 - Adding Control
05 - Extra Fill Light
06 - Posing
01 - Intro to the Look
02 - Edge Light
03 - Adding Key Lights
04 - Posing
01 - Intro to the Look
02 - Background
03 - Key Light
04 - Fill Light
05 - Wardrobe Change I
06 - Wardrobe Change II
01 - Soft Look 1
02 - Soft Look 2
03 - Soft Look 3
01 - Dark Look Setup
02 - Dark Look 1
03 - Dark Look 2
04 - Dark Look 3
Free Video: Gelled Edge Black and White Toning
Gelled Flare
Video Chapter List
Gelled Beauty
Video Chapter List
Gelled Edge
Video Chapter List
Gelled Key and Fill
Video Chapter List
On Location Model 1
Video Chapter List
On Location Model 2
Video Chapter List
01 - Skin Retouch
02 - Black and White Toning
03 - Skin Smoothing
04 - Dodge and Burn
05 - Sharpening
06 - Global Highlights
07 - Colour Toning
01 - Lightroom Culling
02 - Lightroom Colors
03 - Skin Retouch
04 - Black and White Toning
05 - Skin Smoothing
06 - Dodge and Burn
07 - Darkening and Sharpening
08 - Highlights and Colors
09 - Image 2 Full Edit
01 - Lightroom Culling
02 - Lightroom Colors
03 - Skin Retouch
04 - Black and White Toning
05 - Dodge and Burn
06 - Sharpening
07 - Color Toning
01 - Lightroom Culling
02 - Lightroom Colors
03 - Skin Retouch
04 - Black and White Toning
05 - Skin Smoothing
06 - Dodge and Burn
07 - Darkening and Sharpening
08 - Color Toning
09 - Image 2 Full Edit
01 - Image 1 Lightroom Culling
02 - Image 1 Lightroom Colors
03 - Image 1 Full Edit
04 - Image 2 Lightroom Culling
05 - Image 2 Lightroom Colors
06 - Image 2 Full Edit
07 - Image 3 Lightroom Culling
08 - Image 3 Lightroom Colors
09 - Image 3 Full Edit
01 - Image 1 Lightroom Culling
02 - Image 1 Lightroom Colors
03 - Image 1 Full Edit
04 - Image 2 Lightroom Culling
05 - Image 2 Lightroom Colors
06 - Image 2 Full Edit
07 - Image 3 Lightroom Culling
08 - Image 3 Lightroom Colors
09 - Image 3 Full Edit
Before and After
Use the sliders below to view before and after photos on your computer or mobile device of a few images created within this tutorial. These are composite images, so multiple files are used to create one final image.
About the Instructor
Jake Hicks Commercial Photographer
Professional photographer, Jake Hicks, is known as an industry standout because of his unique, vibrant style. As a leader in the art of Color Gelled Photography, Jake divides his demanding schedule between teaching his popular workshops and creating aesthetically, colorful images for his commercial clients. His impactful style, not only sets him apart from his peers, it also helps him promote the importance of creating colorful dynamic visuals in camera, instead of relying on heavy post-processing.