'Working with Glass and Metal' lesson

You'll explore advanced product retouching techniques specifically designed for enhancing and manipulating glass and metal textures. Starting off, you'll learn how to remove unwanted elements such as plastic holders and blobs of glue visible through transparent materials. We'll introduce you to the use of Solar Curve layers to reveal and subsequently eliminate dust, scratches, and other imperfections from the surfaces of glass and metal, ensuring a flawless finish to your product images.
 

Moving on, the lesson covers in-depth the application of Dodge and Burn tools to accentuate the reflective qualities of metal surfaces, making them shine and pop in your final image. You'll also discover how to use Gradient Maps to add depth and glossiness to metal parts, enhancing their texture and visual appeal. Moreover, the lesson includes techniques for extending the color of liquids within glass containers seamlessly to the edges, enriching the overall look of the product.
 

Lastly, you'll master the art of creating and applying gradients to simulate glossiness on caps and other components, giving them a life-like, three-dimensional quality. This lesson is packed with professional tips and tricks, such as using Adjustment Layers for color correction and the strategic application of highlights to simulate reflections, making your product shots stand out. By the end of this lesson, you'll be equipped with the skills to handle complex retouching tasks involving glass and metal, elevating your product photography to new heights.