retusoinnin
Retusoinnin, or retouching, refers to the process of editing an image or artwork to improve its visual appearance. The aim is typically to enhance aesthetic qualities by correcting or removing imperfections, adjusting color and lighting, and refining detail. Retusointi can range from subtle adjustments to extensive alterations, including reshaping, smoothing skin, or removing objects, depending on the context and goals.
Historically, retusointi originated in traditional photography and darkroom techniques such as airbrushing and dodging and burning.
Common techniques include blemish removal, skin smoothing, color and exposure correction, frequency separation for texture, cloning
Applications span fashion, portraiture, product and beauty photography, editorial work, and digital art. Ethical considerations are