Retouching for photo stocks

For large numbers of stock images, for example coming out of a scanning process, or large photo collection, it is important to understand the clients objectives regarding photo retouching project.

Global Image Labs is well placed to take on small high priority retouching tasks or large volume image manipulation projects where the project management element is vital. Beyond the skills of the retoucher, there are other important elements of a robust retouch process that are vital. Appropriate technology for the retouching process is essential. E-mail and a computer with Photoshop may be perfectly adequate for some photo retouch or Raw conversion jobs. When large volumes of images are being retouched, project management, data security, connectivity and quality assurance become extremely important.

Clients should be able to ask and be given a full audit trail of who did what to their images when. E-mail and a computer with Photoshop may be perfectly adequate for some small jobs. When large volumes of images are being processed, project management, data security, connectivity and quality assurance become extremely important.

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