The document summarizes and describes various elements from front covers, contents pages, and double page spreads from issues of the music magazine "VIBE". The front covers feature celebrity photos and use colors like pink, white, black, and blue. The contents pages have darker backgrounds with singer photos and white or yellow text that stands out. The double page spreads have full page celebrity photos on one side and large colorful titles or columns of text on the other side.
The document discusses different masthead designs created in Photoshop for a music magazine. Feedback from classmates indicated that some designs were better suited for genres like hip hop while others worked well for R&B. Based on the feedback, the masthead was changed from "Beat Drop" to "BASS" to better suit an R&B magazine. The author settled on the third masthead design as it was similar in style to the magazine "VIBE" and used all capital letters with the last three in italics.
This document describes the final construction of a student's music magazine project. The student produced a front page, contents page, and double page spread using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign. Eight edited and cropped photos were used with an orange, white, and black color scheme. A consistent font was used throughout, with some variation like on the contents page, but all fonts coordinated with the main font of Goudita Sans SF, Goudita Sans Heavy and Light, and Blue Ridge Heavy SF.
- The document evaluates the media product, a magazine, created by the author.
- It discusses how the magazine uses conventions of real magazines through elements like the masthead, cover image, and color scheme. However, it intentionally leaves out some conventions like cover lines.
- The magazine represents groups like males, rap/hip hop fans, teenagers through the content, color scheme, and target artists featured.
- A large media group like Bauer would be suited to distribute the magazine as they don't have many music magazines, though smaller groups could too.
- The target audience is male teenagers interested in rap/hip hop/R&B music.
- The genre, color scheme, and music artist content
Jamie Marshall created screenshots of their process designing magazine pages in Photoshop. For the front cover, they added a masthead and background image, then shaped text around the image and added conventions like price. They finalized the cover by changing the main image. For the contents page, they used the same color scheme and filled boxes with images and text. Their double page spread design included boxes, a dividing line, and questionnaires with the artist's image.
The target audience for the media product is older teens and young adults aged 16-22. Both male and female audiences could be attracted since the content appeals broadly to fans of the included artists and bands, which represent a variety of genres. However, the magazine may attract more males through the use of edited photos of females on the cover, as done by Q Magazine, and more females through coverage of a new album by a female indie rock duo similar to the popular band HAIM.
The document describes the process of creating a contents page in Photoshop. Rectangular borders and boxes in different colors were added to structure the page. Text was placed throughout describing magazine contents like song rankings, artist photos and credits, feature articles. Images were added of concerts, clothing, and people. Logos, page numbers, and editor's message were also included before the final contents page was completed.
The document summarizes and describes various elements from front covers, contents pages, and double page spreads from issues of the music magazine "VIBE". The front covers feature celebrity photos and use colors like pink, white, black, and blue. The contents pages have darker backgrounds with singer photos and white or yellow text that stands out. The double page spreads have full page celebrity photos on one side and large colorful titles or columns of text on the other side.
The document discusses different masthead designs created in Photoshop for a music magazine. Feedback from classmates indicated that some designs were better suited for genres like hip hop while others worked well for R&B. Based on the feedback, the masthead was changed from "Beat Drop" to "BASS" to better suit an R&B magazine. The author settled on the third masthead design as it was similar in style to the magazine "VIBE" and used all capital letters with the last three in italics.
This document describes the final construction of a student's music magazine project. The student produced a front page, contents page, and double page spread using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign. Eight edited and cropped photos were used with an orange, white, and black color scheme. A consistent font was used throughout, with some variation like on the contents page, but all fonts coordinated with the main font of Goudita Sans SF, Goudita Sans Heavy and Light, and Blue Ridge Heavy SF.
- The document evaluates the media product, a magazine, created by the author.
- It discusses how the magazine uses conventions of real magazines through elements like the masthead, cover image, and color scheme. However, it intentionally leaves out some conventions like cover lines.
- The magazine represents groups like males, rap/hip hop fans, teenagers through the content, color scheme, and target artists featured.
- A large media group like Bauer would be suited to distribute the magazine as they don't have many music magazines, though smaller groups could too.
- The target audience is male teenagers interested in rap/hip hop/R&B music.
- The genre, color scheme, and music artist content
Jamie Marshall created screenshots of their process designing magazine pages in Photoshop. For the front cover, they added a masthead and background image, then shaped text around the image and added conventions like price. They finalized the cover by changing the main image. For the contents page, they used the same color scheme and filled boxes with images and text. Their double page spread design included boxes, a dividing line, and questionnaires with the artist's image.
The target audience for the media product is older teens and young adults aged 16-22. Both male and female audiences could be attracted since the content appeals broadly to fans of the included artists and bands, which represent a variety of genres. However, the magazine may attract more males through the use of edited photos of females on the cover, as done by Q Magazine, and more females through coverage of a new album by a female indie rock duo similar to the popular band HAIM.
The document describes the process of creating a contents page in Photoshop. Rectangular borders and boxes in different colors were added to structure the page. Text was placed throughout describing magazine contents like song rankings, artist photos and credits, feature articles. Images were added of concerts, clothing, and people. Logos, page numbers, and editor's message were also included before the final contents page was completed.
The document describes the process of creating a magazine front cover in Photoshop. Key steps include:
1. Changing the background color to a mint green and adding a wide masthead across the top in the Arial font.
2. Adding additional text in white and light pink colors below the masthead with font sizes of 25 and 18.
3. Including details like the magazine website, price, and barcode at the bottom.
4. Editing a photo of a model named Olivia by erasing the background to use as the main image on the cover positioned above the masthead.
The document summarizes the results of a focus group about magazine preferences. Most participants read music magazines like NME and Q. When asked about pricing, most said they would pay between £2-£3 for a magazine. While purchase frequency varied depending on content, interviews with artists were unanimously preferred over other article types. Based on these findings, the focus group concluded a successful music magazine in this genre should cost £2-£3, focus on eye-catching appearance, and feature artist interviews.
Shannon created a double page magazine spread in InDesign about an artist named Olivia. She used a mint green rectangle as the background, added text in Bradley Hand ITC font to one page about Olivia, and an Eccentric Std title. The right page contains columns of article text. An image of Olivia was cropped to half page size and edited in camera raw to be black and white. A quote and photo credit were also added.
Indie pop is the genre that will be the focus of the magazine, described as alternative rock but mellower, gaining popularity in the late 20th century from bands like The Smiths. It has been embraced by many new bands hoping to achieve similar success, making it popular among both young and older audiences. The author chose to focus on indie pop for the magazine because they enjoy the style personally and it was frequently mentioned as popular in the focus groups and questionnaire conducted.
1. The document discusses how the student used conventions of real media products in their magazine, such as including a mid shot image, date, issue number, price, and barcode on the cover.
2. Examples of how the student developed conventions include using a unique masthead font, a punny plug, and colored puffs.
3. The student summarizes the technologies they learned to use in constructing the magazine, including Photoshop, InDesign, and websites like WordPress and Prezi. They also discuss improvements made from their preliminary task by using professional codes and conventions.
This document analyzes the presentational features of front covers from several magazines, including NME, TIME, Film, Billboard, Sport, Rolling Stones, and Q. It discusses elements like the images featured, color schemes, layouts, headlines, and other text on the covers. Overall, the document examines how the design of the front covers works to attract audiences and promote the content inside the magazines.
- The document discusses how the student's media product uses conventions of real magazines in its construction.
- For the front cover, conventions included masthead placement, tagline, artist image, and color scheme. The contents page followed conventions like masthead, images, headings, and ads.
- The double-page article layout used conventions such as column structure for the interview, enlarged quote, and page numbers. However, it challenged conventions somewhat by placing some text on the image page.
- Overall, the student aimed to mimic real magazine styles and layouts to make the media product seem realistic while also experimenting with some unconventional placements.
The front cover of the magazine features a close-up shot of the main artist to instantly recognize them and draw readers in. It uses a simple layout to make elements stand out. The contents page continues the blocked information style and includes the artist image on the left with section titles and descriptions to entice reading. The double page spread matches the main article title to the artist photo, such as a solo artist shown in three places to highlight loneliness, and places the text on the right page for balanced density while keeping a block format and blank space.
This document analyzes different types of shots taken during a photo shoot - close up, medium close up, and full body. For each shot, it discusses the purpose and effect. The close up shot highlights facial features to draw attention. The medium close up is formal and could be used for a cover. The full body shot shows a more casual side of the model and allows viewers to see full outfit details that relate to the indie pop music genre.
The document discusses the plans for various elements of an indie-pop magazine, including the front cover, contents page, and a double-page spread. For the front cover, the model will be shown in a close-up shot standing out against a red masthead. On the contents page, the artist will be shown in a medium shot with page numbers and text arranged around them. The double-page spread will feature a long shot of the model in formal wear on a white background, with their name and a large quote above the interview text.
The document is an evaluation of a media magazine product created by the author. It discusses several aspects of the magazine, including how it uses and develops conventions of real magazines. On the front cover, the magazine follows conventions like using a partial masthead but changes the issue number placement. The contents page includes page splits to indicate ad sections and uses two photos of the featured artist rather than one long shot. The double page spread uses a Q&A format with an artist quote across their photo, challenging magazine conventions. The magazine aims to represent all social groups equally and break stereotypes. It would appeal to institutions like Bauer Media or music production companies focused on hip hop. The intended audience is those interested in rap/hip hop music.
The document discusses editing photos taken during a photo shoot for a music magazine. It describes taking various shots of a model from different angles and poses. It then summarizes the editing done to each photo in Photoshop, including adjustments to brightness, contrast, saturation, and filters. The overall goal of the edits was to portray the model in a way that fits with different music genres and styles.
The document discusses the decisions made in designing a music magazine called "Quaint". It describes choosing to feature a single main image on the cover to avoid appearing crowded. It also discusses setting an affordable price of £2.49 based on market research showing prices between £2-3 sold best. Fashion was an important consideration, aiming for a shabby chic, high fashion vintage feel by carefully selecting the model's costumes, props, and makeup. The chosen genre was indie-pop to make it unique while targeting interested audiences. Color schemes and other design elements were selected based on research of existing magazines and feedback from questionnaires and peers.
Looking back at your preliminary task what doMollie Owen
The student has learned a great deal from completing their preliminary magazine task. They have improved their skills in using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign to design and lay out their magazine professionally. Specifically, they have learned how to use each of the tools, edit photos, structure layouts, and export designs between the different software programs. Their knowledge of the design software and how to make their magazine appealing to audiences has increased significantly.
The document discusses the design choices for a music magazine cover and layout. It aims to appeal to a wide audience, particularly females aged 16-30 interested in indie pop music. The cover features an attractive young female musician to draw in audiences interested in both her talent and attractiveness. Throughout the magazine, a dotted light effect is used as a recurring theme, inspired by a vintage fashion magazine, to create a feminine yet music-linked aesthetic. The contents page uses a unisex black and white design to appeal to both male and female readers.
The target audience for the magazine is predominantly females aged 16-30, based on research including a questionnaire. The questionnaire found that the audience interested in interviews over just articles was females aged 16-20. While both males and females aged 16-30 were initially intended, the magazine ended up being more female-oriented due to the creator's own interests and preferences as a young female and focusing on a female artist.
Owen Sheers explores the experience of farmers in France finding the remains of soldiers who lost their lives during the Battle of Somme. He describes the farmers discovering fragments of bones over the years, with the land still retaining memories of the battle. Sheers aims to give voice to those who needlessly lost their lives at a young age, and bring recognition to the fallen soldiers who did not receive due acknowledgement when they died during the battle.
This document provides instructions for creating a propaganda poster to encourage men to join the war. The poster must include a slogan or key message using persuasive language from the provided poem. It must also feature a clear image that catches the viewer's attention, taking inspiration from existing propaganda posters. The poster's goal is to convince men to enlist in the war effort.
The document discusses exploring the theme of poverty in the poem "blessing" through an entry task and questions. It analyzes how the poem makes the reader feel like they are in the slum with the children experiencing their thirst. The poem uses powerful words that present images of a population of 700,000 people in a dirty slum with too many poor people, where the municipal water pipe has burst and children are naked, showing they lack money for clothes.
The document provides context and analysis for a poem titled "Blessing" by Imtiaz Dharker. It discusses how the poem explores the theme of poverty through the lens of water scarcity in Dharavi, one of India's largest slums located in Mumbai. The summary discusses how residents there consider even small amounts of water from a broken pipe or water tanker a "blessing" and "gift" due to extreme lack of access to this basic necessity. It also analyzes how the poem depicts the residents' desperation for water through images like naked children screaming with joy at being able to play in the water, highlighting their deprivation.
The document describes the process of creating a magazine front cover in Photoshop. Key steps include:
1. Changing the background color to a mint green and adding a wide masthead across the top in the Arial font.
2. Adding additional text in white and light pink colors below the masthead with font sizes of 25 and 18.
3. Including details like the magazine website, price, and barcode at the bottom.
4. Editing a photo of a model named Olivia by erasing the background to use as the main image on the cover positioned above the masthead.
The document summarizes the results of a focus group about magazine preferences. Most participants read music magazines like NME and Q. When asked about pricing, most said they would pay between £2-£3 for a magazine. While purchase frequency varied depending on content, interviews with artists were unanimously preferred over other article types. Based on these findings, the focus group concluded a successful music magazine in this genre should cost £2-£3, focus on eye-catching appearance, and feature artist interviews.
Shannon created a double page magazine spread in InDesign about an artist named Olivia. She used a mint green rectangle as the background, added text in Bradley Hand ITC font to one page about Olivia, and an Eccentric Std title. The right page contains columns of article text. An image of Olivia was cropped to half page size and edited in camera raw to be black and white. A quote and photo credit were also added.
Indie pop is the genre that will be the focus of the magazine, described as alternative rock but mellower, gaining popularity in the late 20th century from bands like The Smiths. It has been embraced by many new bands hoping to achieve similar success, making it popular among both young and older audiences. The author chose to focus on indie pop for the magazine because they enjoy the style personally and it was frequently mentioned as popular in the focus groups and questionnaire conducted.
1. The document discusses how the student used conventions of real media products in their magazine, such as including a mid shot image, date, issue number, price, and barcode on the cover.
2. Examples of how the student developed conventions include using a unique masthead font, a punny plug, and colored puffs.
3. The student summarizes the technologies they learned to use in constructing the magazine, including Photoshop, InDesign, and websites like WordPress and Prezi. They also discuss improvements made from their preliminary task by using professional codes and conventions.
This document analyzes the presentational features of front covers from several magazines, including NME, TIME, Film, Billboard, Sport, Rolling Stones, and Q. It discusses elements like the images featured, color schemes, layouts, headlines, and other text on the covers. Overall, the document examines how the design of the front covers works to attract audiences and promote the content inside the magazines.
- The document discusses how the student's media product uses conventions of real magazines in its construction.
- For the front cover, conventions included masthead placement, tagline, artist image, and color scheme. The contents page followed conventions like masthead, images, headings, and ads.
- The double-page article layout used conventions such as column structure for the interview, enlarged quote, and page numbers. However, it challenged conventions somewhat by placing some text on the image page.
- Overall, the student aimed to mimic real magazine styles and layouts to make the media product seem realistic while also experimenting with some unconventional placements.
The front cover of the magazine features a close-up shot of the main artist to instantly recognize them and draw readers in. It uses a simple layout to make elements stand out. The contents page continues the blocked information style and includes the artist image on the left with section titles and descriptions to entice reading. The double page spread matches the main article title to the artist photo, such as a solo artist shown in three places to highlight loneliness, and places the text on the right page for balanced density while keeping a block format and blank space.
This document analyzes different types of shots taken during a photo shoot - close up, medium close up, and full body. For each shot, it discusses the purpose and effect. The close up shot highlights facial features to draw attention. The medium close up is formal and could be used for a cover. The full body shot shows a more casual side of the model and allows viewers to see full outfit details that relate to the indie pop music genre.
The document discusses the plans for various elements of an indie-pop magazine, including the front cover, contents page, and a double-page spread. For the front cover, the model will be shown in a close-up shot standing out against a red masthead. On the contents page, the artist will be shown in a medium shot with page numbers and text arranged around them. The double-page spread will feature a long shot of the model in formal wear on a white background, with their name and a large quote above the interview text.
The document is an evaluation of a media magazine product created by the author. It discusses several aspects of the magazine, including how it uses and develops conventions of real magazines. On the front cover, the magazine follows conventions like using a partial masthead but changes the issue number placement. The contents page includes page splits to indicate ad sections and uses two photos of the featured artist rather than one long shot. The double page spread uses a Q&A format with an artist quote across their photo, challenging magazine conventions. The magazine aims to represent all social groups equally and break stereotypes. It would appeal to institutions like Bauer Media or music production companies focused on hip hop. The intended audience is those interested in rap/hip hop music.
The document discusses editing photos taken during a photo shoot for a music magazine. It describes taking various shots of a model from different angles and poses. It then summarizes the editing done to each photo in Photoshop, including adjustments to brightness, contrast, saturation, and filters. The overall goal of the edits was to portray the model in a way that fits with different music genres and styles.
The document discusses the decisions made in designing a music magazine called "Quaint". It describes choosing to feature a single main image on the cover to avoid appearing crowded. It also discusses setting an affordable price of £2.49 based on market research showing prices between £2-3 sold best. Fashion was an important consideration, aiming for a shabby chic, high fashion vintage feel by carefully selecting the model's costumes, props, and makeup. The chosen genre was indie-pop to make it unique while targeting interested audiences. Color schemes and other design elements were selected based on research of existing magazines and feedback from questionnaires and peers.
Looking back at your preliminary task what doMollie Owen
The student has learned a great deal from completing their preliminary magazine task. They have improved their skills in using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign to design and lay out their magazine professionally. Specifically, they have learned how to use each of the tools, edit photos, structure layouts, and export designs between the different software programs. Their knowledge of the design software and how to make their magazine appealing to audiences has increased significantly.
The document discusses the design choices for a music magazine cover and layout. It aims to appeal to a wide audience, particularly females aged 16-30 interested in indie pop music. The cover features an attractive young female musician to draw in audiences interested in both her talent and attractiveness. Throughout the magazine, a dotted light effect is used as a recurring theme, inspired by a vintage fashion magazine, to create a feminine yet music-linked aesthetic. The contents page uses a unisex black and white design to appeal to both male and female readers.
The target audience for the magazine is predominantly females aged 16-30, based on research including a questionnaire. The questionnaire found that the audience interested in interviews over just articles was females aged 16-20. While both males and females aged 16-30 were initially intended, the magazine ended up being more female-oriented due to the creator's own interests and preferences as a young female and focusing on a female artist.
Owen Sheers explores the experience of farmers in France finding the remains of soldiers who lost their lives during the Battle of Somme. He describes the farmers discovering fragments of bones over the years, with the land still retaining memories of the battle. Sheers aims to give voice to those who needlessly lost their lives at a young age, and bring recognition to the fallen soldiers who did not receive due acknowledgement when they died during the battle.
This document provides instructions for creating a propaganda poster to encourage men to join the war. The poster must include a slogan or key message using persuasive language from the provided poem. It must also feature a clear image that catches the viewer's attention, taking inspiration from existing propaganda posters. The poster's goal is to convince men to enlist in the war effort.
The document discusses exploring the theme of poverty in the poem "blessing" through an entry task and questions. It analyzes how the poem makes the reader feel like they are in the slum with the children experiencing their thirst. The poem uses powerful words that present images of a population of 700,000 people in a dirty slum with too many poor people, where the municipal water pipe has burst and children are naked, showing they lack money for clothes.
The document provides context and analysis for a poem titled "Blessing" by Imtiaz Dharker. It discusses how the poem explores the theme of poverty through the lens of water scarcity in Dharavi, one of India's largest slums located in Mumbai. The summary discusses how residents there consider even small amounts of water from a broken pipe or water tanker a "blessing" and "gift" due to extreme lack of access to this basic necessity. It also analyzes how the poem depicts the residents' desperation for water through images like naked children screaming with joy at being able to play in the water, highlighting their deprivation.
Costumes and props needed for a school documentary are described. Students will wear suits and office-like attire to look smart and professional and prevent bullying. A computer prop will be used during an interview with the headteacher to resemble their office. Folders will be provided for student interviews so it appears they have work. Envelopes are required to portray exam results being given out.
Firstly, the author used Photoshop to create professional-looking advertisements by cropping images, placing them on backgrounds, and adding filters. Secondly, the author and their partner used iMovie to construct and edit a documentary with fluid transitions, audio, and design. They found the skills learned from using iMovie helpful for future projects. Thirdly, the author used YouTube to upload research interviews and other work to their blog by embedding video codes. Furthermore, the author used SoundCloud to make and upload voice recordings for half of an evaluation, allowing viewers to listen rather than read.
To enter paragraph text in Photoshop, follow these steps:
1. Select the Horizontal or Vertical Type tool and insert a text box by dragging to create an arbitrary size box or holding Alt and specifying dimensions.
2. Select type options and enter text, which will wrap within the bounding box.
3. Resize the box using handles if text overflows or commit the text to create a new type layer.
This double page spread advertises a Netflix documentary about a murderer. The image shows a close-up of a person's face split in half, with one side in black and white as a child and the other in color as an adult. Limited text is used to get straight to the point that the documentary will cover this person's story over a long period of time. The target audience is suggested to be those interested in crime documentaries or graphic content due to the title including the word "murderer".
Documentary research involves analyzing various existing documents to understand a topic. Researchers examine records, reports, correspondence, and other materials to learn about historical events or contextualize contemporary issues. The goal is to gain insights and perspectives that could not be obtained through observation or experimentation alone.
This document discusses and analyzes the genre of reality television documentaries. It focuses on shows like Educating Essex, Geordie Shore, and Big Brother. It explains that reality TV differs from other genres by emphasizing drama, arguments, emotions, and comedy to engage audiences. Reality TV can vary in format, from shows about partying 20-30 year olds to shows helping people find dates. The document also discusses how reality TV shows are widely accessible on streaming and on-demand services, and that their target demographic is typically students who enjoy the casual language and comic situations presented.
The document summarizes four documentary conventions: expository, observational, interactive, and reflective. Expository documentaries feature a voiceover narration to explain images and video to viewers. Observational documentaries appear to film events as they unfold without interfering. Interactive documentaries include interviews where questions may or may not be included. Reflective documentaries are more experimental and focus on the filmmaking process as much as the content.
This document provides a checklist of 13 research and planning tasks to complete for a documentary project. It includes researching existing documentaries and institutions, conducting audience research through surveys and interviews, developing designs for promotional materials, creating scripts, storyboards and shot lists, planning costumes, locations, and props, designing a logo for their production company, and taking still images to plan shot types. For each task, students are instructed to analyze their work and decision-making process to show how their plans match audience expectations and the conventions of the documentary genre and style.
The document outlines four questions that must be addressed in the evaluation:
1. How the media product uses, develops or challenges conventions of real media.
2. The effectiveness of combining the main product with ancillary texts.
3. What was learned from audience feedback.
4. How media technologies were used in construction, research, planning and evaluation.
The evaluation must be creative and demonstrate understanding of media products.
The document provides instructions for using various pen tools in Photoshop to create paths and shapes. It describes how to use the standard pen tool to draw straight lines and curves by clicking to add anchor points. It also covers using the freeform pen tool to draw paths automatically, and the magnetic pen tool which allows paths to snap to edges in an image. Key steps include dragging the pen tool to extend direction lines to control the shape of curves, and holding alt to convert smooth points to corners when drawing multiple curved segments.
The document provides instructions for removing body hair from a photo of a hand using Photoshop in 3 steps:
1. Duplicate the background layer and make a selection around the hand and arm.
2. Use the smudge tool to blur and remove hair from the selected area of the arm.
3. Further refine the area around the bracelet and palm using the blur tool, add surface blur to a copy of the layer, adjust the layer style, and add a layer mask to improve lighting contrast and the overall appearance.
This document provides a 12 step process for changing eye color in Photoshop:
1. Zoom in on the eyes
2. Select the Lasso Tool and draw a selection around each eye
3. Add a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer and select the "Colorize" option
4. Drag the Hue slider to select the eye color and the Saturation slider to adjust intensity
5. Change the adjustment layer's blend mode to "Color"
6. Select the layer mask and Brush Tool
7. Set the foreground color to black and paint around the iris to clean up edges
This document provides instructions for manipulating images in Photoshop. It explains how to open an image, resize it, and place it into a Photoshop document. It then describes how to zoom in on areas of interest and use selection tools like the lasso and magic wand to select parts of the image to delete. It also discusses using the eraser tool to smoothly edit image edges. Finally, it mentions adding the edited image to another document or layer.
This document provides instructions for using Photoshop tools to smooth and soften skin in a photo in 9 steps. The key steps are:
1. Create duplicate layers to work on non-destructively.
2. Use the Spot Healing Brush tool to remove blemishes.
3. Apply the High Pass filter and Gaussian Blur filter to detect edges and add texture.
4. Change the blend mode of the softened skin layer to Linear Light for contrast.