AI Portrait Retouching: Raw to Flawless Skin in 30 Minutes — Lead Magnet

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**Title:** The 30-Minute AI Portrait Rescue: From Raw File to Flawless Skin (Quick-Start Checklist)

**Format:** 1-Page PDF Checklist / Cheat Sheet

**Visual Note:** The PDF should use a clean, “before & after” aesthetic. Use simple icons (a clock, a magic wand, a skin pore icon) next to each step.

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### Lead Magnet Content

**Headline:** Stop spending 2 hours on skin retouching. Get pro, natural-looking results in under 30 minutes using AI tools you already have.

**Subheadline:** This checklist reveals the exact 8-step workflow to go from a raw, unedited portrait to flawless, texture-preserving skin.

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### The 8-Step AI Speed Retouching Checklist

**Phase 1: The Raw Foundation (Lightroom AI)**

– [ ] **Step 1: AI Masking for the Face**
– *Action:* Use Lightroom’s “Select Subject” > “Invert Mask” to isolate the skin. Then use “Select Face” to create separate masks for Skin, Eyes, and Teeth.
– *Why it matters:* This avoids affecting the background and hair, saving 10 minutes of manual brushing.

– [ ] **Step 2: “Neural” Skin Smoothing (The 30% Rule)**
– *Action:* In the “Skin” mask, reduce Texture significantly (-30 to -50) and Clarity slightly (-10). Do not touch Sharpness yet.
– *Pro Tip:* This blurs pores without making the skin look like plastic.

– [ ] **Step 3: Automatic Blemish Removal (AI Spot Removal)**
– *Action:* Use the “Heal” brush in Lightroom with “Visualize Spots” (hold Option/Alt). Set brush to 50% opacity. Click, don't drag.
– *Goal:* Remove only the obvious spots. Leave fine texture for Photoshop.

**Phase 2: The Photoshop Polish (Neural Filters & Frequency Separation)**

– [ ] **Step 4: The “Skin Smoothing” Neural Filter (1-Click Base)**
– *Action:* Go to Filter > Neural Filters > “Skin Smoothing”. Set Blur to 6-8 and Smoothness to 5. **Turn on “Output: New Layer with Layer Mask.”**
– *Critical:* Paint black on the mask over eyes, lips, and hair to restore sharpness.

– [ ] **Step 5: AI-Enhanced Frequency Separation (The Texture Saver)**
– *Action:* Use the “Frequency Separation” action (included in the full course). On the High Frequency layer, use the “Surface Blur” filter (Radius: 3-5px).
– *Why:* This removes micro-blotchiness while keeping every pore and hair follicle intact.

– [ ] **Step 6: The “Magic” Skin Tone Evenness**
– *Action:* Create a new layer > “Neural Filters” > “Harmonization”. Sample a clear patch of skin. Set Opacity to 30%.
– *Result:* Erases red blotches and yellow undertones instantly.

**Phase 3: Export & Efficiency**

– [ ] **Step 7: Batch Processing the Rest**
– *Action:* Back in Lightroom, “Sync Settings” the first two steps (Masking & Texture reduction) to all other photos in the set.
– *Time Saved:* You now have a consistent base for an entire session in 2 minutes.

– [ ] **Step 8: The “Print vs. Web” Export Rule**
– *Action:* **For Web:** Export at 2048px long edge, Sharpening: Screen. **For Print:** Export at 300 DPI, Sharpening: High (Amount: 50, Radius: 1.0).
– *Final Check:* Zoom to 100%. If you see halos, reduce Neural Filter strength.

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### Call to Action (CTA)

**The “Micro-Texture” Dilemma**

This checklist gets you 90% of the way there. But to prevent the dreaded “AI plastic face” look, you need to master **Frequency Separation with AI masking.**

**Ready to master the “Flawless but Real” look?**

👉 **[Download the Full Skill: “AI Portrait Retouching: Raw to Flawless Skin in 30 Minutes”]**

*In the full course, you get:*
– The exact Frequency Separation action script.
– How to use AI to fix uneven lighting on the skin.
– The “Texture Dodge & Burn” method for high-end models.

**Why