Dodge & Burn Portrait Retouching Guide Prompt

REFERENCE IMAGE - STRICT IDENTITY LOCK: Use the uploaded reference photograph as the ONLY facial identity reference. The woman shown in the final character/retouching sheet must be the exact same person as the uploaded reference image. Preserve: - exact face shape - forehead proportions - eyebrows - eyes and eye spacing - nose shape and bridge - lips and mouth proportions - cheekbones - jawline - chin - ears - natural skin tone - hair color - hair texture - hairstyle - apparent age - facial proportions - natural asymmetry Do not beautify by changing her identity. Do not replace her face. Do not create a different model. Do not alter distinctive facial characteristics. Use the reference image consistently across: 1. Main BEFORE portrait 2. Main AFTER portrait 3. Dodge & Burn grayscale face map 4. Dodge example 5. Burn example 6. Final refined portrait 7. Bottom BEFORE/AFTER comparison Create a premium professional AI CHARACTER / RETOUCHING GUIDE SHEET based on the uploaded reference image. IMPORTANT REFERENCE INSTRUCTION: [USE THE UPLOADED REFERENCE IMAGE AS THE PRIMARY IDENTITY REFERENCE] Preserve the reference person's exact facial identity, facial structure, eyes, eyebrows, nose, lips, jawline, cheekbones, skin tone, hair color, hairstyle, age appearance and natural proportions. Do not redesign or replace the person's face. All portrait examples throughout the sheet must depict the SAME PERSON from the uploaded reference image with strong identity consistency. Create a highly detailed vertical editorial infographic titled: "DODGE & BURN PORTRAIT RETOUCHING GUIDE" Subtitle: "Sculpt light and shadow to enhance your subject's natural beauty." OVERALL DESIGN: Premium professional Photoshop retouching educational cheat sheet, dark charcoal/black background, elegant warm beige/cream typography, thin subtle borders, organized modular grid layout, sophisticated photography-retouching academy aesthetic, realistic portrait photography, clean editorial infographic design, high-end beauty retouching presentation. MAIN CENTER PANEL: Large BEFORE / AFTER portrait of the SAME WOMAN FROM THE UPLOADED REFERENCE IMAGE. BEFORE: Natural unretouched portrait, realistic skin texture, subtle imperfections, natural pores, soft uneven lighting. AFTER: Professional dodge & burn retouching result, sculpted facial planes, controlled highlights and shadows, refined but realistic skin, preserved pores and texture, natural luxury beauty editorial finish. Place a thin vertical divider between BEFORE and AFTER. Add small "BEFORE" and "AFTER" labels. LEFT TOP PANEL: Heading: "WHAT IS DODGE & BURN?" Explain visually: "Dodge (Lighten) areas to bring highlights forward. Burn (Darken) areas to push them back." Show a small circular visual legend: DODGE Lighter / BURN Darker LEFT SECOND PANEL: Heading: "TOOLS YOU CAN USE" Show numbered Photoshop-style tools: 1. Curves Adjustment Layer (Recommended) 2. Dodge & Burn Layer (50% Gray Layer) 3. Brush Tool (Soft Round) LEFT THIRD PANEL: Heading: "WHY USE 50% GRAY?" Explain: "Painting with white or black on a 50% gray layer allows you to dodge and burn non-destructively, lighter with white, darker with black." Show: "50% GRAY" "RGB: 128 / 128 / 128" RIGHT TOP PANEL: Heading: "WHEN TO USE IT?" Bullet points: • Enhance natural features • Add dimension and depth • Control focus and mood • Create a polished look without over-editing RIGHT SECOND PANEL: Heading: "DODGE & BURN AREAS MAP" Show a realistic grayscale face map based on the SAME REFERENCE WOMAN. Clearly visualize: DODGE (LIGHTEN): • Forehead • Under eyes • Bridge of nose • Upper lip • Chin • Cheekbones BURN (DARKEN): • Hairline • Sides of nose • Under cheekbones • Jawline • Sides of face • Under lower lip • Neck and jawline Use soft realistic grayscale painted areas over the face, resembling professional beauty-retouching dodge & burn maps. BOTTOM LARGE SECTION: Heading: "STEP-BY-STEP WORKFLOW" Create 6 clearly separated instructional panels: 1. PREPARE YOUR IMAGE: "Do your basic edits: exposure, contrast, white balance, etc." Show a small Photoshop-style curves adjustment interface. 2. CREATE A 50% GRAY LAYER: "Add a new layer. Fill it with 50% gray." Show a Photoshop layer panel demonstrating: Mode: Soft Light, Opacity: 100%. 3. CHOOSE YOUR BRUSH: "Select a soft round brush." Show brush settings with a large soft circular brush preview. 4. DODGE (LIGHTEN): "Paint with white on areas you want to bring forward." Show a grayscale portrait with subtle bright highlighted facial planes. 5. BURN (DARKEN): "Paint with black on areas you want to push back." Show a grayscale portrait with subtle darker sculpting areas. 6. CHECK & REFINE: "Step back, zoom out and check your work." Show the final SAME REFERENCE WOMAN portrait with subtle professional retouching. BOTTOM LEFT PANEL: Heading: "PRO TIPS" Include: • Work on a duplicate of your image. • Zoom out frequently to see the big picture. • Use a soft brush for smoother control. • Keep your brush soft and opacity low. • Build gradually, don't overdo it. • Good dodge & burn is invisible. Include a small professional tip callout: "Think like a sculptor: You're not changing the face - you're enhancing the light." BOTTOM CENTER PANEL: Heading: "EXAMPLE: BEFORE & AFTER" Show two side-by-side portraits of the SAME WOMAN FROM THE UPLOADED REFERENCE IMAGE: BEFORE - natural realistic skin and lighting AFTER - subtle premium dodge & burn retouching Keep the transformation realistic and elegant, NOT plastic or overly smoothed. BOTTOM RIGHT PANEL: Heading: "COMMON MISTAKES" Include: • Using too much opacity • Over-dodging highlights • Over-burning shadows • Not zooming out while working • Forgetting to check different lighting and backgrounds Add a small warning/tip icon and professional educational styling. VERY BOTTOM FOOTER: Create a small elegant practice reminder: "PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT" with a short encouraging sentence about practicing dodge & burn regularly. VISUAL STYLE: Photorealistic professional beauty photography, premium Photoshop education infographic, luxury editorial art direction, realistic skin pores, natural facial texture, subtle cinematic lighting, precise grayscale dodge & burn visualization, sophisticated typography, clean alignment, dark premium interface, cream/white text, subtle warm accents, extremely sharp. LAYOUT: Vertical 4:5 infographic. Dense but highly organized, every section clearly separated by thin borders, professional magazine-quality graphic design, readable typography, no random decorative elements. REFERENCE CONSISTENCY: Every female portrait, BEFORE/AFTER example and grayscale facial map must represent the SAME PERSON from the uploaded reference image. Maintain exact identity consistency across all panels. IDENTITY CONSISTENCY IS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY.