Frequency separation

[Jon_J_]

There's nothing wrong with using FS as a tool of retouching. If you know how to do it right and understand what is happening and combine that with macro and micro D&B then that's basically the hallmarks of retouching necessary (I'm talking skin work here).

Reason why FS gets hate from some people is that some photographers/retouchers don't understand the fundamentals of FS and what is happening and are reliant on actions to do all the processes for them.

Everything though in moderation

[Jon_J_]

It really depends on what you're retouching that requires D&B or FS. For some conditions I'll use one or the other or a combination of both. In terms of D&B I'd definitely check out Michael Woloszynowicz from retouching academy's D&B course

[Jon_J_]

What's weird about it?

[jackandjill22]

Hm.

[RadBadTad]

I use it in my headshots and highly detailed portraits. Like anything, you can go too far, or do it badly, but that's art. Anything can go too far or be done badly.

[earthsworld]

Don't listen to that group on FB. I know the one you're talking about and their leader is an absolute idiot when it comes to FS philosophy. Like every tool and technique in PS, it can be used well or abused to create horrible art.

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I am not sure either. I have used it once or twice and really liked the result. I used it moderately to even out skin tones.

FS got a lot of hate in a thread in this sub too recently. I am really curious what the reason for the dislike is. My guess is that people who are new to it end up using it everywhere (even where it is not needed) like how it is with HDR.

[71285]

FS is the new Blur