My Complete Capture One Workflow (Tethering, Color Grading, Retouching)

In this video, I walk you through my complete Capture One workflow — from tethering during the shoot all the way through color grading, AI masking, retouching, and final export.

Capture One has been the backbone of my RAW processing workflow since 2020, primarily because of its reliable tethering and the accuracy of its camera color profiles. In this tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how I use it in real-world scenarios to create the look and feel of my images.

 

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We’ll cover:

Tethering in Capture One for studio photography

How I organize shoots using sessions

My color grading workflow using styles and layers

AI masking and local adjustments

Built-in retouching tools for skin cleanup

Black and white and gel lighting examples

Exporting images for clients and social media

If you’ve ever wondered how I process my images or how to build a professional workflow in Capture One, this video will walk you through the entire process step by step.

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Chapters

00:00 – Introduction

01:03 – Sessions vs. Catalogs

02:10 – Tethering

02:34 – Special Discount for Viewers

02:52 – Migration Mode and Customizing the Workspace

03:27 – Demo Image 1 – Color Profile

03:56 – Demo Image 1 – Color Grading

05:41 – Demo Image 1 – AI Masking

09:09 – Demo Image 1 – Retouching Tab

10:34 – Demo Image 2 – Color Grading

11:42 – Demo Image 2 – Layer Masks

13:20 – Demo Image 2 – Healing Mask

13:44 – Demo Image 2 – Retouching

14:55 – Demo Image 3 – Base Characteristics

16:08 – Demo Image 3 – AI Masking

18:29 – Demo Image 3 – Retouching

18:51 – Exporting for Social Media & Folder Hierarchy

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