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