Camera Raw 18.5: New Blemish Removal + What Adobe Got Wrong

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Camera Raw 18.5 is here, and while there are a few minor updates like turning off generative AI and new Vectorscope options, the real highlight is the brand new Blemish tool. In this video, I walk through how it works on real skin, why the default settings might be making decisions for you, and how combining texture removal with a quick tone fix using Point Colour gives you a genuinely professional finish without ever leaving the dialog.

00:00 Intro
01:34 Why Camera Raw Updates First
02:13 Camera Raw Filter vs Raw Files
02:45 Turn Off Generative AI Features
03:39 Vectorscope Updates & LAB Readings
04:14 New Blemish Removal Tool
05:04 Slider 1: Amount (Temporary Marks)
06:05 Slider 2: Fade (Permanent Marks)
07:22 What Adobe Got Wrong With the Names
08:10 Using Refine (Restore vs Remove)
08:48 Working with Multiple People in a Shot
09:11 Texture vs Tone
10:24 Fixing Tone with Brush & Point Color
12:33 The Complete Workflow Summary
12:54 Other Updates & Bug Fixes
13:15 Final Key Takeaways
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