How to Fake Color-Gel Lighting in Photoshop

Learn how to simulate multiple colored lighting setups in Photoshop using Gradient Maps in this 20-minute tutorial. Master the technique of controlling brightness and color of various light sources in a photo, including creating warm accent lights, cool front lights, and dramatic highlights. Explore advanced concepts such as carving lights, adding shine to hair and foreground elements, and creating backgrounds. Discover tips for removing banding and enhancing overall image punch. Perfect for photographers and digital artists looking to add a professional, studio-lit effect to their images without the need for physical color gels.

Intro to Color-Gel Effect
Resources for the Lesson
The Fundamental Step Before Every Effect
Adding Colors to Lights: Concept
Coloring the Accent Lights: Warm
Creating the Front Light: Cool
Carving the Lights
Creating Dramatic Highlights
Adding Shine to the Front
Adding Overall Punch/Brightness
Adding Shine to the Hair
Creating the Background
How to Remove Banding
Quick Recap
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