Make Your Photos Pop Using Color Grading in Photoshop

Learn how to enhance your photos using color grading techniques in Photoshop in this 21-minute tutorial. Explore the concept of color grading, its importance, and how it differs from simple filters. Discover an easy and quick color grading method to add and improve colors in your images. Follow along as the instructor demystifies gradient maps, explains dithering, and demonstrates how to customize and apply gradient maps effectively. Master various blending modes, create contrast within gradient maps, and learn to add multiple colors for more complex effects. Pick up tips on making final adjustments to preserve detail and use color range for precise masking. Download the provided source files to practice these powerful techniques and elevate your photo editing skills.

- Intro - The Confusion of Color Grading
- How You Should Learn Today
- Understanding Gradients
- What Color Do We Want?
- What is a Gradient Map?
- What is Dither?
- Using and Customizing a Gradient Map
- Which Blending Mode to Use?
- How to Create Contrast Within a Gradient Map
- Adding a Third Color?
- Final Tweaks if you are Losing Detail
- Using Color Range to Mask the Gradient
- Recap