Gradient Maps In Adobe Photoshop

Make Your Artwork Pop With Customisable Colours

What you'll learn

Understand how gradient maps work in Adobe Photoshop

Use gradient maps in conjunction with other tools in Adobe Photoshop

Use gradient maps to edit photos in Adobe Photoshop

Draw with gradients using gradient maps in Adobe Photoshop

Requirements

Some knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is advantageous

Description

Ready to elevate your Photoshop skills? In this short, hands-on class, you’ll discover the magic of the gradient mapping tool in Adobe Photoshop.We’ll start with the basics of gradient maps—what they are, how they work, and why they’re such a powerful tool. Then, we’ll dive into combining gradient maps with other tools to unlock their full potential. Finally, I’ll share advanced techniques to take your work to the next level.What’s a gradient map?A gradient map remaps the tones of an image—from dark to light—to the colors of your chosen gradient. Dark tones shift to one end of the gradient, light tones to the other, and everything in between transitions seamlessly.We’ll be working with non-destructive adjustment layers throughout the class, giving you the flexibility to tweak both the gradient map and the underlying layers at any time.By the end of this class, you’ll have the skills to create vibrant, dynamic visuals with ease—whether you’re editing photos, designing graphics, or working on digital art.What the class covers:The basics of using gradients in Adobe PhotoshopManaging gradientsUsing curves with gradient mapsPhoto editing with gradient mapsAdding a clipping maskDrawing using a gradient mapDrawing using the stripe methodA nifty selection tool trickWhat you’ll need:Adobe Photoshop (any version with gradient mapping).A pressure-sensitive drawing tablet (optional for advanced lessons).Let’s dive in and create something stunning together!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: The Basics

Lecture 2 The Basics

Lecture 3 Manage Your Gradients

Section 3: Using Gradient Maps With Other Tools

Lecture 4 Using Curves With Gradient Maps

Lecture 5 Photo Editing With Gradient Maps

Lecture 6 Adding a Clipping Mask

Lecture 7 Selection Tool Trick

Section 4: Drawing with Gradient Maps

Lecture 8 Draw Using a Gradient Map

Lecture 9 Draw Using The Stripe Method

Section 5: Conclusion

Lecture 10 Conclusion

Beginner artists, designers, and photographers