Easy Color Grading from a Photo Reference in Photoshop

Have you reached the point in your photographic journey when you consistently get exposure right, your composition skills are first class, you have fantastic ideas for images... but the final results are still missing the "wow" effect? The missing piece is next-level color work, which can make or break your final artwork. In this hands-on course, you’ll learn how to color grade like a pro to elevate your images and add a beautiful, personal finishing touch. Working from a downloadable, high-quality reference image, you’ll follow easy instructions on how to use color to infuse your imagery with mood and feeling in order to support and enrich the story you’re telling with your images.

Sharpen Your Skills

• Conduct In-depth Analysis of a Reference Image

Learn to perform a complete reference image analysis, which is the first step of successful color grading. You’ll break down the reference image by fundamental properties such as luminosity, contrast and color.

• Make Selective Luminosity Adjustments

Work with the powerful Photoshop’s Curves tool to achieve a perfect starting point before you move into color grading.

• Successfully Use The Histogram Tool

Understanding the Histogram Tool is a basic skill necessary for any creative photo editing process. Learn how to take advantage of the information it provides and incorporate it into your color grading workflow.

• Employ Creative Color Grading

Color grading is a unique and creative process, where you as an artist and storyteller have total freedom to express your ideas using color adjustments. Learn how to achieve gorgeous, eye-grabbing results with precise tone and color enhancements.