What you'll learn

Useful application of the Color Theory and color schemes in enhancing color in your artwork
Working with the color picker tool to control and manipulate color in your photos
How to confidently work with Masks and Adjustment Layers
Applications of the most powerful, non-destructive Photoshop techniques that target color grading, starting from RAW conversion
Best practices for performing a classic portrait edit workflow with professional Photoshop techniques
Tips and time-saving techniques to rely on when you are processing your images
Implementation of free online tools to design beautiful, effective color combinations

Course content

7 sections • 41 lectures • 3h 54m total length

Introduction3:25
This video presents a short intro to the course.

The Color Theory1:57
In this video you will learn about the influence color has on photographic artwork and the basis of Color Theory.
The Three Properties of Color5:15
This video presents the three properties of color.
The Color Temperature5:56
In this video we will discuss the concept of color temperature.
The Three Dimensions of Color5:00
In this video we will talk how we can create a contrast in the image with the use of color.
Color Schemes2:11
In this clip we will cover color schemes.
Color Wheel & Color Harmonies7:10
In this video we will be talking about Color Wheel and Color Harmonies.
Tint, Shade & Tone1:25
In this clip I will explain the difference between Tint, Shade and Tone.
The Meaning of Color2:23
In this video we will discuss the emotional and philosophical meaning of colors.

Color and Photographic Composition2:27
In this clip we will talk about the visual aspect of images that influences composition.
Visual Weight10:34
In this video we will discuss the concept of Visual Weight.
Color in Image Creation2:44
In this video we will talk about the basic awareness of color in image creation.
How Light Affects Color8:22
In this clip I will show you examples of images that illustrate how light can affect color.
Direction of Light2:53
This video presents how small differences in camera's angle can affect the image.
Color in Storytelling7:23
In this video we will look at examples of images and talk about how to use a color in visual storytelling.

RAW Evaluation4:19
This video contains the initial RAW evaluation before the RAW conversion process.
White Balance Adjustments6:16
In this clip you will learn how to perform the White Balance Adjustments with the Adobe Camera RAW.
Exposure Correction4:43
This clip covers Exposure corrections with the Adobe Camera RAW.
Removing Fringing3:38
In this video you'll learn how to remove potential fringing issues from an image.
Noise Reduction5:49
In this clip you will learn the nosie reduction technique with the Adobe Camera RAW.

Color Grade Quick Intro2:47
This video is an introduction to the first color grade.
Quick Cleanup with the Spot Healing Brush Tool6:43
In this clip we will perform a quick cleanup & prepare the image for further development.
Setting the Stage for Dodge and Burn7:05
In this video you will learn how to prepare the basic layers stack for Dodge and Burn.
Adding Depth to the Image with the Dodge & Burn Method20:12
This video presents how to work with the Dodge and Burn technique to add depth to the image.
Selective Sharpening9:39
In this clip we will sharpen selected areas within the image.
Luminosity Adjustments5:57
This video contains luminosity adjustments.
Targeted Color Adjustments with the Hue & Saturation Tool10:21
In this clip we will adjust color in the image with the Hue & Saturation adjustment layer.
Targeted Color Adjustments with the Selective Color Tool13:00
This video presents how to work with the Selective Color Tool.
Enhancing the Shadow Range3:57
In this clip we will adjust color in the shadow range of the image.
Final Touches6:56
In this clip we will add final touches to the image and complete the color grade.

Color Grade Quick Intro2:45
This video contains an image evaluation.
Sharpening3:15
This clip covers sharpening the image with the High Pass filter.
Luminosity Adjustments7:16
In this clip we'll perform the initial luminosity adjustments.
Dodge and Burn Preparations3:42
In this clip we will prepare the basic layers stack for the Dodge & Burn technique.
Adding Depth to the Image with the Dodge & Burn Method5:00
This clip covers application of the Dodge & Burn technique to increase luminosity contrast within the photo.
Targeted Luminosity Adjustments6:29
This video covers targeted luminosity adjustments.
Skin Tones Adjustments6:38
In this video we will adjust with the skin tones.
Enhancing Highlights10:42
In this clip we will enhance highlights with a precise, luminosity based mask.
Final Touches8:10
This clip contains final touches to the image and closes the second color grade.

Requirements

Ideally Photoshop CC, trial free version is more than enough
No prior knowledge of Photoshop is necessary, I will explain all the techniques in a simple way
We will work with high quality images provided as supplementary materials to help you move on even faster!

Description

Learn to make conscious artistic decisions to enhance your artwork, based on color theory. Discover the role that color plays in photography and other branches of the visual arts. Dive into the basic properties of color, the principles of color harmony, and learn how to rely on the color wheel to create more dynamic works of art. Examine the cultural meaning of color, its emotional impacts, and how color helps imbue compositions with visual weight.

Sharpen Your Skills

Understand Color Intuitively

Learn useful guidelines, traditional color schemes, and how to create a pallet that will direct viewer’s attention and enhance a sense of atmosphere in your images.

Working With Color

Gain a better understanding of hue, saturation, brightness, tone, shade, and tint. Explore the color wheel - primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, and make an image “pop” with complementary color harmonies.

Gauging Color Temperature

Explore color temperature settings to describe indoor and outdoor light, and how to rely on kelvins to know whether your photograph will end up with a cool, warm, or neutral color scheme.

Creating Dimension

Discover the dimensions of color, including value contrast, hue contrast, and saturation contrast, and how to use each to create depth and interest in your images.

Finding Light

Learn the ways color is affected by light and its direction, and the advanced photo editing techniques you can use to develop the balance and beauty in your work.

Powerful Color Grading

Follow through a complete color grading exercise designed to put color theories into action. Learn to dramatically enhance portraits with complementary and harmonious colors, building warmer, more impactful images.

Who this course is for:

Take this course if you are curious about color grading techniques behind striking portraits
Take this course to learn about the role that color plays in a medium of photography
Take the course to learn how to fix typical color related issues
Take this course to learn the basis of Color Theory
Take this course if you want to learn in detail powerful and flexible Photoshop techniques to improve your photos
Take this course if you are an artist and would like to introduce digital techniques in your creative process
Take this course if you want to develop artistic skills in fields of creative photo processing
Take this course if you love photography!

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Course content

Welcome to the "Master Color in Photoshop CC"1 lecture • 3min

The Power of Color8 lectures • 31min

Color and Its Impact on Photographic Composition6 lectures • 34min

RAW Conversion for Color Grade5 lectures • 25min

Hands-on Color Grading Exercise - Complete 1st Edit10 lectures • 1hr 27min

Hands-on Color Grading Excercise - Complete 2nd Edit9 lectures • 54min

Download Resources Here2 lectures • 1min

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