Master the Art of Colouring Black and White Photographs
Add emotional value to your images with toning techniques in Photoshop CC & speed up your workflow with Actions
What you will learn
Principles behind effective black and white toning processes
How to evaluate black and white images in terms of tonal palette
Creating and adding a monotone colorisation effect to your images
The simplest way to apply a duotone / split tone colorisation effect to your images
Automatic toning using Photoshop Actions
The steps necessary to create a ready-to-print tinted photograph with a colour passe-partout
Working in a non-destructive way with the use of most powerful Photoshop techniques and tools
Why take this course?
🖌️ Master the Art of Colouring Black and White Photographs: Course Description
Welcome to a journey where past technique meets modern technology. In this comprehensive course, "Master the Art of Colouring Black and White Photographs," you'll rediscover the emotional depth of monochrome images through the power of Adobe Photoshop CC. With the click of a button, transform your neutral grayscale photos into striking, evocative pieces that captivure your audience.
📸 Course Overview: Back in the golden days of photography, toning was an art form mastered in darkrooms with toxic chemicals. Today's digital age has revolutionized this process, offering a safer and more efficient way to infuse emotion into your images through digital colouring. This course will guide you step-by-step to achieve those nostalgic, dreamy, or ambient vibes—whatever mood your creative vision demands.
🎨 What You'll Learn:
- Transform Neutral Images: Start with a monochrome canvas and unlock the potential for endless artistic expressions.
- Apply Toning Effects: Utilize our collection of 10 handcrafted Photoshop Actions to colorize images across your portfolio with consistency and ease.
- Enhance Your Workflow: Save time and maintain quality by applying complex colourisation effects to multiple images efficiently.
Sharpen Your Skills: The course is packed with techniques that will elevate your photo editing skills:
- Powerful Toning With The Curves Tool: Master the art of introducing subtle color casts using the Curves tool in conjunction with Layers and Masks to create your most ambitious compositions.
- Hue & Saturation Method: Engage with this straightforward and quick technique for monotone colorisation, a vital skill for any photographer or digital artist.
- Color Balance Method: Achieve sophisticated toning results with the Color Balance tool that will set your imagery apart from the rest.
- Duo Tone Photoshop Method: Explore the versatility of Photoshop's presets to create striking one-color, two-color, three-color, or four-color toning effects.
- Color Fill Adjustment Layer Method: Effortlessly transform your black and white photos into captivating monotone artwork with this easy technique.
- Gradient Map Toning Method: Utilize the Gradient Map Adjustment Layer to quickly create interesting duotone variations, saving you precious time while expanding your artistic horizons.
By completing this course, you'll not only enhance your technical skills but also enrich your creative toolkit with a variety of toning methods that will allow you to produce unique and compelling images. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an enthusiastic hobbyist, this course is designed to push the boundaries of your creativity and help you master the art of colouring black and white photographs.
Join us on this creative adventure, and let's turn your monochrome images into true works of art! 🌟
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