I wouldn't be surprised if he spent his days trying to break Photoshop and then figuring out how to fix it. Is there something he doesn't know about the program? Like damn dude, mad respect.
Ok so I've been using Photoshop for the past 4 years, I never discovered this channel until the last few months. I desperately tried to search up tutorials to learn Photoshop. It's safe to say that I have learnt more in the past 3 months from this channel than I have done in my entire 3 and a half year of using Photoshop.
I wonder if there is a way to set smoothness to zero by default under some preference tab. This would make it easier in the sense this would be used more often and you don't have to worry about changing it.
I have started to watch less Photoshop tutorials over the years, mainly because I started to watch more of Unmesh's videos. One source for all of your Photoshop needs. Thanks man.
It's not faulty, it's just that it is very exact. The reason the gradient changed is because you started a few pixels away from the very edge of your artboard and the absolute black is dragged a little bit inwards. You have to be very precise so it won't change. The reason the image (the girl with the beanie) changed is simplier, the original photo's black is not absolute black, it's dark gray, same for white, gray, almost white. You have to check the darkest and brightest points on your images to have the best results. Photos rarely contain absolute black or absolute white.
here is the result of his early study of photoshop. I watched one of your interviews, so you are very good at photoshop. I thought at first that you are one of the makers of this unique software. Thanks for your tutorials, because I am one of those you helped.
I use a black-and-white gradient all the time to add contrast instead of a traditional curve layer. Then, I adjust the opacity slider to set the amount. If it's a color image I change the blending mode from normal to luminosity to bring back the color.
Ayy this is super helpful; I've been playing with painting in greyscale and then converting to color with adjustment layers and gradient maps always frustrated me because of the added contrast; now I know why!
I wish there was a FULL Photoshop guide of yours from "Start to Finish(all tutorials)" at one place. You are no doubt the best TEACHER in this Industry for EDITING but whenever I watch your video, I feel that my mind is congested. I know I am asking too much but PLEASE try to make tutorials from BEGINNING to END like a Master class at ONE PLACE. There are many like me who have been eagerly waiting to learn in an organized way. We need people like you and instead of we being half-knowledged, we could put everything behind and gather at one place and learn your lessons in a disciplined fashion. You already are a ONE of a KIND, the Bruce Lee of Photoshop, a true GEM and I am sure you will become the rarest for most of us in no time :) Eshwaras Naga Studiothreecs
Wow, I just discovered that the gradient mapping wasn't exact last week and couldn't find anyone explaining why or how to fix it. Then this popped up in my feed and solved the problem! Thanks!
Explaining is so much clearing and I am weak in English but I can understand what do you wanna say. Thank a lot. One of my teacher in other world is that you :)
I actually had realized this, when I was applying the random gradient map as you showed on a previous video when I tried since I reactivated my adobe, it didn't give a great result and I played with the smoothness button and this is when I realize that it used to not be defaulted like this before. But it's great that you explained it, cause sometimes when photoshop made the update , it's confusing to adjust and know what to do when things don't work the same.
In addition to putting the Smoothing control at 0 (Gradient Editor), try changing the "Method" drop down from "Pereptual" to "Classic" (Gradcient Properties). I find that gives a better B&W starting point. Alternately, try "Linear" in the Method drop down (Properties) and different Smoothing settings (Editor).
So if we take the image that you showed just 20 seconds in, and choose gradient map with zero smoothness then it shouldn't change. This video is perfect apart from the fact that you didn't return to this image to show this. Awesome channel Unmesh. Your pace, detail level and demeanour are (pixel) perfect.
Hi Unmesh,I am following your channel since couple of months finding very informative and helpful.This is my first comment, I have subscribed almost 8 -12 other channels to improve my graphics designing skills.i was really surprised that one Pakistani youtuber(Gfxmentor) was saying about your channel lot of good things and review and all.after that I subscribed your channel.i think the name of your channel piximperfect missed out because I Alwayas search the keyword graphic designing that's why UA-cam doesn't recommend your channel.i really like your work and visualization and teaching skills.keep up the good work.👌👌👌👍👍👍
I have always wondered about the contrast and I got the answer here. Thanks a lot. However I should point out that from your explanation I can conclude that the behavior of the tool is extremely customizable, not faulty. I think the title of the video is a bit misleading in that sense.
this is actually so damn useful. i knew about the smoothness slider and i still didn't think it was going to be the culprit. this was seriously like an episode of LOST
This was great. I'm a very experienced PS user (got in at CS2) and even teach it sometimes, and this was totally under my radar. Very, very useful! Thanks!
Understanding the gradient editor gives you amazing control of the colour and tonality of your image., I like how you explained smooting I always thought of this setting just allowed for smoother transtions with your gradient. Not that it added contrast, Though I did make my own gradient by mapping 25% grey to the corresponding point on the line than 50% and 75% grey.. Than I saved the custom gradient that is not so contrasty and much more pleasing with some images, But, unlike using smoothing to control this wth the default gradient. My gradient puts a governor on how much contrast you can add with my custom gradient. This has its drawbacks but if I wish to increase contrast I can always add an S curves layer on top of it or use the soft light blend mode and play with the opacity to get it just right, Perhaps you could do a deep dive into gradients and the gradient tool, You often have a unique take on tools and techniques that I find intersting and very useful., Thank you,.
Some people see the world as black and white... I like to think I see the levels of grey in between... but Master Unmesh has revealed greyscale WITHIN the greyscale! :)
There is a significant change because there is a lot less pure black in the original image. The gradient you used is gradiating from black to white in equal sized increments, where in real life light, this very rarely occurs. Generally speaking, there it's always a little more or less light/shadow on a specific area than a perfect tonal gradation across the board. Also, depending on the black to white conversion used originally, things will have a different outcome. A LAB channel conversion to B&W is noticeably different to a gradient map conversion.
I wouldn't be surprised if he spent his days trying to break Photoshop and then figuring out how to fix it. Is there something he doesn't know about the program? Like damn dude, mad respect.
I agree man!
I have a feeling the Adobe's team contacts him looking for guidance.
Ok so I've been using Photoshop for the past 4 years, I never discovered this channel until the last few months. I desperately tried to search up tutorials to learn Photoshop. It's safe to say that I have learnt more in the past 3 months from this channel than I have done in my entire 3 and a half year of using Photoshop.
unmesh's hair and beard are absolutely perfect
also love his style and his look...a very pleasant person and the greatest teacher I have never met!!
@@francequirion9547 Well you haven't met!
Thats why they call em piximperfect
Always*
This Guys way of explaining is LIT!!😍😘
Well damn, 15+ years of professional Photoshop experience and I just learned there's a smoothness slider.
I wonder if there is a way to set smoothness to zero by default under some preference tab. This would make it easier in the sense this would be used more often and you don't have to worry about changing it.
@@rondeldebbio9219 He creado una acción para un degradado al 50% de suavidad y funciona solo para ése y nada más.
you are not watching enough tutorials 🤣
@Therizinosaurus
I almost never watch tutorials lol.
Oh wow. This explains so much of what I’ve been seeing when using GMaps to match colour grading. Thanks!
Hands down you are the best teacher for photoshop I’ve ever seen outstanding with what you do.
He's the best teacher on UA-cam, period.
You are such a great teacher, thank you for all of the great content. Take care!
Don't really need to watch... but you are such a good teacher it's worth a listen.
You are watching
What I love about you is the fact you provide the science and mechanics behind each technique.
I think i have saved every one of your videos to my photoshop tutes folder on UA-cam. You never cease to amaze me.
Unmesh, you are a legend. Thank you for making the complex mathematical algorithms behind photoshop, understandable.
I have started to watch less Photoshop tutorials over the years, mainly because I started to watch more of Unmesh's videos. One source for all of your Photoshop needs. Thanks man.
It's not faulty, it's just that it is very exact. The reason the gradient changed is because you started a few pixels away from the very edge of your artboard and the absolute black is dragged a little bit inwards. You have to be very precise so it won't change. The reason the image (the girl with the beanie) changed is simplier, the original photo's black is not absolute black, it's dark gray, same for white, gray, almost white. You have to check the darkest and brightest points on your images to have the best results. Photos rarely contain absolute black or absolute white.
yup i thought the same thing. we can check it using the histogram to see if there are pure black and white.
FIXED!!! I was wondering why my custom gradient maps were not accurate in my b&w to color conversions . Thank you so very much!
Dude, you’re a genius!
This thumbnail is enough for me to watch your video....because here is you.....not any model.....❤️❤️
From look to Talent.... Unmesh sir have it all ❤️😍 this video is so helpful to me. Thanku ❤️
Haven't missed any of the video since the day I subscribed. 😊 ♥️
here is the result of his early study of photoshop. I watched one of your interviews, so you are very good at photoshop. I thought at first that you are one of the makers of this unique software. Thanks for your tutorials, because I am one of those you helped.
Please Make A Complete Tutorial On How To Draw Your Vector Image Or Cartoon Yourself In Photoshop.
Just use illustrator
I use a black-and-white gradient all the time to add contrast instead of a traditional curve layer. Then, I adjust the opacity slider to set the amount. If it's a color image I change the blending mode from normal to luminosity to bring back the color.
PiXimperfect is the best channel to learn Photoshop.💓💓💓💓😄
Man.. i always wondered why my colors came out odd sometimes when i used the gradient map. Never knew that the culprit was in the same window!
Unmesh is no longer analyzing the program, he's moving more and more toward a scientific level of analyzation
Memo: We went over to analysis instead of analyzation commencing with the 20th century. ;-)
he's evolving
Helpful, thanks! I don't use Gradient Map often so I never noticed what the Smoothness setting did.
Ayy this is super helpful; I've been playing with painting in greyscale and then converting to color with adjustment layers and gradient maps always frustrated me because of the added contrast; now I know why!
I wish there was a FULL Photoshop guide of yours from "Start to Finish(all tutorials)" at one place. You are no doubt the best TEACHER in this Industry for EDITING but whenever I watch your video, I feel that my mind is congested. I know I am asking too much but PLEASE try to make tutorials from BEGINNING to END like a Master class at ONE PLACE. There are many like me who have been eagerly waiting to learn in an organized way. We need people like you and instead of we being half-knowledged, we could put everything behind and gather at one place and learn your lessons in a disciplined fashion. You already are a ONE of a KIND, the Bruce Lee of Photoshop, a true GEM and I am sure you will become the rarest for most of us in no time :)
Eshwaras Naga
Studiothreecs
Wow -- Tremendous Unmesh! Thank you so much!
Wow, I just discovered that the gradient mapping wasn't exact last week and couldn't find anyone explaining why or how to fix it. Then this popped up in my feed and solved the problem! Thanks!
Another great vid, Unmesh! Thank you so much! Stay safe and healthy!
Step1: I hit the Like button
Step2: I start watching the video❤
This is how I love your videos.
Biggest Fan of you, Dear Unmesh!
10/10 Saved my greyscale art!
Explaining is so much clearing and I am weak in English but I can understand what do you wanna say.
Thank a lot. One of my teacher in other world is that you :)
That is something new I have learned today...sending a shout -out all the way from Kenya
Boss please if you create a mug mockup tutorial one will also get to learn something new.
Bugged my mind at first until you explain.
This one is very interesting.
You can use ctrl+shift+u (or Image>Adjustments>Desaturate) to remove color from the image.
I actually had realized this, when I was applying the random gradient map as you showed on a previous video when I tried since I reactivated my adobe, it didn't give a great result and I played with the smoothness button and this is when I realize that it used to not be defaulted like this before. But it's great that you explained it, cause sometimes when photoshop made the update , it's confusing to adjust and know what to do when things don't work the same.
In addition to putting the Smoothing control at 0 (Gradient Editor), try changing the "Method" drop down from "Pereptual" to "Classic" (Gradcient Properties). I find that gives a better B&W starting point. Alternately, try "Linear" in the Method drop down (Properties) and different Smoothing settings (Editor).
I love to listen your English. Your speaking tone is very nice. The every single thing explained by u is OP.
Love from India ❤
very thank you for make this video, I just got to know what is gradient map and bump up some idea for using it in my work.
So if we take the image that you showed just 20 seconds in, and choose gradient map with zero smoothness then it shouldn't change. This video is perfect apart from the fact that you didn't return to this image to show this.
Awesome channel Unmesh. Your pace, detail level and demeanour are (pixel) perfect.
even a single property you still noticed, what a great teacher, thanks mate
Hi Unmesh,I am following your channel since couple of months finding very informative and helpful.This is my first comment, I have subscribed almost 8 -12 other channels to improve my graphics designing skills.i was really surprised that one Pakistani youtuber(Gfxmentor) was saying about your channel lot of good things and review and all.after that I subscribed your channel.i think the name of your channel piximperfect missed out because I
Alwayas search the keyword graphic designing that's why UA-cam doesn't recommend your channel.i really like your work and visualization and teaching skills.keep up the good work.👌👌👌👍👍👍
I have wondered how the "smoothness" effected the gradient - Thanks !
Never mind the most excellent technical inspiration of your videos…your hair is becoming AMAZING!
Happy independence day unmesh
👏👏👏👏👏. I like your way when you explain anything ( slowly ).Thanks a lot
I learn something new from every video. Thank you!
I have always wondered about the contrast and I got the answer here. Thanks a lot. However I should point out that from your explanation I can conclude that the behavior of the tool is extremely customizable, not faulty. I think the title of the video is a bit misleading in that sense.
That was fascinating. Thank you so much! Love the outro music.
Simple but oh so useful! Thankyou - this has often foxed me.
The Best ... Always brings something new !
Amazing! Have a good day Unmesh. Thank you
this is actually so damn useful. i knew about the smoothness slider and i still didn't think it was going to be the culprit. this was seriously like an episode of LOST
Never thought about it, thank you and indeed very useful!
Really likes how soothing he explains everything.
"Is it Interesting! let's add Curves. " :)
God bless and more power.
Fantastic explanation, I haven't changed the smoothness in the past, but will be trying it from now
This is definitely interesting. Thanks a lot!
Another awesome tutorial Unmesh.
Man, gradient maps are my favs when I am having fun with Photoshop and I haven't thought about smoothness before. Now I feel enlightened XD
The new outro is so great
🥰this channel is just the best on earth
খুব ভালো টিউটোরিয়াল উন্মেষ।
Fascinating information Unmesh!
Legendary, man.. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
You are back again
With insane trick
Oh my godd
This was great. I'm a very experienced PS user (got in at CS2) and even teach it sometimes, and this was totally under my radar. Very, very useful! Thanks!
Thank you bro for your videos it`s very helpful for us🤗
very useful knowledge..Thanks a lot Umesh
Adobe should hire you and make you head of all important changes. Keep up good work man
All of your tutorials is so inspiring thankyou sir
Simple and sensational explanation 👌🏻
My goodness... Unmesh looking good today!
Well done, I noticed this when using the MBP colourmaps plugin but I assumed I was wrong..now I know how to adjust it , thanks.
Understanding the gradient editor gives you amazing control of the colour and tonality of your image., I like how you explained smooting I always thought of this setting just allowed for smoother transtions with your gradient. Not that it added contrast, Though I did make my own gradient by mapping 25% grey to the corresponding point on the line than 50% and 75% grey.. Than I saved the custom gradient that is not so contrasty and much more pleasing with some images, But, unlike using smoothing to control this wth the default gradient. My gradient puts a governor on how much contrast you can add with my custom gradient. This has its drawbacks but if I wish to increase contrast I can always add an S curves layer on top of it or use the soft light blend mode and play with the opacity to get it just right, Perhaps you could do a deep dive into gradients and the gradient tool, You often have a unique take on tools and techniques that I find intersting and very useful., Thank you,.
that was just amazing. even if I had noticed this issue I probably wouldn't have ever found the solution to it
Damn! dude you're looking sharp
Always something to learn from the Mighty Unmesh!!
U are great sir
U give very nice tutorials.. Most of my photoshop skills are learned from you
Very educative indeed!
You are the best Mr.
Some people see the world as black and white... I like to think I see the levels of grey in between... but Master Unmesh has revealed greyscale WITHIN the greyscale! :)
I would do anything to have a tutor like this. Excellent
Inspiration you're tutorials😍
Dear Unmesh, this really great study of gradient mask. Very nice and very useful tips thanks for sharing your knowledge all the way down ....cheers:)
useful technic for shadows and highlight , thanks dude
Please make a video on color matching with the background
Thanks for sharing knowledge.
No Filler. Great useful content as usual. Thanks for sharing.
You are changing my life in photoshop and my photoshop guru. We will open new studio at August 21in tamilnadu, please wish me sir
Bhai jabardast👌👌👌
Thanks a lot, I was never aware of this property.......
There is a significant change because there is a lot less pure black in the original image. The gradient you used is gradiating from black to white in equal sized increments, where in real life light, this very rarely occurs. Generally speaking, there it's always a little more or less light/shadow on a specific area than a perfect tonal gradation across the board. Also, depending on the black to white conversion used originally, things will have a different outcome. A LAB channel conversion to B&W is noticeably different to a gradient map conversion.
Great example and explanation,,,, thanx broo....
Always an investment watching The Guru at work. Respect.
Just upped my skill with gradient maps for black and white conversion.
Estoy seguro que Unmesh creará su propio software muy pronto. Está muy cerca de lograrlo. Gracias Unmesh 😉👍
Nice tips, it's really helpful for us...
They need to name smoothness option to hardness😃