The Power of The Curves Adjustment Layer - Part 1: Tonal Range & Contrast

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In this video, we are going to take an introductory look at the Curves Adjustment Layer, one of Photoshop’s most powerful and flexible tools. In particular, we're going to look at how to use this tool to make very precise adjustments to the tonal range and contrast.
Part 2: The Power of The Curves Adjustment Layer: Manipulating Colors can be found here: • The Power of The Curve...
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

[@LakerTriangle]

Excellent video with some tips I long forgot...Thanks!

[@domytik]

Awesome! Clear, to the point, great learning.

[@charlespicksony7070]

Thank you nice one

[@charliejohnsonjr60]

Thanks for the clarification

[@claudeloozen3438]

Thank you so much. This is exactly what I was looking for

[@retouchingacademy]

Thank you Claude!

[@TheCallie52809]

Excellent video. Much to learn. Thank you.

[@retouchingacademy]

Wonderful, thank you for your feedback!

[@CompositeNation]

Amazing!! Thank you for sharing this!

[@igorshipulin219]

Thank you!!!

[@decoff]

so many ways to grade, from using curves and adjustment layers in specific modes to Photo filters with Lum masks, to LUTs. I would love to know the reasons behind doing it your way and seeing the tut.

[@buccianti]

Good intro. Looking forward to the color tutorial and hopefully color grading :)

[@davidnightingale7972]

+Felipe, is there any particular aspect of color grading you're interested in? I can't promise to include it, but may be able to work it in as the 2nd video isn't finished yet.

[@davidnightingale7972]

Thanks for getting back to me Felipe. I'll be covering how to use Curves to change the colour balance and tone of an image, so from there you should be able to create a range of cinematic styles. As you'll see, once you get the hang of it it really isn't all that difficult. I'll also be including some tips on how to work with problematic images (ones that are highly saturated from the outset) so I'm sure you'll enjoy part 2.

[@rachelalves1935]

Could you do this is raw and not get any data loss?

[@blucoyo2]

I found he background music distracting..

[@retouchingacademy]

Thank you for your feedback Richard!
Unfortunately, UA-cam does not allow file replacement, we would gladly re-upload updated videos.