Gradient Map tips (don't forget to play)

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1. Pro Jimena Catalina

   As some of you commented you were going to try gradient maps, just some tips:
   - remember to use it with moderation (it can be as bad as too much alcohol)
   - play with the colors and opacity to achieve different effects
   - you can use a mask on the gradient to soften it in specific areas
   - be careful when you use greens on people skin (they get a zombie-look). On the other hand cold colors can be great for landscapes.
   - it can be used to unify color palettes (if you have used more colors than you wanted)
   - you can use it on photographs too (the result can be a little instagram-ish)

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   about 2 years ago

2. Pro Jackson Stephens

   Awesome. Thanks for taking the time.

   about 2 years ago

3. Pro Wesley Marc Bancroft

   So cool... I like the top right. Zombie skin.

   about 2 years ago

4. Natalie Nash

   I quite often use gradient maps to add some pep or depth, great tips!

   about 2 years ago

5. Pro Olivier Vanbiervliet

   Your first example reminded me of the X-Pro II filter in Instagram, that's why I liked it so much :-)

   about 2 years ago

6. Joe Larama

   I hope your tutorial-styled shots catch onto other players...these are fantastic!

   about 2 years ago