Photoshop's Game-Changing Adjustment Presets

Color grading is an evolving aspect of digital photography post-processing, playing a crucial role in defining the mood and tone of an image. This fantastic video tutorial shows you a new Photoshop tool that will make the job much easier. 

Coming to you from Unmesh Dinda with PiXimperfect, this educational video introduces a groundbreaking feature in Photoshop that revolutionizes the use of color grading presets. Dinda explains the basics of adjustment presets in Photoshop, demonstrating how these can be used to apply complex color grading with just a few clicks. He showcases how presets can be stacked for enhanced effects and fine-tuned to achieve the desired outcome. This feature is pivotal for photographers looking to streamline their editing workflow while maintaining the flexibility to adjust the intensity and specifics of color grading effects.

The video further delves into the process of creating, exporting, and sharing custom adjustment presets. Dinda walks viewers through the creation of a vibrant color grade using multiple adjustment layers, including curves, color lookup, and selective color adjustments. He emphasizes the importance of this new capability, allowing photographers to craft their unique presets, share them with the community, or even import presets from other creators. This democratization of sophisticated color grading techniques opens up new avenues for creativity and collaboration within the community. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Dinda.

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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What a guy! With Adobe releasing new features for Photoshop on a regular basis it’s easy to be left behind and not pick up on these new offerings. This is where photoshop wizard Unmesh comes in. His regular Youtube offerings are a must for anyone who regularly uses Photoshop.