Using the Hidden Color Grading Presets in Photoshop

Steve Patterson from Photoshop Essentials demonstrates how to add color effects to images using the hidden color grading presets in Photoshop. These presets, known as photographic toning presets, are included in Photoshop and can be used to add great-looking color effects with a single click. This article will guide you on where to find these presets in the latest versions of Photoshop and how to use them effectively.

To follow along with the tutorial, you will need Photoshop 2020 or later.

The photographic toning presets are a set of gradients that can be used with a gradient map in Photoshop. Before applying a gradient map, you need to load the presets from the gradients panel. The presets were moved to a new location in Photoshop 2020, so you'll need to access them through the legacy gradients menu. Once you load the presets, you can add a gradient map adjustment layer to apply the color effects.

To access the photographic toning presets, open the gradients panel in Photoshop and locate the legacy gradients group. Inside this group, you will find the photographic toning presets divided into various color groups. You can select a preset and apply it to your image by adjusting the opacity and blend mode of the gradient map adjustment layer. Experiment with different presets and blend modes to achieve the desired color effect on your image.

Keywords:

Photoshop, Color Grading, Presets, Photographic Toning, Gradient Map, Opacity, Blend Mode, Color Effects.

FAQ:

Where can you find the photographic toning presets in Photoshop? To access the photographic toning presets in Photoshop, open the gradients panel, click on the gradients panel menu icon, and choose "legacy gradients." Scroll down to the new legacy gradients group, where you will find the photographic toning presets.
How can you apply the color effects using the presets? After loading the presets, add a gradient map adjustment layer above your image. Select a preset from the photographic toning group, adjust the opacity and blend mode of the gradient map layer to blend the colors with the original image effectively. Use blend modes like color and soft light for better results.
Can you create custom color effects with the presets? While the presets offer a range of color grading options, you can further customize the effects by adjusting the opacity, blend modes, and experimenting with different presets. Combine multiple presets and settings to achieve unique and personalized color effects in Photoshop.