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Hidden controls in LUTs to color grade photos in Photoshop

How to expand control in Photoshop LUTs Right now, I’m going to show you how to have unprecedented control over color LUTs inside Photoshop. The Split LUT effect, by Colin Smith (How to use LUTS…

Creating Seamless Patterns in Photoshop

Let’s talk about the power of using patterns in Photoshop! Follow along with Adobe Evangelist Paul Trani as he shows how to create seamless patterns in Photoshop. Watch this video for helpful tips and tricks…

Aesthetic Glitter Effect in Photoshop

Help your photos shimmer, sparkle, glimmer, and glow with this stunning glitter effect in Photoshop! Learn how to use glitter textures with Layer Masks and some easy adjustments to make anything in a photo shine.Best…

The Difference Between Lightroom Presets and Creative Profiles

This is another one of those questions I get on a regular basis, so today I thought I’d tackle this one, and luckily the answer, while not obvious, is actually very easy. Here goes: Presets…

One click instantly fixes color in Photoshop

Colin Smith shows another tool that fixes the color of a photo instantly in a single click. This quick photoshop tutorial shows how to make the color natural in photoshop and Lightroom. • Don’t have…

A Look at the Latest Updates to Shooting Tethered: Part 2

This week I wrap up my look at what’s new in shooting tethered in Lightroom Classic, as well as some alternatives to consider depending on your needs and camera bodies. Be sure to check out…

Crate Stunning Gradient Effects in Photoshop

In this photoshop tutorial, you will learn how to create stunning colorful gradients in Photoshop. Great for lettering designs and art posters. • Don’t have Photoshop yet? Download a free trial so you can follow…