Unlocking the Magic of Color Grading with Photoshop Plugins
In the realm of digital editing, the power to manipulate and transform colors brings your photography and graphic design projects to life. Imagine taking the enchanting color grading of a scene from Harry Potter and applying it seamlessly to your photo. The right plugin can make this not only possible but incredibly simple.
The Revolutionary Plugin for Color Transformation
The heart of this transformation lies within a brilliant piece of software that allows you to pick and apply the color grading from any photo or scene to another image with just a click. This plugin, compatible with Photoshop, makes color grading accessible and customizable, allowing for creative freedom and precision. Whether it’s the moody greens of a magical forest or the warm, vibrant hues of a sunset, the plugin captures and replicates the colors accurately.
How It Works
The process begins with loading a reference photo—the source of the colors you wish to replicate. With the plugin activated, it analyzes the reference and applies its color grading to your target photo. The result? A transformed image that bears the exact color palette of the reference image. For finer control, features like adjusting the brightness levels, color intensity, and smoothing allow for tweaking the output to perfection.
For those interested in further customization, the plugin offers the ability to export the color grading as a LUT (Look-Up Table), enabling the application of these color settings across various platforms, including video editing in Premiere Pro or other image editing in Photoshop.
Enhancing Your Workflow with Additional Tools
Incorporating tools like Luminar Neo, Placeit, and Envato Elements can elevate your editing workflow, providing an extensive library of assets and presets. Dealjumbo and GraphicRiver are additional resources offering unique graphics, templates, and tools that complement the plugin’s capabilities, making your projects stand out.
Creating and Sharing Magic
Beyond color grading, the plugin facilitates the creation of custom LUTs, which can be exported and shared. This feature not only enhances your own workflow but also allows you to contribute to the community by sharing your color grading styles.
Is This Plugin Right for You?
While the plugin is a powerful tool for professionals looking to invest in their photography or photo editing business, beginners might find it overwhelming. However, for those ready to explore the depths of color grading and invest in their craft, this plugin offers a world of creativity and efficiency.
Conclusion
Color grading is an art form that can dramatically change the mood and feel of your photos. With the right tools, such as the Photoshop plugin reviewed, creators can harness the power of color to transform their work magically. By integrating additional resources like Luminar Neo, Placeit, Dealjumbo, Envato Elements, and GraphicRiver, the possibilities are endless. Embrace the magic of color grading and let your creativity soar.
Downloads
1. Sample Images:
https://stock.adobe.com/in/images/beautiful-woman-evening-portrait-in-the-city/436444313
https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-gray-turtleneck-and-knit-cap-6003329/
https://www.pexels.com/photo/beautiful-sky-at-sunset-5213764/
https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-close-up-shot-of-a-pianist-s-hands-while-playing-piano-7161427/
https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-woman-surfing-18293431/
https://www.pexels.com/photo/young-woman-with-map-looking-away-on-city-street-3776776/
2. LUTs:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eJIucMgmhyI-GBjtjIT0x5rb3HhTbu4P
Timestamps
00:00 Color Grading Like a Movie
00:31 Exporting the LUT
01:36 Grading with Multiple Colors
03:35 The Concept of Smoothing
06:11 Blending and Corrections
09:15 Referencing Unrelated Photos
10:56 Is It Worth It for You?
@7352tommy
New subscriber. I am a total newbie to photo editing. I find your content excellent, really easy to follow. Thank you.😊.
@onedream8878
the link doesnt work
@NiklasMalmqvist
Links not working, and I cant find any program named Color Match when searching for it….. :-/
@sazzidahmed1014
the link is not working!
@ravindarsondle42
Bro Done PHD in Photoshop 😅✅
@citroen-fe3qq
Near 5 million subscribers — must be doing something right .
@musicmash3638
im trying to create a rectangle (box) with type of corners, not curved corners. I hope you understand what Im saying. How can I create it in photoshop, any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
@tuonglamtran1241
I use Lightroom and want to make 100 photos, what should I do? Can it edxport Lightroom preset too?
@cristianperaltafoto
Great video!!! Question, Can you make a preset for Lightroom? From photoshop? How you export that? As DNG?
@user-ni5em4ej5u
Used preset adobe photoshop 2024 version
@tonyortiz617
I ordered but problem with downloading the product from the site. Can't download.
@topolino39
hi, is there a way to use the with Lightroom? thx a lot
@iamrachelwan
I got this plug in, whenever I upload a reference photo, it looks redder than it originally is. Do you know what could be wrong?
@JimmyNg
Does it support for Mac?
@SuhendraVebrianto
waww great 👍👍👍
@Devilblazin
BIG BIG fan of your videos , will try this later when my best friend is awake and can help me with this 🙂
@bapscreation
Your neighbour are keep creating 😂
@user-tr1vy4mh1n
cant apply color by a reference image in the free version? always says i have to upgrade to full verison?!
@tonystark6150
Noice❤
@gaborkiss1425
Midjourney AI has recently got a similar feature (Style Refs), that steals not only the colours, but the overall visual aesthetic of an image.
@no_tread_
Either you like retouch4me or retouch likes you. Thanks for explaining how to use each module.
@yervandpapazyan4473
To purchase and use this plugin or program you do not necessarily need to have latest version of Photoshop right?
@gazala141
to be honest you still are better of doing it yourselff because the raw files are the pictures with the most colors in and you "steal from jpegs" so its actualy fals advertising in my eyes. (got the plug in myself) not to impressed by it to be fair…
@JeffBourke
don't take this the wrong way BUT i am enjoying video tips from a man who looks like he's using the "skin softening" feature on a compact camera… Is it just makeup?
@aenzian
Windows and Northon block this app. Not safe.
@tvnshack
Excellent plug-in, but doesn't work on CYMK projects.
@dashek78
Its pricey but very useful. Im waiting for better promo codes. No its only 20% off
@walfredspitia
You are so good!! Can you use the lut as a Lightroom preset?
@KINGLIFERISM
WTF. This isnt free. It does not do anything. Why did you put up this click bait. You have to pay for it. You should have just said that bro.
@amatet
love the video, but really frustrated you don't check whom you are promoting 🙁
@yknowrobrob7292
I spent £83 on this a month ago, it added initially as an app, and I later found it can be added as a plug in. Then I upgraded my Mac a month later. Ive now been told that's my last key. £83 for a month. The key since day one keeps logging me out, which ive never had this issue with any other apps or plug ins. Just beware as although this is an incredible app, its lifespan is very low. When I chatted with live chat I dint get a response that I hoped for too.