PHOTOSHOP:
Using Gradient Mapping

Step One: Go onine and find an interesting (and appropriate) photo.

Step Two: Go to IMAGE: ADJUSTMENTS: DESATURATE. This should leave you with a black and white image.

Step Three: Click on the "New fill or Adjustments" layer button located at the bottom of the Layers Window. (see right). Select GRADIENT MAP.

Step Four: In the Gradient Map window, click on the Arrow in the blue pull down menu, and find the arrow leading to the menu selections. Select "Color Harmonies 2".

Step Five: Experiment with colors, until you find a range you find appealing.

Step Six: To complete the Color Map, go back to the LAYER MENU, and go to the Blend Mode Menu (see diagram right). Pull down to COLOR.

Step Seven: Your Gradient Map is complete! Now, open another photo and try another color choice. Experiment with other color sets from the menu (metals, color harmonies 1, etc. )

Step Eight: Save the both examples in your Mini Lessons folder.

Original photo

Click button shown!

After gradient mapping