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Photoshop CC Working with Curves

by Megan Young

The curves adjustment in Photoshop is the most detailed way to adjust color values of an image. In this course, you'll gain an understanding of color theory, and how it applies to image manipulation, automation, and color correction in Photoshop. Software required: Photoshop CC.

What you'll learn

Have you ever wondered how to use the curves adjustment in Photoshop? In this course, Photoshop CC Working with Curves, you'll take an in-depth look at how a software program like Photoshop understands color. This foundation will help you gain a better understanding of how to manipulate color values in images using curves. You'll also use curve presets and actions to batch process a set of poorly-lit product images. Finally, you'll put all of your curves knowledge to the test in order to channel mask and composite a basic product image. At the end of this course, curves will no longer seem like a perplexing, abstract color adjusting tool, but rather, you're best friend when it comes to image manipulation and adjustments. Software required: Photoshop CC.

About the author

Megan Young is a freelance designer and front-end developer in beautiful southern Oregon. After graduating from Oregon State University, Megan began her career in design working primarily in print advertising for small agencies, before making her way into the world of front-end design and development. Megan has worked in the design industry for over 10 years and has spent the last 11 years specializing in e-commerce and front-end development. When Megan isn't making courses for Pluralsight, you'... more

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