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TK9 Photoshop Plugin - Adriatic Seascape Full Edit Tutorial

The Joy of Editing with Dave Kelly via YouTube

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Learn comprehensive photo editing techniques in this 22-minute tutorial that demonstrates a complete workflow for processing Carlo Freddi's Adriatic Seascape using the TK9 Plugin for Photoshop. Follow along with the step-by-step creative journey as the instructor transforms the raw image into a polished final result, covering essential techniques including sky and foreground balance adjustments, contrast enhancements, selective darkening and dodging of specific areas, highlight and shadow management, water tone refinement, selective color adjustments, and vignetting. Master advanced Photoshop editing methods through practical application on a real seascape photograph, with downloadable high-resolution image files and detailed PDF notes provided for hands-on practice. Discover how to use Lightroom Classic for initial processing before moving to Photoshop, locate and utilize Example Actions, apply targeted adjustments to different image areas including buildings, water, and foreground elements, and create professional-quality results through systematic editing approaches. Access comprehensive resources including plugin discounts, free tools, and detailed instruction manuals to enhance your photo editing capabilities.

Syllabus

00:00 Intro
00:19 Today's Image is by Carlo Freddi
00:26 Download the image and PDF Notes
00:37 Do you have an image you would like me to edit on a TK Friday?
00:51 TK Web Store Information
01:38 Lightroom Classic editing information
03:50 Where can I find the Photoshop "Example Actions"?
04:38 Sky and Foreground Balance and Contrast adjustments
06:52 Darken lower foreground
09:10 Foreground Mid Tone contrast
11:09 Burn the lightest highlights in the lower foreground
12:42 Dodge highlights in the building and the land around it
15:01 Darken shadows in the building to bring out texture
16:38 Tone down light areas in the water with a Multiply Brush
17:53 Slightly increase the overall image contrast
18:23 Selective Color adjustment
19:58 Vignette
20:44 Overall Before and After
21:05 Outro

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The Joy of Editing with Dave Kelly

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