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Glow on the Horizon - Full TK9 Seascape Edit in Photoshop

The Joy of Editing with Dave Kelly via YouTube

Overview

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Learn to perform a complete seascape photo edit using the TK9 Plugin for Photoshop in this comprehensive 24-minute tutorial. Follow along step-by-step as the instructor demonstrates the entire workflow from RAW file to final polished image, showcasing advanced techniques including luminosity masks, dodging and burning, and color grading to enhance a dramatic seascape photograph. Master precision control through luminosity masks while learning to balance warm versus cool tones for dramatic color contrast. Discover how to add light and depth through strategic dodging and burning techniques, enhance midtone contrast, and apply color balance adjustments to both highlights and shadows. The tutorial covers detailed foreground rock enhancement, moss saturation adjustments, shadow darkening techniques, vignetting application, and selective brightness and saturation modifications in specific areas like the sun near the horizon. Access the practice image and accompanying PDF notes to follow along with the editing process, making this an interactive learning experience for both beginners and those looking to refine their TK9 workflow skills.

Syllabus

00:00 Intro
00:24 Today's Image is by Tony Nicolaci
00:37 Do you have an image you would like me to edit?
00:50 TK Web Store and Grayscale Launch Sale Info
02:00 Lightroom Classic Editing Info
02:57 Balance and Contrast adjustment
06:00 MidTone Contrast
08:03 Color Balance Highlights
10:04 Color Balance Shadows
11:27 Lighten and Color Grade highlights in the water
14:08 Burn Shadows in the water
15:19 Add detail to the foreground rocks
17:03 Increase the saturation of the moss on the rocks
18:23 Darken Darks 3 shadows in the foreground
19:24 Vignette
20:10 Reduce brightness on the shoreline reflection
21:53 Lighten Sun area near the horizon and slightly reduce the saturation in that area
23:20 Outro

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The Joy of Editing with Dave Kelly

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