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Into the Fog - Full Edit with Depth Map Magic

The Joy of Editing with Dave Kelly via YouTube

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Learn to create atmospheric depth and separation in moody harbor photography through a comprehensive 23-minute Photoshop editing tutorial. Master the art of building depth maps using the TK9 Plugin to enhance foggy maritime scenes with professional-grade techniques. Follow along with a complete start-to-finish edit of a harbor scene, discovering how to control fog effects and achieve compelling foreground-background separation through non-destructive editing methods. Explore advanced masking techniques including Vibrance masks for saturation control, Zone masks for selective darkening, and Multiply brushes for precise adjustments. Practice balancing contrast through depth mapping, selectively adjusting boat elements, managing foreground lighting, and applying effective vignetting techniques. Conclude with black and white conversion methods using TK Grayscale tools to create striking monochromatic interpretations. Access downloadable practice images and detailed PDF notes to reinforce learning, while discovering professional workflows for Lightroom Classic integration and advanced Photoshop masking strategies for landscape and maritime photography enhancement.

Syllabus

00:00 Intro
00:37 Today's Image by Mike Polk
00:47 Download the image and PDF Notes
00:53 Do you have an image you would like me to Edit on a TK Friday?
01:07 TK Web Store: TK Grayscale Launch and Sale Information
02:17 Lightroom Classic editing information
03:01 Balance and Contrast via a Depth Map
05:48 Bring up the saturation via a Vibrance mask
06:42 Darken lower foreground via a Zone mask
09:00 Darken Light areas in the boat
10:29 Darken rocks around the boat
12:12 Darken the orange paint remains in the boat
14:13 Close off the bottom of the image
15:26 Lighten foreground MidTones
16:18 Add a vignette
17:27 Increase the overall exposure
18:15 Slightly darken the boat via a Multiply Brush
19:13 Black and White conversion featuring TK Grayscale
21:45 Outro

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The Joy of Editing with Dave Kelly

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