This tutorial will explore the use of gradient maps. Gradient maps apply colors based on the light and dark scales already present in an image. For this tutorial I am using a photo from new years. Gradient maps work equally well on images made in photoshop, clouds for example.

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a. Choose an image to work with.

b. On the layers Pallete click the Create New Fill or Adjustment Layer button and go to Gradient Map

 

 

-This Gradient map window will come up, if you click on the gradient bar you can choose from a list of gradients

-You can get a Thermal Effect from this rainbow Gradient

 

 

-Nightvision effect

 

 

-This is the same Gradient, just reversed.

 

 

-Lithograph Effect.