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Level 6: Photo Editing Black Belt Course - Dave's Photo Editing System
! Start Here - Important Information !
Recommended Prerequisite Learning Material for this Course
The Best Way to Learn from This Course - Step by Step Framework (2:46)
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Step 1: Color Balance Optimization & RAW Photo Editing System
Intro to Color Balance Optimization & Color Cast Removal Presets (6:15)
Sunrise & Sunset: RAW File Color Optimization (16:06)
Twilight & Low Light: RAW File Color Optimization (14:07)
Woodlands & Forests: RAW File Color Optimization (10:30)
Tips for Color & Saturation Control in Forest Scenes (1:50)
Autumn & Fall Color: RAW File Color Optimization (9:23)
Step 2: Exposure Blending, Time Blending & Perspective Blending System
Example 1, Part 1 - Two Exposure Blend Technique [Low - Medium Dynamic Range Scenes] (19:08)
Example 1, Part 2 - Two Exposure Blend Technique (2:47)
Example 2, Part 1 - Three Exposure Blend Technique [High Dynamic Range Scenes] (14:09)
Example 2, Part 2 - Three Exposure Blend Technique (17:01)
Example 3, Part 1 - Super RAW File Exposure Blend Technique [Extreme Dynamic Range Scenes] (5:55)
Example 3, Part 2 - Camera Technique Tips for Creating Super RAW Files (6:18)
Example 3, Part 3 - Super RAW File Exposure Blend Technique (14:02)
Example 3, Part 4 - Super RAW File Exposure Blend Technique (20:49)
-- ADVANCED BLENDING TECHNIQUES --
Time Blending - Example 1 - Sunrise & Sunset Light (14:35)
Time Blending - Example 2 - Shooting in Rain & Storms (16:24)
Perspective Blending - Example 1 (11:41)
Perspective Blending - Example 2 (8:50)
Theory for Step 3: Light Control Tools & Techniques
Multiply Blend Mode (3:30)
Screen Blend Mode (3:43)
Soft Light Blend Mode (2:41)
Overlay Blend Mode (1:13)
Depth Moulding & Layering (17:29)
Intro to Micro Contrasting (3:16)
Example 1: Micro Contrast with Blend Modes - Dark Detail (17:35)
Example 2: Micro Contrast with Blend Modes - Dark Detail (10:03)
Tonal Contrast & Texture - Highlights, Midtones & Dark Detail (12:19)
Cloud Contrast w/ Blend Modes (12:36)
Step 3: Light & Contrast Control System
Light Control System Framework (7:46)
PHOTO 1: Example 1 - Shadow Detail & Texture (13:45)
Example 2 - Shadow Detail & Texture (20:34)
Midtone Light Control (15:03)
Highlight Light Control (11:41)
Final Adjustments of Light Control (18:32)
PHOTO 2: Photoshop Dodge Tool Techniques (9:57)
Sky Contrast Using Blend Modes - Photoshop Dodge Tools (7:51)
Micro-Contrast & Texture (5:40)
Theory for Step 4: Color Harmony - Conveying Mood & Emotion Through Color
Software Update: New Adobe Color Wheel (11:00)
PDF: Color Harmony Quick Reference Guide
Intro to Color Theory & Analogous Color Harmony (17:34)
Complimentary Color Harmony (18:16)
Triadic Color Harmony (7:37)
Split Complimentary Color Harmony (10:02)
Example 1: Conveying Mood & Emotion Through Color (9:58)
Example 2: Conveying Mood & Emotion Through Color (8:13)
Example 3: Conveying Mood & Emotion Through Color (8:15)
Example 4: Conveying Mood & Emotion Through Color (9:00)
Theory for Step 4: Color Control Tools & Techniques
How to Create Saturation Masks (10:18)
How to Create Vibrance Masks (5:05)
Saturation Mask Slider Adjustment (2:18)
Saturation Mask Painting (4:46)
Vibrance Mask Slider Adjustment (6:21)
Vibrance Mask Painting (4:05)
Color Range Masks & Channels 1 (13:45)
Color Range Masks & Channels 2 (7:14)
Color Range Masks & Channels 3 (10:35)
Step 4: Color Control System
PHOTO 1: Color Harmony Selection (4:19)
Remove Color Cast (6:23)
Color Harmony Saturation Painting (15:53)
Example 1: Color Enhancement with Soft Light Blend Mode (7:34)
Example 2: Color Enhancement with Soft Light Blend Mode (7:41)
Final Color Separation to Maintain Harmony (13:59)
PHOTO 2: Saturation Painting to Remove Over Saturation (10:39)
Color Separation and Desaturation with Sponge Tool (9:29)
Theory for Step 5: Atmosphere, Glow, Depth & Texture Techniques
Example 1: Texture (13:35)
Example 2: Texture (22:44)
Example 3: Texture (9:46)
Step 5: Atmosphere, Glow, Depth & Texture System
PHOTO 1: Light Painting Diffusion Technique (10:25)
Gaussian Blur Diffusion Technique (5:52)
Final Atmosphere Adjustments (4:21)
PHOTO 2: Sunlight Glow Technique (17:31)
Step 6: Adding Scale & Perspective - Creative Control System
PHOTO 1: Scale & Perspective Adjustments (16:58)
PHOTO 2: Scale & Perspective Adjustments (5:58)
PHOTO 2: Final Adjustments Update (3:53)
Step 7: Sharpening & Final Image Clean Up System
PHOTO 1 - Sharpening & Final Adjustments (4:35)
PHOTO 2 - Sharpening & Final Adjustments (2:59)
DOWNLOAD the Final Image Files for Photo 1 & Photo 2
Sunrise & Sunset: RAW File Color Optimization