Completely TRANSFORM any photo with the Diamond Gradient in Photoshop
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There is nothing I enjoy more about photo post-production than the finishing effect phase. That’s when I take my time fine-tuning and polishing my photographs to create mood and emotion for the viewer.
That’s when I craft the experience to share with others who may not have seen the beauty I did at the moment. Over the years, I have used many finishing effect techniques, but they all seem to pale in comparison to the power of the Diamond Gradient.
Yep, the diamond gradient of all things. I first discovered it on accident while recording my Ps Foundations course on Gradients. It was indeed a happy accident and one so genuine that I even left my reaction in the class when I first discovered it.
I’d say that almost any gradient can be used to manipulate the viewer’s mood, but the Diamond Gradient is always a happy surprise when I use it.
Gradients are an incredible way to use Color Theory to control the mood of the image while Color Grading. In one adjustment Layer, you can completely transform a photo from reasonably good to AMAZING! But you have to use the right blend mode.
I have a whole video for you on this topic today, but here are some quick Gradient Tips:
1. Use the Soft Light Blend Mode to start as it will be the easiest to get a general idea of what the resulting image will look like.
2. Use the scale to make the gradient exceedingly small to dial it in exactly where you want it.
3. Experiment with many different colors of gradients. Your first gradient may be a mess! But try to use gradients that exploit the color combination in the base image.
4. Stick to compliments and colors that are found in nature. Sunlight can be exaggerated very easily with orange and yellow hues, while sunset skies and clouds may appreciate deeper blue, red, or magenta.
Watch today’s video to get a better understanding of how to use the Diamond Gradient in Photoshop. Don’t forget to download the goodies I have provided as well. 😊
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How can you not be excited with the enthusiasm Blake brings in every tutorial. With all the horror going on in the world, this man truly gives me hope for our future. He is a gift to the photography world and I was blessed the day I discovered him. I'm not sure what else I can say about this man that I haven't already in other places. If you follow him, you will learn a ton and become open to your (in my case) hidden artist inside. If he can make an old, nerd of an engineer, excited about making art, he can certainly help you - especially if you join f64 elite. You get much more than your money's worth, I guarantee you. It is the most value I've ever gotten, by a lot, of any photographic purchase I've ever made - and no, he doesn't pay me to say this, he's just that good!
Thanks so much, John! I really appreciate your kind remarks. It means so much, man. It has been great getting to know you these past few years and seeing your work grow. Keep up the good work!
I'm noticing that using the diamond gradient with the soft light blending mode can have a magical impact on black and white photos!!
Absolutely! Put it under a black and white gradient map! It's awesome 😁
Your tutorials on Color Grading with Gradient Maps and Gradients have really improved my final products. These techniques really make my images stand out. I am super impressed and grateful to you for sharing these techniques.
Awesome! I'm so glad I could help.
When you said any photo you really meant it. I had a photo with a cloudless, blue sky and this technique helped the photograph tremendously.
See 😁
Easily one of the best creative videos I’ve watched in a long time. Thanks
Yessss! Thank you so much!
Hands down, the best photoshop instructor I have found! Keep it up Blake!
Wow, thanks! That means so much to me. Really, I am blown away :)
Thank you!! Hadn't thought of using this gradient.
Thank you for the downloads. Very much appreciated.
Hi Blake, Senior citizen teaching myself Photoshop for fun. Thank you so much for your tutorials and gradients. Love them.Almost forgot, love your enthusiasm!!!
I love that! Keep your mind young and fresh 😁 I'll keep cranking them out for you 😁
Wonderful, thank you!
Absolutely astonishing! You have an amazing knack at unearthing all the wonder hidden in Adobe CC! And thanks a gazillion for the gradients and ATN!
Wow, thank you! All my pleasure, really :)
Just love your tutorials! Thanks a bunch!
😁 thanks so much!
excellent Blake , thank you .
Hi Blake, I totally understand your enthusiasm. I've only been using gradients for a few weeks, but I was immediately excited about the flexible possibilities, especially the diamond gradient, which I personally have never used before - until now !! Anyway - an excellent video Blake, gladly more of that! Have a wonderful weekend...
Thanks, Mike! Amazing aren't they. There isn't a photo I have edited in the past few years that hasn't included a gradient. Have a great weekend as well :)
This was great Blake - super helpful!
Thanks, Mark, it means a lot!
This is a game changer Blake! I’m going to be using gradients a lot more now to colour grade. Thankyou so much! 🙏🤗🥰👍
Glad you agree 😁
Such a great tutorial! I’m excited to try it.
Have fun!
Wow, Blake! This information is sensational, thanks!! Also sensational is your enthusiasm and passion for what you do, both of which are highly contagious! For so many reasons, I think you're the best Photoshop instructor on the internet!
Wow! Thank you so much that means so much to me!
Thank you so much. I was watching this video and applying it to a photo I was working on at the same time. This gradient just finished it off beautifully! Brilliant. Thanks again, I'll definitely be downloading the Action.
My pleasure!
Thanks for the video. Definitely an easy way to add a wow factor to your photos.
Thank you for your expertise, the action and the gradients. Great video, I will be trying it right now on some photos of the Oregon coast.
Awesome! Enjoy 😁
OMG this is totally awesome! Thank you very much for posting
Big THANKS. So simple yet very effective
Glad you liked it also!
Awesome video! Thanks for the info and the free gradients and actions.
You bet! Glad I could help!
Wow I never was a big fan of gradients but I am now! Thanks a lot for this tutorial!
Hi Blake, Thank you for another great video! I just watched the July critique session on f.64 Elite where you also showed several examples of the power of the diamond gradient. I have been using other gradients and look forward to experimenting with the diamond. I especially appreciate the actions and new gradients to make using the diamond an efficient part of my work flow. Keep up the great work!
Thanks, Joe! Will do 😁
Great man producing. great videos always
Thanks, I really appreciate it!
Excellent, Blake. I have never really tried using the diamond gradient before, but will give it a shot. Your results were really great.
Thanks, it's pretty epic.
That is an exciting session and thanks Blake!
Thanks! Glad you liked it 😊
Very cool, thanks. I really enjoy your work.
Thank you, Chris!
Great tutorial, Blake. Wow, wow, wow! Thank you!
Thanks 😁
Fantastic! Thank you very much Blake
My pleasure!
Love this ! Thanks a lot ! Hi from France !
Thank you too!
Blake you are so great in explaining and the actions are fantastic. Thanks soooo much👍🙏😀
Thanks! I love this stuff!
Excellent tutorial, very simple & very effective, thanks for this
My pleasure!
Blake...you rock. Your videos always enlighten and motivate me....cheers from Nova Scotia...
Thanks, Ken 😁 glad I could help!
Thanks Blake the gradients are amazing
I agree!
So happy I found your channel !!
Me too! Enjoy 😁
Awesome, thanks Blake 👍🏻🌅
My pleasure!
This is so cool
Fantastic job Blake. I never have used the diamond gradient before, and see an immediate application for many of the cemetery photos my wife and I enjoy shooting. If your enthusiasm is from coffee... drink more, as it makes your videos fantastic!!
Not coffee, just passion 😉 I only drink one small cup a day at 6 am when my kids wake up
Good stuff as always Blake.
Appreciate it!
Keep up the good work. Your making PS fun.
Thanks 😉
Very cool technique, easy to see why you're so excited about it! And thank you as always for making it easy.
My pleasure 😁
Very impressed Blake, just tried them and for the first I got a result I like from gradients in P/Shop, Lightroom yes but never P/Shop.
Excellent and thank you.
Awesome!
just learned alot, Thank you so very much!
My pleasure!
This technique is a game changer exponentially speaking. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. I had just subscribed to your channel.
My sincere pleasure!
What was I thinking? I got this notification a few days ago but I said I would watch it later. Now I have to wait all day until I get home to try it out. Thanks for this tip.
Haha! It'll be here for you!
That's awesome!!
Thanks!
Great video Blake. As always, a wealth of useful information.
Thanks 😁
Hell I understand your excitement - brilliant tutorial.
Thank you!
Thanks for a Great Video!!
My pleasure
Amazing images!
Gotta love Adobe Stock :)
Amazing use of the diamond gradient. Love your passion, I mean coffee.
Haha, thanks
WOW this is brilliant
Thank you!
Love your videos and free stuff so much, I had to buy a t-shirt!
Woohoo!
“That’s so f*****g cool”- me as soon as I tried this. Thx!
I love it... Also me EVERY time I use it 🤣
Great tutorial.I work with Photoshop since 2010 and never used diamond gradient, but from now I will for sure.
Great to hear! All the gradients are great!
Great stuff!
Thanks!
GREAT.... thank you very much
😁 my pleasure.
Good stuff! And I love creators who are really passionate about their work. I'll try to figure out ways to implement your workflow in video editing, there have to be interesting possibilities.
Oh yes! You can use LUTs made from these techniques on your videos.
Awesomeness😍
😁
Just watched this video. I defiantly have a hold on it now. Great'
Sweet!
Awesome. Thanks so much for this. Great stuff. Couldn't agree with you more relative to magenta. All points spot on! New subscriber.
Thanks 😁
You're the man!
Thanks! I try!
WOW... nice video.... Instant subscribed!
Awesome! Thanks so much!
Awesome vid showing your techniques Blake, now all i have to do is work out how to gain access to your action.
Shoot me an email blake@f64academy.com if it doesn't work
This is amazing...
Love me some gradients!
Nice job blake ill definitely share this with my photo club
Awesome! Thanks!
Cool as always. I keep if owning something new from you
Glad to hear it!
Sorry meant learning........darn iPhone spell check
Thank you
Your welcome
Nice tutorial, very clear an easy to follow. Have hit the subscribe button too.
Awesome! Thanks!
I went on a Photoshop course last month and gradients weren't even mentioned. Thank you for teaching me this!!
It's a hidden something 😁
Nice tutorial
Thanks
Many thanks. Great tutorial! To anybody confused by no box - disable ad blocker on the page where you need to input your email ...
Thanks for sharing!
Excellent!! I really love your enthusiasm at 6:24, haha! Great video by the way, that's worth a payed tutorial with the gradients!! You crazy giving this for free, haha! Thanks a lot!! 😃
I hear that a lot 😁 but that's how you set yourself apart from the competition. Now you think this is good.... Pfft, imagine the education in my paid tutorials 😉
WOW
Bell rung, and happily subscribed. Great job!
Awesome! Thank you!
Are you able to do a video on how to use the gradient tool in camera raw to replace physical filters esp creating revers grad and one that darkens sunset/sunrise on horizon and lightens as it goes out in both directions. Adobe really need to have option to do this in camera raw rather than the stock grad
You can definitely do that, but you do need to know your camera and sensor well to really be able to control it. You kind of have to be aware that you are going to do it in post while you are shooting. The reason is because it could cause your highlights to blowout or shadows to clip if the exposure was not right in the first place.
@@f64Academy see 3:03 in your video on what im thinking. Nisi do a reverse grad and a grad that is dark in center and fans out lighter for sun on horizon. I would use 2 exposures. Email sent with links explaining more with examples.
Hi Blake, Great tutorial! I'm working on a music video and will apply what I've learned to enhance each scene. Thank you very much! I know this suggestion may be a little off your theme, but please consider making a tutorial about the workflow you use to ensure your color graded video displays the correct colors when viewed on TH-cam.
Thanks! I don't do much processing to my videos on YT, I keep it private simple actually.
Great vid......love the Mahomes Jersey on the wall....Go Chiefs!
Heck yeah! My man! What an amazing year.
how do move the center of the diamond if you don't use the action? PD help does find Gradient Editor. Love your videos.
You have to use the gradient editor to move it.
@@f64Academy I had aline with layer checked... unchecked and now it works great. FYI. Love your channel, Best
I just added your web site as an RSS feed in my email so I can more easily keep up to date with your new information. I do subscribe to your TH-cam videos. I have added your basic Camera Raw default per your video instructions. You do a great job in explaining technical details. Thanks.
Awesome! Thanks so much, be sure to subscribe here too :)
This is so great. Is there any way photoshop has other gradient style other than the 5 they have? As an Illustrator/photographer, I sure could use an " Arabesque" curve. Is there any way one cure create something like that in PS? Thanks so much for such great videos Colin. J
That's all they have :( I had to google "Arabesque" curve. I am not sure even how you'd do that in Ps.
@@f64Academy Thank you Blake. J
Thanks Blake for this tutorial I realy like it. But unfortunatly Photoshop has change things about and my swatches are not as they once where. They have changed swatches to folders and I want to change things back to how they where, like yours. Do you know how to make the swatches panel like yours. I can't fugure it out. GarryUK
I just take everything out of the folders and put them in one place. That way it looks like I'm not using folders, but I still am.
@@f64Academy Thank you Blake for your fast response. GarryUK
Monitor colours not match to print our image any suggestions or any format to saved the files???
Way too many variables for me to help there, sorry. It comes down to paper, profiles, ink, printer, monitor, etc
Great tutorial. I couldn't see where to download the actions though!
Click the link in the description. You may need to use a different browser or turn off your ad blocker when you get there.
@@f64Academy Found them. Thanks a million
I really appreciate this tute....I’ve been using PS for 25 years but never caught on to this snappy use of the diamond. Everyday is a chance to learn. I guess that if you stop learning then it’s time to pack it in. Many thanks Blake.......just tried it on a fairly flat landscape I took 20 years ago....quite a transformation. Must admit that I am not keen on using other people’s work on my own images, such as actions, templates and looks....a step too far. Creating an image should surely be the creator’s own work. You wouldn’t expect Picasso to get someone to step in to "speed his work flow."
Well it worked right? If it works and you like it, does it matter you learned from someone else? That's why I share this stuff, so we can all grow. I'm glad you found some use of it, maybe I can teach you some more if you stick around 😁
This is fantastic! I've used gradients but never the diamond before. One issue though, when I click through gradients in the gradient panel to see the effect, the gradient style always switches back to the linear gradient? Anyone else have this?
In the gradients window, click the menu icon in the upper right. There you can change what your of gradient it defaults to.
@@f64Academy Ah thank you! That works a treat :)
Having trouble downloading gradients on my mac its not asking me where i want to download the action ?
Try a different browser and/or turn off your popup or ad blocker
You said in the video that you did an entire course called Photoshop foundations gradients, how do I get this course?
Follow the link to get these gradients and there is an offer available for the course there.
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Thanks so much 😁
Blake, I downloaded your actions and tried them out. Every time it opens it puts a magenta gradient on the photo. I can not seem to get rid of that. What did I do wrong?
There are too many variables to tell here on a comment feed without seeing your screen. Shoot me an email blake@f64academy.com with screenshots of ps and your layers folder. High res please 😁
@@f64Academy Sent.
Hi Blake, here is Ricardo Galvão from Brazil. I tried to make a PROFILE from your Gradient, but so many banding appeared between shadow to light. Please tell me why this occured...thanks
You can't used gradients to make profiles.. You can use gradient maps, but more not gradients, they are too unpredictable.
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Why would you use a diamond gradient over a radial gradient? Is it just a preference thing or is there additional/alternative functionality?
Functional difference. Look at how it flares out. When you use that on a horizon line it looks so much more dynamic than a radial gradient.
Hi Blake, I enjoyed the tutorial , but when I downloaded the Diamond Gradient all went well until I tried to load Blake's Sunset Gradients and I get the message " Could not load the actions because the file is not compatible with this version of Photoshop" I am using Photoshop 2020 which was updated in the last couple of weeks.
Just double click the gradient file and it will auto install onto your gradients.
@@f64Academy Thank you.
How can I get the Photoshop foundations gradients?
Go to the link to get these gradients and there's an offer there for it.
@@f64Academy You said in the video that you did an entire course called Photoshop foundations gradients, how do I get this course?
I’ve been using photoshop since my MAC LC 12 in monitor if I remember correctly...like 1990
I love this tutorial even its rather confusing coz it is too fast... i watch this like 10 times