Get 20% Off Tony Kuyper's TK8 PLUGIN For PHOTOSHOP and Videos here: goodlight.us/panels-and-videos.html Use Promo Code DK15 Sale Runs (1-28-22 thru 2-28-22) This sale is for the launch of Sean Bagshaw's new Video Course being released on 1-31-22... Umpqua Autumn- Complete Workflow Video by Sean Bagshaw... My DK15 Code will give you an EXTRA 20% OFF of Everything at the TK8 Web Store now thru 2-28-22 and then it will go back to 15% OFF starting 3-1-22... Today I am working on an image by Keith Pinn (Blue Mountains In Australia). Please Download the Practice RAW File and the Linear Profile here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mxeu6kG1i74QYHHPs7ggoo-LtHjz93Sb?usp=sharing This is a FULL EDIT TUTORIAL starting out in Lightroom and then moving into Photoshop using the TK8 PLUGIN FOR PHOTOSHOP. I will show you a new tip at the end of this video using the TK8 Vignette Action and Photoshop's Blend IF for better vignette. Watch this video in it's entirety so you don't miss a thing... DOWNLOAD TODAY'S RAW FILE IMAGE AND LINEAR PROFILE HERE: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mxeu6kG1i74QYHHPs7ggoo-LtHjz93Sb?usp=sharing Get you FREE LINEAR PROFILEs here: goodlight.us/linear-profiles.html SUBSCRIBE TO TONY KUYPER'S BLOG (Good Light Journal): tonykuyper.wordpress.com TK8 Instruction Manual PDF: goodlight.us/writing/TK8/TK8-Instructions-Manual.pdf Visit Keith Pinn's Website: kpinnphotography.com Affiliate Links For Software I use and recommend: Topaz Affiliate Link: ATTENTION: TOPAZ GIGAPIXEL AI ON SALE NOW (SAVE $20 OFF) (PLUS SAVE AN EXTRA 15% OFF WITH MY PROMO CODE davidkelly): topazlabs.com/ref/434/ SALE ENDS FEB 18, 2022 Get the TOPAZ IMAGE QUALITY BUNDLE for $159.99 (Save $99.98) PLUS Save an EXTRA 15% OFF by Clicking My Affiliate Link and using PROMO CODE davidkelly topazlabs.com/ref/434/ Sale Ends Feb 18, 2022 Get 15% off Topaz Labs Products here: topazlabs.com/ref/434/ Use Promo Code davidkelly Get 15% Off Tony Kuyper's TK8 PLUGIN For PHOTOSHOP and Videos here: goodlight.us/panels-and-videos.html Use Promo Code DK15 DXO Affiliate Links: DXO PhotoLab 5 Affiliate Link: tidd.ly/3lSV91M NIK COLLECTION 4 Affiliate Link: tidd.ly/2Rr4pRr DXO Filmpack 6 Affiliate Link: tidd.ly/2UGHsrc DXO ViewPoint Affiliate Link: tidd.ly/3fmMUZZ Skylum Software Affiliate Links: LUMINAR AI Affiliate Link: skylum.evyy.net/c/2066209/880106/3255 Use Promo Code DAVEKELLY to receive a $10 Discount Discount does not apply to sale items... Luminar Neo Pre-Order Link for New Purchases: skylum.evyy.net/c/2066209/1143077/3255 Luminar Neo Pre-Order Link for those who own Luminar or Aurora: skylum.evyy.net/c/2066209/1143244/3255 Purchase Luminar Ai Now and Pre-Order Luminar Neo (Special Pricing) Link: skylum.evyy.net/c/2066209/1152451/3255
Hi Dave: Thanks again for selecting my images for this week's video. I enjoyed seeing your approach to bringing my image to life. As well, the I enjoyed hearing about using the 'Blend-If' slider to give more control to the vignette. I should also mention that I captured this image while taking a cable-car across the gorge so I only have just a few seconds to click the shutter. I am really happy with the image that I captured. Cheers, Keith
Hi Dave, I was on vacations, so I couldn't see this TK8 Friday, but I'm watching it now. Man! What wonderful stuff I learned today. You're simply amazing with this panel. Thanks again.
Dave sometimes you use a 50% gray layer for dodging and burning and sometimes a transparent layer, when should you use one versus the other? Thanks Dave
Good question Mario. They give the exact same results. I use the 50% Gray because it is easier to see the results on the video (when I Option or ALT click) on that layer. Even if you don’t use the 50% gray layer you can still use the Gray brush to reduce or erase the effect.
A number of terrific ways to use TK8 in my workflow. This is one of your best. Although the competition is very tough. So many of your videos have helped me to be a TK8 advanced user.
Here is another wonderful video, where we learn 1/ how to increase contrast with color grading 2/ paint while adding dodge and burn 3/ and blend-if to protect dark pixels from vignetting thank you Dave you are really a great pedagogue nb: translated with google translator
It was fun to follow you on this shot - I use as for a matte painting I am actually working on. Maybe you could mention that when you are dodging and burning, the neutral grey brush works fine caus he neutralise the doge-and-burn process where you need it.
Another great edit revealing yet again the wonders that lie within the TK panel. Dodging with colour is another revelation. Friday's are so much more enjoyable with your videos. Thanks Dave.
Really enjoyed this one, a few years ago we where in Australia and I've been scratching my head on how to edit them, so now the fun begins. Thanks once again
I love what your selective burning and dodging does to create more texture, Dave. I've started doing this more with my own images and it does work. I find that if you just follow the light already in your image, it's pretty easy. The masks can help too, of course, to target where the paint gets applied, but I like having the ability to add as much (or as little) paint as I want to achieve the desired result.
Thanks Tony. Your panel makes it a joy to really dive into Photoshop editing. I couldn’t agree more about following the light when dodging and burning.
I've recently added a graphics tablet, so I really appreciate showing how you use one with dodging & burning and other steps. Enhancing mist & fog has always been challenging. Really liked the Blend-If with the vignette, too. These Full Edits are great. Thanks Dave!
Another video full of great tips. I especially liked your tips on dodging with colour and using the Blend-If on the vignette. Thank you once again. My PS skills just keep getting better thanks to your tutorials.
Dave….thanks for another great full edit. Allows us to see your thought process through all portions of your edit. I loved the extra tip of modifying the vignette mask with blendif. I have been using the modify mask feature on my vignettes with a darks 1 or 2 to get a similar affect. But I think the blend if is quicker and gives a more realtime view of what is happening to the vignette. Thanks for that great tip. Love your TK Fridays!
Es fantástico lo que muestras al mundo! Estoy aprendiendo más con tus vídeos que después de dos años de formación !!! Muchísimas gracias por compartir tus conocimientos ! 😃🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Dave…. I am starting to look into maybe picking up a Wacom based on your recommendation. First, what model do you use? And second, do you have or can you make a video on using it. I'm told there is a steep learning curve and requires lots of hand/eye coordination.
Dave, which graphics tablet would you recommend? Loved this one, just down the road from my home. Dodging and burning certianly makes a huge difference, I have also started using the "Paint Contrast" in the Actions...great results.
I have an Wacom Tablet that is probably close to 10 years old and I have always enjoyed using it. It's an Intuos PTK640. I haven't researched them lately because mine is still working fine. There are other brands on the market now. Maybe some other folks who have recently purchased tablets will comment.
Hi Dave, Thanks for another brilliant display of craftsmanship. I had forgotten how to do this light painting technique with the Dodge and Burn, and I'm learning lots of new things I can do with the TK8 panel. I wonder if it's possible to do a video on creating amazing black and white images using the TK8 panel, complete with dodge and burn, adding mist and colour overlays, that sort of thing? I'd greatly appreciate it as Monochrome is one of my favourite genres. Cheers for now, and thanks again.
Hello. Days ago i saw one of your videos showing how to remove some halos using the brush in darken mode but I can’t find it. Can you tell me in which one it was or make a video showing this technique? Thanks
Hello Dave, thanks for the great videos. You have greatly shortened my learning curve. I have never used a Wacom, what do you think would be a good size to use?
Hi Darrell. I bought my Wacom tablet many years ago ( I am thinking 10 years). I have a PTK 640. I think the surface area (where you use the pen) is around 6 x 9 inches. The overall size is around 10 x 12 inches (just a guess, I haven't measured it)... Wacom products are good but there are probably other products on the market today that are also good and maybe at lower pricing. One thing I can say about my Wacom Tablet is that for all of the years I have owned and used it, it has never given me any problems. Maybe some other folks who have new Tablet and Pen products will chime in with their thoughts...
Thanks Roger. You can get similar results but they are different. I would suggest that you try both methods and see which one works best for your needs. I did try the Linear Light method but felt the dodging with color worked the best.
Dave, Thank you for these, I am learning a lot, My question is around 11 minute mark when I selected Object selection tool in Lasso mode (Object finder unchecked, sample all layers unchecked Hard edge checked) after many tries Get the error "Couldn't find an object to select...." What did you do for Photoshop to easily select the area you designated?
Try checking on Sample All Layers and see if that helps. Also if that doesn’t then click on the (Background Layer) and it should be able to find the selection.
HI Dave Great tutorial. I have just noticed that at the end of each colour grading layer there is a circle with half black and half white. If you click this it takes you back to the colour grading settings for that layer and you can readjust the settings if you think it is necessary. However on the latest version of TK8 you get a curves layer sign at the left hand end of the colour grading layer and when you click this it takes you back to the curves layer in the properties box and no colour grading setting. You then have to click on the colour grading tool and there is still no sign of your previous settings so you have to click on the small square for either the shadows , highlights and mid-tones and then your previous settings appear and you can readjust to what you want. Is this a new feature of the updated TK8 or have I got mine set up wrong. Hope you can help.
Brian here is the proper way of using the Color Grading Tool for making re-adjustments: if you need to make a readjustment, go back to the Color Grading Tool Layer that you want to re-adjust and click on it to make sure it is active. Then Make sure the Color Grading Tool is showing up in the TK8 MultiMask Panel. If it is not then Click on the Color Grading Tool Icon in the TK8 MultiMask Panel to open up the Color Grading Tool. If you left click on the rectangle with the three colors (black, gray and white) (Top of the Color Grading Tool Interface) you will be able to see if any actual color grading was applied to the Active Layer, represented by where the Blocks are located within the Color Wheel. If you need to adjust the Luminosity value of any of the Blocks (black, gray or white) you will need to left click on the block you wish to re-adjust and you will see where it is currently set and you will now be able to alter it. You can also move the Block in the Color Wheel to adjust a Color Grade. To Reset all of the blocks Right Click on the Rectangle on the Right of the Color Grading Tool Top Interface. This is the proper way to use the Color Grading Tool. Note: It is very important to never adjust the actual Curves Adjustment in the Properties Panel or that will mess up the Color Grading Tool’s settings for the Active Layer. Make all of your adjustments within the Color Grading Tool…I hope this helps…
@@thejoyofeditingwithdavekelly Hi Dave. Thanks for the help and swift reply. great explanation which will help me understand the process. I have been working through your tutorials and I couldn't understand why in your previous tutorials such as " Revisiting the Scottish Islands," when you selected the colour grading tool the layer signified it was an adjustment layer by the small circle shaded black and white. However in your " Blue Mountains Australia," edit when you used the colour grading tool the layer signified it was a curves adjustment layer by the curves sign, and not an adjustment layer with the small circle. This is also the same in your latest tutorial "Reviving a Dull Image." I can't understand why this has changed. Hope you can help
Now I see what you mean. Thanks for pointing out the Tutorial the Circle on the Color Grading Tool showed up. The Color Grading Tool has always been a Curves Adjustment Layer so it would make sense to see a Curves Adjustment Icon. I did some research and it seems that the Circle Icon shows up when you have a Small Layer Thumbnail Size but if you increased the Thumbnail Size it would then Display as a Curves Adjustment Icon. The Small Icon Size will show the Circle but Medium and Large will show the Curves Adjustment Icon. You can change the Thumbnail Size by Right Clicking on the Adjustment Layer Icon.
@@thejoyofeditingwithdavekelly Hi Dave thanks I really appreciate your quick and really helpful replies. I am really enjoying working through your tutorials which are definitely increasing my knowledge of the TK8 panel. Keep up the fantastic work and now because you are supplying the PDF files of your process it does help learning. Glad you were able to understand what I was trying to explain. Sometimes it can be difficult to put into words regarding a question.
Hi Dave. Sorry I have just tried what you suggested and no matter what size of thumbnail I use it still shows the curves adjustment icon. No worries since your detailed information about the colour grading tool I now know how to use it correctly.
Thanks Dave & Keith. Love TK Friday !! A quick question, do you have a Instagram or FB group page where we can upload our edit from your TK Friday sessions ?
Get 20% Off Tony Kuyper's TK8 PLUGIN For PHOTOSHOP and Videos here: goodlight.us/panels-and-videos.html
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My DK15 Code will give you an EXTRA 20% OFF of Everything at the TK8 Web Store now thru 2-28-22 and then it will go back to 15% OFF starting 3-1-22...
Today I am working on an image by Keith Pinn (Blue Mountains In Australia). Please Download the Practice RAW File and the Linear Profile here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mxeu6kG1i74QYHHPs7ggoo-LtHjz93Sb?usp=sharing This is a FULL EDIT TUTORIAL starting out in Lightroom and then moving into Photoshop using the TK8 PLUGIN FOR PHOTOSHOP. I will show you a new tip at the end of this video using the TK8 Vignette Action and Photoshop's Blend IF for better vignette. Watch this video in it's entirety so you don't miss a thing...
DOWNLOAD TODAY'S RAW FILE IMAGE AND LINEAR PROFILE HERE: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mxeu6kG1i74QYHHPs7ggoo-LtHjz93Sb?usp=sharing
Get you FREE LINEAR PROFILEs here: goodlight.us/linear-profiles.html
SUBSCRIBE TO TONY KUYPER'S BLOG (Good Light Journal): tonykuyper.wordpress.com
TK8 Instruction Manual PDF: goodlight.us/writing/TK8/TK8-Instructions-Manual.pdf
Visit Keith Pinn's Website: kpinnphotography.com
Affiliate Links For Software I use and recommend:
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Use Promo Code davidkelly
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New technique - dodging with color - pretty darned cool! Thanks, Dave (and Keith for sharing your Aussie image).
Glad you enjoyed it
Happiness is TK Friday! I love your new full edit series. Very helpful. You are an excellent teacher! Thanks!
Thank you.
Hi Dave: Thanks again for selecting my images for this week's video. I enjoyed seeing your approach to bringing my image to life. As well, the I enjoyed hearing about using the 'Blend-If' slider to give more control to the vignette. I should also mention that I captured this image while taking a cable-car across the gorge so I only have just a few seconds to click the shutter. I am really happy with the image that I captured. Cheers, Keith
Thank you Keith and thanks for sharing your image with the TK Friday Community.
A very good photo turned into a great image. I’m always looking forward to TK8 Friday. 👍👍
Hi Dave, I was on vacations, so I couldn't see this TK8 Friday, but I'm watching it now. Man! What wonderful stuff I learned today. You're simply amazing with this panel. Thanks again.
Thanks Jose.
Thanks Keith for sharing the image and thank you so much Dave for another fabulous TK Friday. Especially the Wonderful tip for vignettes!
You’re welcome Mario.
Dave sometimes you use a 50% gray layer for dodging and burning and sometimes a transparent layer, when should you use one versus the other? Thanks Dave
Good question Mario. They give the exact same results. I use the 50% Gray because it is easier to see the results on the video (when I Option or ALT click) on that layer. Even if you don’t use the 50% gray layer you can still use the Gray brush to reduce or erase the effect.
I have definitely not been dodging and burning anywhere near enough! Thanks for another great video.
A number of terrific ways to use TK8 in my workflow. This is one of your best. Although the competition is very tough. So many of your videos have helped me to be a TK8 advanced user.
Thanks Phillip.
Here is another wonderful video, where we learn
1/ how to increase contrast with color grading
2/ paint while adding dodge and burn
3/ and blend-if to protect dark pixels from vignetting
thank you Dave you are really a great pedagogue
nb: translated with google translator
Thank you Jean.
It was fun to follow you on this shot - I use as for a matte painting I am actually working on. Maybe you could mention that when you are dodging and burning, the neutral grey brush works fine caus he neutralise the doge-and-burn process where you need it.
Well done. Thanks for adding the Blend If as a quick way to enhance the vignette.
Thanks Steve. The blend if really helps with the vignette.
Thanks Dave. Again a very interesting video. Liked the Dodge Color tips.
You’re welcome.
And again a great workflow. Thanks Dave
You’re welcome Bram.
Great edits Dave! I know this image quite well. I've also worked on it with Keith. You've got a great result.
Thank you Alan, it is a great image and I was honored to be able to do my editing interpretation on it and to share it with the Tk Friday family.
Very useful blend if tip Dave. I've not seen anyone else use that technique.
Thanks Keith.
Thank you dave for this beautiful video
Another great edit revealing yet again the wonders that lie within the TK panel. Dodging with colour is another revelation. Friday's are so much more enjoyable with your videos. Thanks Dave.
You are welcome Martin and thanks for watching and being a part of TK Friday.
Great tutorial. Great to see an Aussie image up!
Thanks Phil.
Hi Phil: We had a great time at this location. Have you been there before? Cheers, Keith Pinn
Hi @@keithpinn152: yes, it's only 1hrs drive from where I live. I visit the area often, it's so much fun.
Really enjoyed this one, a few years ago we where in Australia and I've been scratching my head on how to edit them, so now the fun begins. Thanks once again
You’re welcome.
I love what your selective burning and dodging does to create more texture, Dave. I've started doing this more with my own images and it does work. I find that if you just follow the light already in your image, it's pretty easy. The masks can help too, of course, to target where the paint gets applied, but I like having the ability to add as much (or as little) paint as I want to achieve the desired result.
Thanks Tony. Your panel makes it a joy to really dive into Photoshop editing. I couldn’t agree more about following the light when dodging and burning.
superbe ... I just discover this plug-in. It is great. I hope to understand better and better with your auto
Beautiful tutorial, Dave. Thanks!
It is my pleasure and honor Jorge.
I've recently added a graphics tablet, so I really appreciate showing how you use one with dodging & burning and other steps. Enhancing mist & fog has always been challenging. Really liked the Blend-If with the vignette, too. These Full Edits are great. Thanks Dave!
You’re welcome Chris.
Absolutely brilliant edit thank you
You’re welcome.
Another video full of great tips. I especially liked your tips on dodging with colour and using the Blend-If on the vignette. Thank you once again. My PS skills just keep getting better thanks to your tutorials.
You are welcome Sam. Thanks for watching.
Dave….thanks for another great full edit. Allows us to see your thought process through all portions of your edit. I loved the extra tip of modifying the vignette mask with blendif. I have been using the modify mask feature on my vignettes with a darks 1 or 2 to get a similar affect. But I think the blend if is quicker and gives a more realtime view of what is happening to the vignette. Thanks for that great tip. Love your TK Fridays!
You’re welcome Mickey and thanks for watching.
Es fantástico lo que muestras al mundo! Estoy aprendiendo más con tus vídeos que después de dos años de formación !!!
Muchísimas gracias por compartir tus conocimientos ! 😃🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Amazing !
Thank you.
Dave…. I am starting to look into maybe picking up a Wacom based on your recommendation. First, what model do you use? And second, do you have or can you make a video on using it. I'm told there is a steep learning curve and requires lots of hand/eye coordination.
Which Wacom Tablet do you suggest? Really fun to work along with you. Tanks to Keith for the image.
Dave, which graphics tablet would you recommend? Loved this one, just down the road from my home. Dodging and burning certianly makes a huge difference, I have also started using the "Paint Contrast" in the Actions...great results.
I have an Wacom Tablet that is probably close to 10 years old and I have always enjoyed using it. It's an Intuos PTK640. I haven't researched them lately because mine is still working fine. There are other brands on the market now. Maybe some other folks who have recently purchased tablets will comment.
Thanks!
Hi Dave, Thanks for another brilliant display of craftsmanship. I had forgotten how to do this light painting technique with the Dodge and Burn, and I'm learning lots of new things I can do with the TK8 panel. I wonder if it's possible to do a video on creating amazing black and white images using the TK8 panel, complete with dodge and burn, adding mist and colour overlays, that sort of thing? I'd greatly appreciate it as Monochrome is one of my favourite genres. Cheers for now, and thanks again.
Thanks and a great topic for a TK Friday.
Thanks
Hello. Days ago i saw one of your videos showing how to remove some halos using the brush in darken mode but I can’t find it. Can you tell me in which one it was or make a video showing this technique?
Thanks
Hi dave, I wonder why all TK8 tutorial had no demonstration about portaite photo (except flowers or macro animals), it's all landscape.
That will come. Stay tuned and thanks for the feedback.
Hello Dave, thanks for the great videos. You have greatly shortened my learning curve. I have never used a Wacom, what do you think would be a good size to use?
Hi Darrell. I bought my Wacom tablet many years ago ( I am thinking 10 years). I have a PTK 640. I think the surface area (where you use the pen) is around 6 x 9 inches. The overall size is around 10 x 12 inches (just a guess, I haven't measured it)... Wacom products are good but there are probably other products on the market today that are also good and maybe at lower pricing. One thing I can say about my Wacom Tablet is that for all of the years I have owned and used it, it has never given me any problems. Maybe some other folks who have new Tablet and Pen products will chime in with their thoughts...
Thanks for the insight......
Great stuff, Dave. Regarding the color dodging/burning in the video, how would the results differ if you used Linear Light?
Thanks Roger. You can get similar results but they are different. I would suggest that you try both methods and see which one works best for your needs. I did try the Linear Light method but felt the dodging with color worked the best.
@@thejoyofeditingwithdavekelly Thanks, Dave. Your videos are great, and I appreciate that you take the time to reply to comments and questions.
Dave, Thank you for these, I am learning a lot, My question is around 11 minute mark when I selected Object selection tool in Lasso mode (Object finder unchecked, sample all layers unchecked Hard edge checked) after many tries Get the error "Couldn't find an object to select...." What did you do for Photoshop to easily select the area you designated?
Try checking on Sample All Layers and see if that helps. Also if that doesn’t then click on the (Background Layer) and it should be able to find the selection.
Hope you do my photo next Friday
I haven't planned that far ahead yet James.
HI Dave
Great tutorial. I have just noticed that at the end of each colour grading layer there is a circle with half black and half white. If you click this it takes you back to the colour grading settings for that layer and you can readjust the settings if you think it is necessary. However on the latest version of TK8 you get a curves layer sign at the left hand end of the colour grading layer and when you click this it takes you back to the curves layer in the properties box and no colour grading setting. You then have to click on the colour grading tool and there is still no sign of your previous settings so you have to click on the small square for either the shadows , highlights and mid-tones and then your previous settings appear and you can readjust to what you want. Is this a new feature of the updated TK8 or have I got mine set up wrong. Hope you can help.
Brian here is the proper way of using the Color Grading Tool for making re-adjustments: if you need to make a readjustment, go back to the Color Grading Tool Layer that you want to re-adjust and click on it to make sure it is active. Then Make sure the Color Grading Tool is showing up in the TK8 MultiMask Panel. If it is not then Click on the Color Grading Tool Icon in the TK8 MultiMask Panel to open up the Color Grading Tool. If you left click on the rectangle with the three colors (black, gray and white) (Top of the Color Grading Tool Interface) you will be able to see if any actual color grading was applied to the Active Layer, represented by where the Blocks are located within the Color Wheel. If you need to adjust the Luminosity value of any of the Blocks (black, gray or white) you will need to left click on the block you wish to re-adjust and you will see where it is currently set and you will now be able to alter it. You can also move the Block in the Color Wheel to adjust a Color Grade. To Reset all of the blocks Right Click on the Rectangle on the Right of the Color Grading Tool Top Interface. This is the proper way to use the Color Grading Tool. Note: It is very important to never adjust the actual Curves Adjustment in the Properties Panel or that will mess up the Color Grading Tool’s settings for the Active Layer. Make all of your adjustments within the Color Grading Tool…I hope this helps…
@@thejoyofeditingwithdavekelly Hi Dave. Thanks for the help and swift reply. great explanation which will help me understand the process. I have been working through your tutorials and I couldn't understand why in your previous tutorials such as " Revisiting the Scottish Islands," when you selected the colour grading tool the layer signified it was an adjustment layer by the small circle shaded black and white. However in your " Blue Mountains Australia," edit when you used the colour grading tool the layer signified it was a curves adjustment layer by the curves sign, and not an adjustment layer with the small circle. This is also the same in your latest tutorial "Reviving a Dull Image." I can't understand why this has changed. Hope you can help
Now I see what you mean. Thanks for pointing out the Tutorial the Circle on the Color Grading Tool showed up. The Color Grading Tool has always been a Curves Adjustment Layer so it would make sense to see a Curves Adjustment Icon. I did some research and it seems that the Circle Icon shows up when you have a Small Layer Thumbnail Size but if you increased the Thumbnail Size it would then Display as a Curves Adjustment Icon. The Small Icon Size will show the Circle but Medium and Large will show the Curves Adjustment Icon. You can change the Thumbnail Size by Right Clicking on the Adjustment Layer Icon.
@@thejoyofeditingwithdavekelly Hi Dave thanks I really appreciate your quick and really helpful replies. I am really enjoying working through your tutorials which are definitely increasing my knowledge of the TK8 panel. Keep up the fantastic work and now because you are supplying the PDF files of your process it does help learning. Glad you were able to understand what I was trying to explain. Sometimes it can be difficult to put into words regarding a question.
Hi Dave. Sorry I have just tried what you suggested and no matter what size of thumbnail I use it still shows the curves adjustment icon. No worries since your detailed information about the colour grading tool I now know how to use it correctly.
Thanks Dave & Keith. Love TK Friday !! A quick question, do you have a Instagram or FB group page where we can upload our edit from your TK Friday sessions ?
I have an instagram but I need to get it up to speed.
Thanks!
Thank you Ralph.
Thanks!
Thank you Patrick.