Photo Plus - USA (2019-07)

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GRADIENT

MAP

ADJUSTMENTS

The Gradient Map

adjustment layer is one

of Affinity Photo’s most

useful toning tools. It

lets us choose colours for

different points on the

gradient (there are three

to begin with but you can

double-click to add

more), these are then

‘mapped’ on to the tonal

range of the image. This

means we can give shots

a vintage look, like sepia,

selenium or cyanotype,

and choose exactly which

shades of colour to use

for the shadows,

midtones and highlights.

After adding colour

points we can drag them

left or right to change the

balance of colours, which

is useful for fine-tuning

the effect.

TEACH YOURSELF AFFINITY PHOTO

If the image lacks

punch try adding a

Curves adjustment

layer and plot an

S-shaped curve line

to boost contrast

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