How to Fake Color-Gel Lighting in Photoshop!

How to Fake Color-Gel Lighting in Photoshop!

In this tutorial, PiXimperfect unveils an inventive method for simulating color-gel lighting effects in Photoshop. You'll explore how to recreate the dynamic look of multiple colored light sources by leveraging Gradient Maps. This technique allows you to precisely control both the brightness and color of the lighting in your images.

The tutorial walks you through the steps to achieve a vibrant and dramatic lighting effect, typically used in studio photography. By the end, you'll know how to apply and adjust color gels to transform your photos with striking, colored lighting, adding depth and flair to your compositions.

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