The Secret To DRAMATIC Black & White Images In Photoshop

Tired of flat black and white images? Try this technique in Photoshop!
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Timestamps:
0:00 The Problem With Regular BW Edits
0:36 Using Gradient Maps For Better Black & White Edits
1:38 Adding Contrast With Gradient Maps
3:14 Adding Extra Drama To Black And White Edits
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Learn how to edit black and white photos in Photoshop using a slightly different method than you might expect. Rather than using the Black and White adjustment layer, this lesson shows you the advantage of using Gradient Maps instead to create dramatic black and white images that are more captivating and eye-catching. With the addition of dodging and burning, these techniques are the ultimate way to make stand-out black and white effects in any image! Enjoy :)

[WanderFeetChronicles]

That has to be the most simplistic yet effective black and white editing I’ve seen, this will be my new way of adding life to my B&W imagery! Thanks for the cheat sheet also, very helpful. You’ve got a new subscriber!

[thedevil]

You are among the best photoshop teachers on youtube, Brandon. Thank you for this video, and stay safe.

[mistyoutdoorsinaz]

This took my black & white images to an entirely new level! I love your style of teaching- very step by step and methodical. Thank you so much.

[EricZentner]

this was one of the best B&W tutorials i've ever seen. . . never seen this method and it's terrific

[wurtzi]

Your presentation is excellent. Clear, to the point, well edited and devoid of filler. Well done!

[mysteriousbruddah]

Thank you for this video and "Cheat Sheet." I love black and white photography and this has been one of, if not the most, helpful videos that I've watched so far. It's easily given me what I consider more "professional" results.

[catseyes]

This was great! I was already using the gradient map and D&B tools, but I love putting it on a 50% gray new layer for much better control & manipulation.

Thanks so much being an excellent teacher; methodically showing each step, AND creating cheat sheets, now I don’t have to transcribe!

Blessings,
Cat-

[adventure_photo]

Nice tutorial explained really well Brendan! Years ago I downloaded an action for this from somewhere and I use it for every b&w conversion. This action also adds a channel mixer adjustment layer clipped to main image and under gradient map layer that adds another additional layer of control for tone and contrast.

[birdie]

Very helpful methods here. Thanks for your cheat sheet. Great video without too much talk.

[carmenspratt]

I’ve struggled with B&W images…until now…Thank you for this and your PDF Cheat Sheet share!

[gregsmith]

Thank you soo much for the video! cheers from Poland :)

[BubblesPothowari]

Wonderful lesson. Fluent, fast, fun !!

[scottyg]

Aahhh now I get what you were saying in the previous Gradient video.

Cheers

[cynthianicholl]

Thanks you. Also subscribed! Do you have a video on bland skies converted into B&W perhaps?

[raisinsawdust]

Use the following in Adobe Camera Raw

Temp = 14750
Tint - 75
Contrast 50%
50% white/50% black

Adjust exposure, highlights and shadows
Then curves if needed

This will get you to a better starting place for your own preset starting point!

[thomaslanik]

Excellent. I CANNOT find the "Cheat Sheet" mentioned... Where?

[davidmilisock]

We call this the long way around the barn.

[domehouse]

There’s a lot of things incorrect about the final image. In the thumbnail you’ve completely blown out the highlights. That is a no no.

[SarahdipitousCo]

This didn't work. Right off the bat the image just looked inverted.

[tjmanou]

Too many "Secret" videos out these days. There was nothing secret about this.