Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Master the power of Camera Raw's Color Grading, and discover how to manipulate color, drama, and mood with a simple 2-step approach in Photoshop!
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In this tutorial, learn how to first make the subject stand out using the advanced masking features in Camera Raw, and then use the Color Grading wheels to modify the color and brightness of highlights, shadows, and midtones to give your image the absolute dramatic look you want. We'll also explore several other settings to manipulate light, warmth, and tone selectively. Finally, we will also touch upon a few adjustment layer techniques to add light leaks and contrast to finish the image. We have two examples throughout to help you follow along and master, and I hope this tutorial helps you. Thank you so much for watching :)
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► TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Make the Subject Stand Out - Example 1
01:50 Adding Color and Effects - Example 1
04:37 Finishing Touch, Light Leak, and Contrast - Example 1
09:01 Make the Subject Pop - Example 2
09:47 Adding the Color - Example 2
11:03 Adding Drama with Curves - Example 2
11:58 Targetted Adjustments to Subject and Background - Example 2
14:27 Global Adjustments to Add Punch - Example 2
15:09 Creating the Old Film Look - Example 2
16:55 Wrapping Up
► RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE & CREATIVE RESOURCES:
✅ The Best A.I. Powered High-End Portrait Retouching Plugins: https://pix.live/retouch4me
✅ Official PiXimperfect Compositing Plugin: https://pix.live/pixcomposite
✅ Unlimited Photoshop Actions, Plugins, Brushes, Assets, etc: https://pix.live/envato
✅ Music Used in PiXimperfect Videos: https://pix.live/music
► THE GEAR I USE:
✅ My Graphic Tablet: https://pix.live/wacompro
✅ Recommended Budget Tablet: https://pix.live/wacomlite
✅ Primary Microphone: https://pix.live/mic1
✅ Budget Microphone: https://pix.live/mic2
✅ Audio Interface: https://pix.live/audiointerface
✅ Camera: https://pix.live/camera
✅ Lens: https://pix.live/lens
► DOWNLOADS:
1. Sample Image: https://pix.live/gradeenginesample
2. Finished PSD: https://pix.live/colorenginepro (Only for PiXimperfect Pro Members)
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Facebook: facebook.com/piximperfect
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Master the power of Camera Raw's Color Grading, and discover how to manipulate color, drama, and mood with a simple 2-step approach in Photoshop!
🚀 Join PiXimperfect Pro - The Ultimate Photoshop Training Course: https://pix.live/pro
In this tutorial, learn how to first make the subject stand out using the advanced masking features in Camera Raw, and then use the Color Grading wheels to modify the color and brightness of highlights, shadows, and midtones to give your image the absolute dramatic look you want. We'll also explore several other settings to manipulate light, warmth, and tone selectively. Finally, we will also touch upon a few adjustment layer techniques to add light leaks and contrast to finish the image. We have two examples throughout to help you follow along and master, and I hope this tutorial helps you. Thank you so much for watching :)
► Students Offer: Get Photoshop along with 20+ licensed apps + AI features with Creative Cloud Pro, at a special discounted price: https://pix.live/photoshop
► TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Make the Subject Stand Out - Example 1
01:50 Adding Color and Effects - Example 1
04:37 Finishing Touch, Light Leak, and Contrast - Example 1
09:01 Make the Subject Pop - Example 2
09:47 Adding the Color - Example 2
11:03 Adding Drama with Curves - Example 2
11:58 Targetted Adjustments to Subject and Background - Example 2
14:27 Global Adjustments to Add Punch - Example 2
15:09 Creating the Old Film Look - Example 2
16:55 Wrapping Up
► RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE & CREATIVE RESOURCES:
✅ The Best A.I. Powered High-End Portrait Retouching Plugins: https://pix.live/retouch4me
✅ Official PiXimperfect Compositing Plugin: https://pix.live/pixcomposite
✅ Unlimited Photoshop Actions, Plugins, Brushes, Assets, etc: https://pix.live/envato
✅ Music Used in PiXimperfect Videos: https://pix.live/music
► THE GEAR I USE:
✅ My Graphic Tablet: https://pix.live/wacompro
✅ Recommended Budget Tablet: https://pix.live/wacomlite
✅ Primary Microphone: https://pix.live/mic1
✅ Budget Microphone: https://pix.live/mic2
✅ Audio Interface: https://pix.live/audiointerface
✅ Camera: https://pix.live/camera
✅ Lens: https://pix.live/lens
► DOWNLOADS:
1. Sample Image: https://pix.live/gradeenginesample
2. Finished PSD: https://pix.live/colorenginepro (Only for PiXimperfect Pro Members)
► LET'S CONNECT:
Instagram: instagram.com/piximperfect
Facebook: facebook.com/piximperfect
Twitter: twitter.com/piximperfect
