To copy a color adjustment in Photoshop, you can use the method described in the provided video, which focuses on color grading from a reference image. The key is to use the "Match Color" adjustment.
Here's a step-by-step guide based on the video reference:
Steps to Copy a Color Adjustment using Match Color
- Open your target image: Begin by opening the image that you want to apply the color adjustment to in Photoshop.
- Open the reference image: Open the reference image, which contains the color grading you would like to copy.
- Select "Match Color" Adjustment:
- Go to Image in the top menu.
- Select Adjustments then choose Match Color.
- Choose the Source:
- In the "Match Color" dialog box, find the "Source" dropdown.
- Select the name of the reference image you opened in step 2 as the source. This tells Photoshop which image has the desired color grading.
- Preserve Luminance (Optional):
- Check the box labeled "Preserve Luminance". This ensures that only the color is adjusted, leaving the brightness of your target image intact. This is recommended to produce a better result.
- Adjust Color Intensity and Fading:
- Use the Color Intensity and Fade sliders to fine-tune the copied color grading and achieve your desired look.
- Preview and Apply:
- Observe the changes in the preview window.
- If you are happy with the result, click "OK" to apply the color adjustment.
Practical Insights
- Fine-tuning: After applying the Match Color adjustment, you can fine-tune the results using other adjustment layers like Curves, Levels, Hue/Saturation, etc.
- Different Source: You are not limited to image files, you can use a color copied from another layer of your current document as a reference too.
- Layer Masks: Applying layer masks to your adjustment layers can allow for localized color grading, giving you much more creative control.
By following these steps, you can effectively copy color adjustments from any reference image to your own images in Photoshop.
