Using Gradient Maps

Learn how to create a tone-rich black & white image with ease in Photoshop Elements using the powerful Gradient Map tool

THEY SAY THERE’S more than one way to skin a cat. We’ve always found this idiom to be a bit on the gruesome side so from now on we’re going to use – there’s more than one way to convert an image to black & white in Photoshop. While not as catchy an utterance, it’s just as true. There are numerous ways that you can go about transforming your images into black & white masterpieces – while some methods offer more control, others are fast and easy one-click solutions. Some methods allow you to control each colour channel individually, while others let you tweak the tonality of your shadows, mid-tones and highlights to a greater degree. There’s no right or wrong way to do it, but knowing the different approaches…

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