Take Control of Color in Photoshop and Transform Your Images
In my Color Matching Masterclass, I’ve distilled 25 years of experience with Photoshop into a step-by-step process that anyone can follow. You’ll start with the fundamentals of contrast and tonal balance, explore all the tools for tonal and color adjustments, and move on to advanced techniques for precision control—all with hands-on projects that tackle real-world challenges.
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Ultimate Guide to Color Control
Unlock the Power of Seamless Color Matching
Are mismatched colors and tones holding your work back? Whether you're a photographer, designer, or digital artist, mastering the art of color matching is the key to creating polished, professional-quality images. The Color Matching Masterclass is your complete guide to confidently matching colors between any two—or more—images.
Gain full control over the tonal and color balance of your photographs, composites, and designs. With step-by-step lessons, hands-on projects, and advanced tools, this course will teach you everything you need to know to achieve cohesive, visually stunning results every time.
Stop struggling with inconsistent edits. Start creating with precision and artistry.
$57 $157.00
(Three Bonus Packs INCLUDED)
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Mastering the Fundamentals
Great images start with strong foundations. In the first two modules of the Color Matching Masterclass, you’ll master the essentials: contrast, lightness, darkness, the histogram, and the fundamentals of color and mixing. These bedrock concepts are the key to unlocking Photoshop’s advanced tools like Curves and Color Balance.
Too many programs skip over these crucial lessons, leaving you frustrated and stuck. With this course—and the included eBooks—you’ll gain the clarity and confidence to achieve stunning results, every time.
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What You’ll Learn
Every Matching Technique and Matching Tool
In this module, you’ll dive into every tool and technique Photoshop offers for adjusting tone and color. No more guesswork or confusion—by the end, you’ll know exactly which tool to use for every situation and how to achieve the exact color results you want.
From the Harmonize Neural Filter and Match Color tools to Levels, Color Balance, Selective Color, and the all-powerful Curves, this course covers them all. You’ll not only learn how to use each tool but also understand their advantages, limitations, and when to rely on them for the best results.
Master Photoshop’s full color-matching arsenal and take complete control of your edits.
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Real World Projects
In classic Nucly style, you’ll master color matching the best way possible—by doing it! This course includes 21 hands-on projects where you’ll practice matching subjects to a variety of backgrounds, progressing through different levels of difficulty.
These projects are designed to reflect the real-world challenges that photographers and artists face every day. Whether it’s dealing with complex lighting, tricky color casts, or mismatched tones, you’ll learn the exact steps to resolve each issue.
By the end of these projects, you’ll have the confidence and skills to handle any color-matching scenario with precision and ease—no matter how challenging.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Rikard Rodin, Instructor
Rikard is an experienced creative professional with over 20 years of expertise in graphic design, web and interactive design, 3D modeling, and video and motion graphics. Over his career, he has worked with international publishers, print shops, and clients like SEGA, Virgin Unite, and Riot Games. His portfolio includes book and album covers, posters, and full-scale print advertising campaigns, many translated into multiple languages and recognized with design awards.
In addition to his diverse design work, Rikard has developed deep expertise in color matching, working with international publishers and print shops to ensure seamless results across projects. He has shared his knowledge through articles in global design magazines, guest lectures on color theory at Chapman University, and Photoshop training programs that have reached hundreds of thousands of creatives worldwide.
On a personal note, Rikard is a father of twin girls, a photography enthusiast, and an avid woodworker. His training empowers creatives to master Photoshop and bring their ideas to life with confidence.
eBooks Included with Your Course
To help you master every concept in the Color Matching Masterclass, you’ll receive a collection of in-depth eBooks that reinforce what you’ll learn in the lessons. These resources provide clear explanations, practical examples, and additional insights you can revisit anytime—making them a powerful tool for sharpening your skills.
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We’re confident that the Color Matching Masterclass will transform the way you create, but we also want your purchase to be completely risk-free. This course is packed with proven techniques, hands-on projects, and expert insights that are designed to elevate your skills and give you real results.
If, for any reason, you’re not satisfied, and our support team can’t resolve your concerns, we’ll provide a full refund—no questions asked. Your investment in your creative journey is protected because we believe in the value of what we’ve created for you.
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Achieve Confidence in Tone and Color Control
Take your creative work to the next level with the Color Matching Masterclass. This comprehensive course gives you the skills and confidence to achieve full control over tone and color in your images, composites, and designs. By mastering these essential techniques, you’ll transform the way you create, ensuring your work stands out with professional-level quality and precision.
Whether you’re matching colors between two images, refining tonal balance, or creating seamless composites, this course will equip you with the tools and workflows to make it happen. No more guesswork—just stunning, cohesive results every time.
Don’t wait to elevate your craft. Enroll today and unlock your full creative potential!
$57 $157.00
(Three Bonus Packs INCLUDED)
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Lesson 1: Understanding Contrast
Learn the essential concept of contrast and how it shapes the depth, mood, and visual impact of an image. This foundational lesson sets the stage for mastering tonal adjustments throughout the course.
Lesson 2: Lightness vs Darkness
Discover the role of lightness and darkness in shaping visual perception. This lesson explores how tonal values affect the depth and balance of your images, providing a strong foundation for future adjustments.
Lesson 3: Understanding the Histogram
Learn to read and interpret the histogram, a powerful tool for analyzing the tonal range of your images. This lesson will show you how to use it to make precise adjustments and improve your edits.
Lesson 4: Adjusting Tone in Camera RAW
Explore the tonal adjustment tools in Camera RAW and learn how to enhance the light and shadow dynamics of your images with precision.
Lesson 5: Adjusting Tone in Photoshop
Dive into Photoshop’s tonal adjustment tools, including Levels and Curves, to refine light, shadow, and midtones with precision and control.
Lesson 6: Matching Images with Exposure
Learn how to match exposure levels between two images, creating seamless blends for composites and enhancing tonal consistency across projects.
Lesson 7: Fundamentals of Color
Understand the building blocks of color, including color mixing, theory, and harmony. This lesson provides the essential knowledge needed for advanced color matching.
Lesson 8: Adjusting Color in Camera RAW
Master the color adjustment tools in Camera RAW, including temperature and tint controls, to fine-tune and balance colors in your images.
Lesson 9: Adjusting Color in Photoshop
Explore Photoshop’s color adjustment tools, such as Hue/Saturation, Color Balance, and Selective Color, to achieve precise color corrections and enhancements.
Lesson 10: The Neutral Eye Dropper
Learn how to use the neutral eye dropper in Camera RAW and Photoshop to eliminate color casts and achieve accurate color correction with a single click.
Lesson 11: Unlocking Black and White Points
Discover the importance of black and white points in creating contrast and depth, and learn how to adjust them for better tonal control.
Lesson 12: Tools to Adjust Black and White Points
Delve into the tools available in both Camera RAW and Photoshop for refining black and white points, ensuring tonal consistency and clarity.
Lesson 13: Adjusting Black and White Points
Practice adjusting black and white points in real images, learning how to refine tones and remove unwanted color casts.
Lesson 14: Black Point, Scale, and Depth
See how adjusting the black point influences scale, depth, and mood in your composites, and apply this to enhance your scenes.
Lesson 15: Curves: Bending Light and Color
Master the Curves tool, Photoshop’s most versatile adjustment, to control both light and color for stunning, professional results.
Lesson 16: Matching with Curves
Learn how to use the Curves tool to match tones and colors between subjects and backgrounds for seamless blending.
Lesson 17: The Curves Exercise
Get hands-on practice with Curves by working through a structured exercise designed to build your confidence and precision.
Lesson 18: Leveraging the Eye Droppers
Explore advanced techniques with the black and white point eyedroppers in the Curves panel to transfer color grades effortlessly.
Lesson 19: Color Matching Techniques
Discover automated color-matching tools like the Harmonize Neural Filter and learn when and how to use them effectively.
Lesson 20: Color Matching Tools
Compare Photoshop’s color-matching tools in action and learn how to choose the right one to achieve your desired results.
Lesson 21: Matching Project: Studio Portrait
Apply your skills to a studio portrait, learning to match tones and colors seamlessly between a subject and multiple backgrounds.
Lesson 22: Matching Project: Native Child
Take on the challenge of matching a subject with a subtle color cast to various backgrounds with differing tonal balances.
Lesson 23: Matching Project: Elephant
Work through matching an elephant to diverse backgrounds, including a night scene, while tackling complex tonal and color challenges.
Lesson 24: Matching Project: Astronaut
Adjust an astronaut to different high-contrast backgrounds, learning to overcome issues like blown-out highlights and color casts.
Lesson 25: Beyond the Curve: Astronaut
Go beyond basic color matching by integrating an astronaut into an underwater environment using advanced blending techniques.
Lesson 26: Beyond the Curve: Elephant
Refine your integration skills by matching an elephant to a nighttime cityscape using additional tricks for enhanced realism.
Lesson 27: Matching Workflow
Learn an optimized workflow for matching multiple elements in complex composites, focusing on efficiency and consistency.
Lesson 28: Conclusion
Wrap up the course with key takeaways and practical advice for applying your new skills to real-world projects.
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