"Value Based Workflow"

NOTE: This will be a Zoom Meeting. The URL will be sent to those who respond "Yes" on the RSVP list after it closes at 2:00 PM on Monday April 14th.

"Value-Based Workflow" in Photoshop involves utilizing the tonal values of an image to enhance color renditions and achieve a balanced composition. This approach focuses on the interplay of light and dark (the value structure) rather than solely on color hue or saturation. By meticulously adjusting and refining the values through techniques such as levels, curves, and gradients, artists can create depth, contrast, and emphasis in their work. This methodology allows the colors to resonate more effectively, as their vibrancy is grounded in a solid value foundation, ultimately leading to more harmonious and visually compelling images. The result is a nuanced blending of color and light that captivates viewers and enhances the overall aesthetic quality of the artwork.
Stephen Burns (www.chromeallusion.com) is a digital artist and author of books on being creative with your digital tools. He is an Adobe AEL (Adobe Educational Leader) as well as an Adobe Community Expert and has taught digital creativity internationally. He is an Instructor at Goldenwest College and Santa Monica College and Coast College and Studio Arts of Los Angeles. He worked as a Pro-Artist for WACOM Technologies and he is the president Of Photoshop Users Group (www.sdphotoshopusers.com) which is currently the largest Adobe Photoshop Users group in the country. You can view the Facebook section at https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoshopusersgroup.