Photoshop Color and Tone: Mastering Adjustments and Correction

Getting colors and lighting right in Photoshop can often feel like guesswork. To create truly stunning, professional images, you need to understand exactly how the software interprets color and tonality. This text-based course guides you through the foundational science of digital color, teaching you how to use adjustment tools with absolute precision and confidence. By learning how digital images store color and light data, you will move past random slider adjustments and start making intentional, professional-grade edits. You will gain a deep understanding of how to read image data and use that knowledge to fix common exposure and color balance issues. What you'll learn: - Understand how Photoshop processes color channels, histograms, and bit depth. - Master essential adjustment tools including Curves, Levels, and Hue/Saturation. - Apply non-destructive editing workflows using adjustment layers and smart filters. - Correct color casts and balance exposure with precise, targeted selections. - Configure color settings and color spaces for web, mobile, and print. - Practice fine-tuning contrast and tonality through structured written exercises. You will start with core color theory and foundational definitions before moving step-by-step through practical adjustment scenarios and tonal control workflows. This course is designed for beginners who want to build a strong, technical foundation in color correction, with no advanced prerequisites required. Start reading today to unlock complete control over your image adjustments.