This is the 1st class opening the series of 8 - "Photography Classics: Artistic Black and White Conversion Techniques in Photoshop." In this class you will learn the basic principles behind b&w conversions. If you've ever wanted to know "why photographers shoot in b&w" or "what does that mean to see in b&w" - take this class and I'll answer your questions!

This class sets the theory basis, next 7 classes are purely "hands-on" full edits. Original versions of all photos are provided - simply download them and follow me along!

Learn whole range of the most powerful and flexible black and white conversion techniques; Starting with the 1-step techniques you'll gradually work towards the most powerful tools.

• You will be working in "non-destructive" way with Adjustment Layers to massively speed up the editing work;
• You will master the most effective and flexible Photoshop tool in terms of photo editing - The Curves Tool
• You will learn how to blend multiple adjustments in a seamless way in one image with help of masking techniques
• You will learn how to evaluate tonal range in your images with the Histogram Tool and you will be using it as a basic reference in your workflow
• You will achieve stunning results with your images and develop your artistic skills

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