In this video, I’m using Photoshop’s new Clarity and Dehaze controls to create a controllable “hazy atmosphere” effect that blends naturally. The problem with Clarity/Dehaze inside Photoshop is that they can feel like a hammer, so I’ll mask them using the Green channel for balanced separation, then soften and contain the effect with mask feathering and Levels.
You’ll see how this creates an “Orton-style” glow without the smeary look, plus how to fine-tune it with opacity, mask feather, Levels on the mask, and a clipped Curves layer to control exactly where the glow lives (highlights vs shadows) and even add subtle color shaping.
Download the free action, try it on your images (landscapes, portraits, weddings, fine art) I think you’re going to love it!
The Channels Atmosphere Action
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Experiment with the free action used in this lesson! Push button atmosphere at you fingertips. There’s a guide that will help you remember what to adjust to!
CHANNELS: Beyond Luminosity Masking
Masking in Photoshop can be hard, but advanced masking can feel impossible without proper direction. In this course, I’ll empower you with all the knowledge you need to take your images to new heights!
For Blake, it's all about the art and process synergy. He dives deep into complex topics and makes them easy to understand through his outside-the-box thinking so that you can use these tricks in your workflow today!
OMG- I can’t wait to try this out! Amazing Blake. I’ve been planning to play with channels for a while. It’s time to take the course. Thanks so much.
As always thanks so much Blake for some wonderful tools and education. I am in the Channels Course, and appreciate this glow action as a supplement to the course. Looking forward to learning more about channels and playing with my images.
All the very best.
Tim
Just used your Glow Action Blake, LOVE IT!!!! Thanks so much!
Thank you for the action. I am taking the Channels Course and it is mind blowing, exciting and I can see the difference in images that I thought were lost forever. If you are not an f64 member you are really missing out of excellent, practical training that will take your images to the next level and set you apart from the average photography artist!
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Your new channels course – is that for free for members??
Yes. For Elite Members with an active monthly or annual subscription.