Split toning can also be done with the Gradient Map. You can use Gradient to make the split toning. Split Toning essentially means using just a couple of colors or three. It is very easy to do.
This is the effect I will be creating.
I will be using this free stock image. You will find it here
It belongs to mjranum-stock
Step 1 : Use the Quick Selection Tool or the Magnetic Lasso
to cut out the image from the Background.
Or the Pen Tool
You can click the links for the Quick Selection, Magnetic Lasso or the Pen Tool to be taken to the tutorials if you do not know how to use these tools. Personally I refer the the Quick Selection Tool. After completing the selection put the cut out image on its own layer.
Step 2 : The image has been extracted from the Background.
Step 3 : My Layers palette looks like this. I have used the Quick Selection Tool.
Step 4 : Press CTRL+SHIFT+U to desaturate the image.
Step 5 : CTRL+CLICK the Layer thumbnail on the cutout image layer. (Background Copy)
A selection forms around the image of the subject.
Step 6 : Click the New Fill or New Adjustment button.
Step 7 : Click on Gradient Map from the popup.
The Gradient Map 1 Layer forms above the cutout image of the subject.
Step 8 : Click on the Gradient Editor to bring up the Gradients. But before you do let us look at what the image looks like now.
The image looks like this.
Step 9 : Now click on the Gradient Editor. It opens you can see the Gradient Presets.
Step 10 : I have clicked on the Red Green Gradient. Click OK in the Gradient Editor.
The image looks like this.
Step 11 : Change the Blend Mode to Color and reduce the Opacity to 60%.
The image looks like this.
Step 12 : Click on the Background copy layer. CTRL+CLICK the new Layer icon.
Step 13 : A new Layer 1 forms under Background copy layer.
Step 14 : Click the Gradient Tool. Click the Gradient Editor at the top.
Step 15 : In the Gradient Editor change the Gradient type to Noise. Click the Randomize button twice.
I have clicked the Randomize button twice. You can click it any number of times. You will get a different effect every time you click. Click OK in the Gradient editor.
Step 16 : The Gradient is set to Linear which is the default. If it is not click the button.
Step 17 : Press Shift and drag straight across with the Gradient Tool.
This is the effect I have got.
Step 18 : With Layer 1 still selected, turn on the eye icon of the Background Layer.
Step 19 : Change the Blend Mode to Linear Light and reduce the Opacity to 25%. If you are using a different image see which blend mode suits the image.
Step 20 : Click the New Layer icon. A new layer 2 forms above Layer 1.
Step 21 : Change the Foreground/Background Color to White/Black by clicking the small bent arrow.
Step 22 : Click on the Gradient Editor. Click the Foreground to Background Preset.
Step 23 : In the Gradient editor change the Gradient Type to Solid. Click OK.
Step 24 : Click the Radial Gradient.
Step 25 : Drag with the Gradient Tool diagonally from the middle for a slight distance as shown.
The image looks like this.
Step 26 : Change the Blend Moe to Overlay.
The image looks like this.
Step 27 : Press CTRL+J. Layer 2 duplicates into Layer 2 copy.
Step 28 : Press CTRL+T for free selection. A selection forms.
Step 29 : Press SHIFT+ALT and drag middle handle down.
Step 30 : Drag selection down to the bottom.
Press ENTER.
Step 31 : Change the Blend Mode to Screen. Lower the Opacity to 55%.
The finished image.
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