The
Gradient Map command maps the equivalent grayscale range of an image
to the colors of a specified gradient fill. If you specify a two‑color
gradient fill, for example, shadows in the image are mapped to one
of the endpoint colors of the gradient fill, highlights are mapped
to the other endpoint color, and midtones are mapped to the gradations
in between.
Do one of the following:
Choose Image > Adjustments >
Gradient Map.
Choose Layer > New Adjustment Layer >
Gradient Map. Click OK in the New Layer dialog box.
Specify the gradient fill you want to use:
To choose from a list of gradient fills,
click the triangle to the right of the gradient fill displayed in
the Gradient Map dialog box. Click to select the desired gradient
fill, and then click in a blank area of the dialog box to dismiss the
list. For information on customizing the gradient fill list, see Work with the Preset Manager.
To edit the gradient fill currently displayed in
the Gradient Map dialog box, click the gradient fill. Then modify
the existing gradient fill or create a new gradient fill using the
Gradient Editor. (See Create a smooth gradient.)
By default, the shadows, midtones, and highlights of the
image are mapped respectively to the starting (left) color, midpoint,
and ending (right) color of the gradient fill.
Select either, none, or both of the Gradient options:
Dither
Adds random noise to smooth the appearance of the gradient
fill and reduces banding effects.
Reverse
Switches the direction of the gradient fill, reversing
the gradient map.
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