Every Step is a different Adjustment Layer. You can create every step in an Action or you can keep the Adjustment Layers in a map and replace the photo everytime you want to apply the effect on a different photo.
Step 1: Levels:
Step 2: Color Balance:
For the Shadows:
For the Highlights:
Step 3: Color Fill:
Fill this Adjustment Layer with a Bright Blue (#2284dc) and set the Blend Mode to Soft Light and the opacity around 80%.
Today’s Quick Effect is Western Mood. Every step is a different Adjustment Layers.
Step 1: Gradient Map. With colors: #453910 (deep amber) -> #dbf9ff (very pale cyan).
Step 2: Levels:
Step 3: Curves:
Step 4: New Layer.
Fill the layer with a Light Gray (like #c2c2c2). Then apply the Add Noise filter with 20%, gaussian and monochromatic.
Then add a Gradient Overlay in the Layerstyle: Blend Mode is Color Burn, Opacity: around 30%, Gradient Black-White, Angle is 90°, Scale is 150% (max.).
Set the Blend Mode to Divide and opacity around 30%.
Artistieke Bizon 