Duotoning an image

This will allow you to duotone an image with a separate tint in the shadows and highlights.

Highlight tint

Complete the image as for a highlight tint exactly as before.

Copy the adjustment layer

Cnrl Click on the highlight adjustment layer.
Choose Duplicate Layer . . .

Name the new layer

Enter Shadow Tint as a layer name..

The Mask

Select the Mask icon for the new layer.

Invert the mask

Go Image > Adjustments > Invert.
This will invert the mask to now mask the highlights instead of the shadows as previously.

Shadow tint

  1. Double click on the Solid Color icon to choose colour for shadows.
  2. Ensure that the Blend is set to Color.
  3. Adjust the Opacity to 20-30% as required.

Final duotone Image

The image will now have a tinted shadows and highlights.

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