Process 1: create a new file and a colorful background


*i save the file every time once I have done the adjustment

Step 1: Open a new psd file

Choose “File > New > Under Name column-type the name of file, for example like “FOM Open Day E-wallpaper” > Under the “Preset” column – choose “International Paper” > Under the “Size” column – choose “A4” > click “OK”

Step 2: Unlock the “Background” Layer

In the Layers Panel, select the “Background” Layer > Double click the “Background” Layer to unlock the layer, then it will prompt out a “New Layer” option box > Under Name column - type the name of layer, for example like “Background” > Click “OK”

Step 3: Change the “Background” Layer Style

In the Layers Panel, select the “Background” Layer > Double click the “Background” Layer, a “Layer Style” option box will prompt out > Click the “Gradient Overlay” > Click “OK”

*As you can see, the “Background layer” has change to a “White-Black” Gradient Overlay style.

Step 4: Change the “Gradient Overlay” style

In the Layers Panel, under the “Background” Layer has shown a effects of “Gradient Overlay”, double click the “Gradient Overlay”, then it will prompt out a “Layer Style” option box which show the option of “Gradient Overlay” > Click the “Gradient” column, a option box of “Gradient Editor” will prompt out > Under the “Presets” , choose the last figure which name is “Neutral Density” > click “OK” > Click “OK” again when it return to the “Layer Style” option box.

*As you can see, the “Background layer” style has changed to a more light grey form.

Step 5: Change the “Gradient Overlay” style’s colors

In the Adjustments Panel, choose “Color Balance” >

• under the “Midtones” option,
• increase the color option of “Cyan-Red” to +68
• decrease the color option of “Magenta-Green” to -1
• increases the color option of “Yellow-Blue” to +66

• under the “Shadows” option,
• decrease the color option of “Cyan-Red” to -19
• increase the color option of “Magenta-Green” to +48
• decrease the color option of “Yellow-Blue” to -48

• under the “Highlights” option,
•  increase the color option of “Cyan-Red” to +59
• decrease the color option of “Magenta-Green” to -6
• decrease the color option of “Yellow-Blue” to -20

  * Always make sure “Preserve Luminosity” is ticked

Click the “Layers” Panel to return to the layer view. As you can see, the “Gradient Overlay” style’s colors have change to a more colorful color.