How to Learn Value Composition EASY

I'm going to show you a quick Photoshop trick to check your value compositions. Instead of using Posterize, add a Gradient Map layer so you can control where values shift from light to dark. This helps you see your value groupings and adjust them as needed. It's like getting instant feedback without needing an instructor. But be cautious, relying too much on tools can hinder your creativity. Use them to improve your eye, but don't let them limit your ability to explore and experiment on your own. If you don’t have access to photoshop I made a similar tool you can use at https://proko.com/values Learn more about drawing basics including values in the premium course at https://proko.com/drawing Free Drawing Basics Lessons: https://youtube.com/watch?v=tx5kJvI14Jg&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHHMNwxuVk0IcGRtPGHi4vN9 CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Gradient Trick 02:54 - How I Use it for Edges 04:14 - Is This Cheating? 08:34 - Stealing Like an Artist 09:57 - Value Study Tool 11:00 - Outro #photoshop #Fundamentals #composition Subscribe to Proko: https://bit.ly/SubProko Don't miss new tutorials - Hit the BELL! Premium Videos - https://proko.com/store Pose photo sets - https://proko.com/poses FOLLOW PROKO: Email Newsletter - https://proko.com/subscribe https://instagram.com/prokotv https://twitter.com/prokotv https://tiktok.com/@prokotv https://facebook.com/prokotv https://instagram.com/stanprokopenko https://twitter.com/stanprokopenko WATCH MORE PROKO: Latest Uploads: https://youtube.com/watch?v=-Pu1uGh1-Y4&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHH0YGMCXa4uWsHVwTDkDcpN Figure Drawing: https://youtube.com/watch?v=74HR59yFZ7Y&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHGuMuprDarMz_Y9Fbw_d2ws Art of Caricature: https://youtube.com/watch?v=FOURPIkpPXk&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHEkeRGn6aFRct0kq4oDwwTa Popular Videos: https://youtube.com/watch?v=1EPNYWeEf1U&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHHR_SKsGtufNd8uo2L7_vTQ ABOUT PROKO: Instructional How to Draw videos for artists. My drawing lessons are approachable enough for beginners and detailed enough for advanced artists. My philosophy is to teach timeless concepts in an entertaining way. I believe that when you are having fun, you learn better. I take pride in producing high-quality videos that you will enjoy watching and re-watching. CREDITS: Artist | Instructor - Stan Prokopenko (https://stanprokopenko.com) Producer - Stan Prokopenko, Sean Ramsey (http://peoplewhodrawstuff.com), Charlie Nicholson (https://instagram.com/shloogorgh/) Script - Stan Prokopenko Production Assistance - Stephen Clark (https://peppermintgentleman.com) Editing - Hongju Lim, Charlie Nicholson Publishing - John Birchall, Alex Otis Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra Additional music by Epidemic Sound