Mapping Light, Shaping Color

A mathematical perspective on image processing with Photoshop

A scenic view of rugged rock formations at sunrise, with a vast desert landscape in the background and soft pastel colors illuminating the sky.

On this site, we explore the mathematics underlying Photoshop’s many tools — blend modes, luminosity masks, Channel Mixer, gradient maps, color selections, Blend If, and more — with an eye toward deeper understanding and superior image processing.

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