Gradient Wheel - Professional Color Grading Plugin for Photoshop

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  1. eini666

    eini666 Apprentice I

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    Due to a rather unpleasant situation that arose in one of the threads, I decided to share an early version of my Photoshop plugin. With the holidays approaching, I see this as a time for unity, mutual understanding, and building something together, especially within the community we have here, which I genuinely consider valuable.
    The version being shared is a free, basic edition of the plugin. It requires no licenses, activation, or additional steps; you install and use it. Think of it as a tool for open testing and everyday work, with no obligations attached.
    The full, final version of the plugin is a paid product, but I have no intention of persuading or pushing anyone to purchase it. Everyone can decide for themselves if and when it becomes useful to them.
    The only thing I ask in return is honest feedback on how it works, comments on how it works, and suggestions on what could be improved or expanded. This kind of feedback is genuinely valuable to me and helps bring the project to a solid, well-refined final form.
    Enjoy using it, and thank you in advance for any constructive input.

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    Gradient Wheel - Professional Color Grading Plugin for Photoshop.

    What is "Gradient Wheel"?
    Gradient Wheel is a powerful color grading plugin for Adobe Photoshop that brings cinematic color correction directly into your workflow. Using an intuitive color wheel interface, you can precisely control the color balance of shadows, midtones, and highlights in your images - just like professional colorists do in cinema and photography.

    Key Features
    Interactive Color Wheel

    • Visual color control - Drag points on the wheel to adjust colors in real-time
    • Three tonal ranges - Separate control for Shadows, Midtones, and Highlights
    • Live preview - See changes instantly as you work
    • Precise adjustments - Fine-tune Hue, Saturation, and Luminosity with sliders
    Professional Color Harmonies
    Choose from 4 automatic color harmony modes:

    • Complementary - Classic opposite colors
    • Analogous - Harmonious adjacent colors
    • Triadic - Balanced three-color schemes
    • Split Complementary - Softer complementary variations
    • Manual - Full creative control
    Built-in Cinematic Presets
    9 professionally crafted color grades ready to use:

    • Teal & Orange - Hollywood blockbuster look
    • Sunset - Warm golden hour tones
    • Cool Blue - Crisp, cold atmosphere
    • Vintage - Classic film aesthetic
    • Purple Dream - Creative purple tones
    • Forest Green - Natural outdoor vibes
    • Moody - Dark, dramatic look
    • Golden Hour - Warm, rich glow
    • Arctic - Cool, icy tones
    Smart Color Picker
    • Click any point on the wheel to pick colors from your image
    • Step-by-step guide - Built-in instructions for using the eyedropper
    • Multiple selections - Pick colors for all three tonal ranges
    • Accurate conversion - RGB to HSL color space mapping
    Advanced Controls
    • Blend Modes - All Photoshop blend modes supported
    • Opacity Control - Fine-tune effect intensity (0-100%)
    • Generate Random Look - based on gradient map noise
    • Non-destructive - Works with adjustment layers
    Full History System
    • Undo/Redo - Up to 20 steps of history
    • Action labels - See exactly what you changed
    • Timeline view - Navigate through your editing history
    • Quick restore - Jump back to any previous state
    Perfect For:
    • Photographers - Create consistent color grades across photo series
    • Digital Artists - Add cinematic looks to digital paintings
    • Content Creators - Professional color grading for social media
    • Filmmakers - Match color between video stills
    • Retouchers - Fine-tune skin tones and color balance
    • Designers - Explore color harmonies for design projects
    How It Works
    1. Open your image in Photoshop
    2. Launch the plugin from the Plugins panel
    3. Choose a preset or start from scratch
    4. Drag the wheel points to adjust shadows, midtones, and highlights
    5. Fine-tune with sliders and blend modes
    6. Save your work - The plugin creates non-destructive adjustment layers
    System Requirements:

    • Photoshop 2022 or newer
    • Windows 10/11
    • MacOS (not tested)
    • Download the .ccx file
    • Double-click to install
    • Restart Photoshop
    • Find it in: Plugins -> Gradient Wheel

      Or extract the CCX file via WinRAR and put the whole folder in C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop 2026\Plug-ins

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  2. Aurélien

    Aurélien New Member

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    Thank you! Does the product work on macOS? Is there any chance for Mac users to test it out? Also, what additional features will be included in the paid version? Where can I find more information about the product?
     
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    eini666 Apprentice I

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    I don't use macOS, so I can't test if it works. You can test it; it's built on JavaScript/CSS/HTML without any DLLs.
    My website https://gradientwheel.com
     
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    Tried on macOS - you can't install it :-(
     
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    Try use ChatGPT to explain how to install plug-in on macOS. It shows me few solutions but i can`t verify them.
     
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    eini666 Apprentice I

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    This is what chatGPT says:
     
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    Your website URL is unreachable.
    Your website URL is unreachable.
     
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    eini666 Apprentice I

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    thank you!
     
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    Thanks for Sharing
     
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