I'm about to slightly contradict myself. I'm going to use an auto mode and take manual …control of which auto mode I use. …You see, auto just isn't auto. Inside of the Levels dialog, you have several options …to choose from that will improve the accuracy of the effect. …I'm going to go ahead and apply an adjustment layer for levels and then click the submenu …to bring it up. Under Auto Options, you'll see the ability here to change which method …is used. For example, we can achieve an overall brightness and contrast adjustment and that's fine.;…however, I'm a bigger fan of using the Monochromatic or Per Channel. Monochromatic applies an overall …adjustment to all channels at once, and you have the ability to snap neutral midtones …to remove a bit of color cast.…
On the other hand, the Enhance Per Channel Contrast does a nicer job, especially if you …have white balance issues. …This is going to go through and analyze the channels independently. In this case it did …a nice job of removing some of that warm color spill. …
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5/24/2012- Performing an image-correction triage
- Cloning to an empty layer
- Using adjustment layers
- Opening a raw file as a smart object
- Making selective adjustments
- Recovering the detail in skies
- Fixing exposure
- Saving time with Auto Tone and Auto Contrast
- Adjusting hue and saturation
- Controlling adjustment layers with masks
- Adjusting shadows and highlights
- Converting an image to black and white
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Course overview1m 24s
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1. How to Approach Color Correction in Photoshop
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Setting the environment2m 37s
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Performing triage4m 51s
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Getting a fresh opinion1m 52s
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2. Nondestructive Workflows in Photoshop
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Cloning to an empty layer2m 33s
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Using adjustment layers1m 29s
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3. Working with Raw Files Nondestructively
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Recovering skies3m 12s
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Re-editing a raw file2m 6s
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4. Performing Primary Image Adjustments
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Reading the Histogram panel2m 38s
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Adjusting hue and saturation2m 31s
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Using adjustment presets1m 50s
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5. Controlling Adjustment Layers
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Clipping adjustment layers1m 21s
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Blending adjustment layers3m 21s
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6. Using the Shadow/Highlights Command
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7. Special Case Adjustments
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Blending Smart Filters1m 43s
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8. The Black-and-White Adjustments
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Hand-tinting a photo2m 1s
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Conclusion
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Goodbye44s
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