Equalize command is normally a destructive command that properly balances out the contrast …in both the light and dark areas of an image; …however, you can use it nondestructively by duplicating the image first. I'll go ahead …and right-click and duplicate the layer. Let's just name it Equalize and then I'll choose …the command, Image > Adjustments > Equalize. …By default, it does a nice job of pushing the two values and we get bright whites and …dark blacks, and you see the before and after is pretty dramatic. It becomes very simple …to then back off with Opacity between the two until you find the look that you're going for.…
I often find that a 50% to 60% blend between the equalized image and the original image …does a nice job of boosting color and restoring contrast. …Here's that technique again. I will simply duplicate the background layer, invoke Image >…Adjustments > Equalize, and you see it did a nice job there. If it is a little bit strong, …you might want to try changing the blending mode.…
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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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Getting a fresh opinion1m 52s
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2. Nondestructive Workflows in Photoshop
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Using adjustment layers1m 29s
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Clipping adjustment layers1m 21s
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Blending adjustment layers3m 21s
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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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