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scott....@gmail.com
Oct 2, 2012, 2:58:56 PM10/2/12
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Hello,
I am relatively new to photoshop. I am getting better with layers but have a question I hope someone can answer.
I would like to enhance shadow after applying a levels adjustment layer.
However, since you can't add an adjustment layer for shadow enhancement, how would I go about adding some type of layer on top of the levels adjustment layer so I could make further tweaks?
Also, as I am new to photo retouching - when retouching a photo, is the preferred method to first make shadow enhancements and then add a levels adjustment or to make the levels adjustment first.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I am relatively new to photoshop. I am getting better with layers but have a question I hope someone can answer.
I would like to enhance shadow after applying a levels adjustment layer.
However, since you can't add an adjustment layer for shadow enhancement, how would I go about adding some type of layer on top of the levels adjustment layer so I could make further tweaks?
Also, as I am new to photo retouching - when retouching a photo, is the preferred method to first make shadow enhancements and then add a levels adjustment or to make the levels adjustment first.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
tony cooper
Oct 2, 2012, 9:44:18 PM10/2/12
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On Tue, 2 Oct 2012 11:58:56 -0700 (PDT), scott....@gmail.com
wrote:
You have "Shadows/Highlights" as a drop-down under Adjustments. You
have to experiment to know how much to tweak each slider to get the
effect you want, but pay attention to the Midtone Contrast slider.
The default is zero, but it needs to be brought up in most images.
The first step in post should be to duplicate the background.
(Control J). The next step is either adjusting Levels or adjusting
Curves. If you're using Levels, bring in the points inside any
clipping of the darks or lights.
If you use an Adjustment Layer to set levels, you need to Merge
Visible (hold down Alt and Merge Visible under Layers) or the layer on
top of the Adjustment Layer will not have any effect.
That creates a Layer that can be adjusted (but is not an Adjustment
Layer). Use the Shadows/Highlights drop-down on this layer.
You may also want to tweak the Contrast on this layer if you use
Shadows/Highlights.
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Tony Cooper - Orlando, Florida
wrote:
have to experiment to know how much to tweak each slider to get the
effect you want, but pay attention to the Midtone Contrast slider.
The default is zero, but it needs to be brought up in most images.
The first step in post should be to duplicate the background.
(Control J). The next step is either adjusting Levels or adjusting
Curves. If you're using Levels, bring in the points inside any
clipping of the darks or lights.
If you use an Adjustment Layer to set levels, you need to Merge
Visible (hold down Alt and Merge Visible under Layers) or the layer on
top of the Adjustment Layer will not have any effect.
That creates a Layer that can be adjusted (but is not an Adjustment
Layer). Use the Shadows/Highlights drop-down on this layer.
You may also want to tweak the Contrast on this layer if you use
Shadows/Highlights.
--
Tony Cooper - Orlando, Florida
Johan W. Elzenga
Oct 3, 2012, 4:15:04 AM10/3/12
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<scott....@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am relatively new to photoshop. I am getting better with layers but
> have a question I hope someone can answer.
>
> I would like to enhance shadow after applying a levels adjustment layer.
>
> However, since you can't add an adjustment layer for shadow enhancement,
> how would I go about adding some type of layer on top of the levels
> adjustment layer so I could make further tweaks?
You can't do this as an adjustment layer, but if you cange your photo layer
> Hello,
>
> I am relatively new to photoshop. I am getting better with layers but
> have a question I hope someone can answer.
>
> I would like to enhance shadow after applying a levels adjustment layer.
>
> However, since you can't add an adjustment layer for shadow enhancement,
> how would I go about adding some type of layer on top of the levels
> adjustment layer so I could make further tweaks?
(probably your background layer right now) to a smart object, you can add
Shadows/Highlights as a smart filter.
> Also, as I am new to photo retouching - when retouching a photo, is the
> preferred method to first make shadow enhancements and then add a levels
> adjustment or to make the levels adjustment first.
then fine tune with the other adjustment(s).
--
Johan W. Elzenga, Editor/Photographer, www.johanfoto.com
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