Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 4-10. Left: This image has overly bright highlights and shadows that are much too dark.
Right: After adjusting the shadows and highlights, you can see there's plenty of detail here. (Use
the Adjustments panel's color sliders—described in the next section—to get rid of the orange tone.)
To use these fixes, click the appropriate tab in the Adjustments panel's Levels section. Al-
though there are presets for each of these fixes, you'll probably find you have more control
by using the sliders. Here's what each one controls:
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Shadows
. Nudge this slider to the right, and you'll see details emerge from murky black
shadows as Elements lightens the dark areas of your photo.
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Midtones
. Use this fix
after
you've adjusted the photo's shadows and highlights, which
can make an image look flat—like it doesn't have enough contrast between dark and
light areas. This slider can help bring back a more realistic look.
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Highlights
. Use this slider to dim the brightness of overexposed areas.
