Graphics Programs Reference
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lot of overexposed sky that you want to crop out. If you leave it in, that area may
skew the effects that the Levels and Color fixes have on your image. So if you already
know where you want to crop, do so before making other adjustments for more accur-
ate results. (If you aren't yet sure what you want to trim, it's OK to wait until later to
crop.)
5.
Fix exposure (if necessary)
.
If your photo's overall exposure is way out of whack, try using the Adjustments pan-
el's Exposure section to adjust it. If the exposure is only bad in spots, skip this step.
6.
Try Auto Smart Fix and/or the Smart Fix slider; use the Undo command if you
don't like the results
.
Pretty soon, you'll get a good idea of how likely it is that this fix will do a good job
on your photos. Some people love it; others think it makes their pictures too grainy.
7.
If Smart Fix didn't do the trick, work your way down through the Adjustments
panel's Levels, Color, and Balance sections until you like the way your photo
looks
.
Read the sections earlier in this chapter to understand what each fix does to your
photo.
8.
Sharpen your image
.
Try to make sharpening your last adjustment, because other commands can cause
funky results on photos you've already sharpened. But if you're a beginner and not
comfortable with layers, you can sharpen
before
using the Whiten Teeth tool. (See
Quick Fix Suggested Workflow
for more about why you'd wait to use it.)
To close your photo from the Quick Fix window, click the X at the top right of the preview
area, choose File→Close, or press Ctrl+W/
⌘
-W.
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When you're in Quick Fix mode, you can switch to Expert mode at any point if you want
tools that aren't available in Quick Fix.
