Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
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Make sure that the Set black point eyedropper is selected, and then hold down the
Alt+Shift (Windows) or Option+Shift (Mac OS) keys and click on the darkest shadow
area to leave a color sampler.
Hold down the Alt/Option key along with the Shift key and click
on the darkest area.
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With the Set black point eyedropper still selected, click on the color sampler that you
dropped on the image. This has now been set as the darkest area of the image, using
the values you input earlier in this example.
You should already see a dif erence in the image—a slight color cast has been removed
and the colors look a little cleaner—but you are not done yet. The next step involves
balancing the midtones (middle values) of the image.
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Leave the Curves Properties panel visible for the next exercise.
