Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
The Shadow/Highlights command is not available as an
adjustment layer. You can still apply it in a nondestructive
manner by first converting the photo to a Smart Object.
2.
Choose Layer > Smart Objects > Convert to Smart Object.
3.
Choose Image > Adjustments > Shadows/Highlights. The
image is brightened automatically because the command
boosts the shadowed areas by default.
4.
Select the Show More Options check box and be sure to select
the Preview check box.
5.
Adjust the Shadows and Highlights of the image:
•
Amount. This value determines how strong of an adjust-
ment is made to the image.
•
Tonal Width. Small values affect a reduced region; larger
values include the midtones. If pushed too high, halos
appear around the edges of the image.
•
Radius. Is a tolerance setting that examines neighboring
pixels to determine the affected area.
6.
Modify the image adjustments to improve image quality:
•
Color Correction. This slider modifies the saturation
of the adjusted areas. Essentially, it can counterbalance
washed-out images.
•
Brightness. If you're working on a grayscale image, Color
Correction is replaced by a Brightness control.
•
Midtone Contrast. This adjustment affects the contrast in
the midtones of a photo. Positive values increase contrast,
whereas negative values reduce contrast.
•
Black Clip and White Clip. This adjustment modifies
the black point of shadows and lowers the white point of
highlights. This can lower the intensity of the effect.
7.
Click Save if you'd like to store the adjustment to use on
another photo. When you're satisfied, click OK to apply
the adjustment.
video 70:
Shadows/Highlights
If you'd like extra practice, you'll find additional images in the
Chapter 10 Extras folder.
