Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
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Luminance Contrast. Works best for very noisy photos.
A value of 80 works well for this image.
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Color. Reduces color noise. The default is fine for this image.
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Color Detail. Use a higher value to protect detailed edges.
A lower value preserves more color but can result in color
bleeding. The default is fine for this image.
4.
Tog g le t he check box for P rev iew t o see t he before a nd a f t er
states. This image is very subtly changed.
5.
Click the Zoom Levels presets list and choose Fit In View.
6.
Make sure the Preview check box is selected, and then click the
HSL/Grayscale tab.
HSL/Grayscale
The HSL/Grayscale tab offers fine-tuning controls for Hue, Satura-
tion, and Luminance adjustments. The most typical use of this tab
is to target a particular color or tone that needs emphasis.
1.
Select the Saturation tab.
2.
Drag the Red slider to the left to deemphasize the Red tones.
Before
Try a value of -10 for this image.
3.
Drag the Blue slider to the right to boost the sky further.
Try a value of +25 for this image.
The image on the top is prior to adjustments. On the bottom,
the increased saturation comes through.
After
