Curves
Clive R. Haynes FRPS
Let's
take a look at how the 'Curve' shape may be adjusted to alter the brightness,
contrast and levels of the image in different ways.
This is best illustrated in table form
This is best illustrated in table form
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Table
illustrating the effects of various adjustments to 'Curves'
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Brighten
Highlights
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Deepen
Blacks
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Lighten
Midtones
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Darken
Midtones
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Increase
Contrast
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Decrease
Contrast
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Gently
Increase Contrast
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Gently
Reduce Contrast
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Lighten
Light-Grey Quarter Tones
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Darken
Light-Grey Quarter Tones
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Lighten
Midtones
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Darken
Midtones
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Lighten
Blacks
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Curves
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