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Contrast and Brightness

Last post 03-29-2008 7:22 AM by Sauder. 2 replies.
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  • 03-26-2008 9:43 PM

    Contrast and Brightness

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    When you increase or decrease brightness, are you supposed to adjust the contrast as well?

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  • 03-27-2008 9:46 AM In reply to

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    Re: Contrast and Brightness

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     Well usually you do, but I find using Curves or Levels is a much better way to get an image right. Brightness and contrast work on too broad a spectrum and usually it is not everything that needs adjusting, Usually it is just one or two parts of the light spectrum

  • 03-29-2008 7:22 AM In reply to

    Re: Contrast and Brightness

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     Moose is right on.... but

    I not only use levels and curves to get it right in where I want it but then I will come back and use Brightness & Contrast to really get it right where I want it...

    I know that sounds crazy but it works quite well for me and is rather easy after about 5 images.

     

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