Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/07/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 01:07 AM 7/26/2004, you wrote: >Since upgrading to Photoshop CS a few weeks ago I have received some >comments that my pictures look overexposed or washed out. I am wondering >if I am damaging them by using the Shadows/Highlights adjustment. It seems >to work like magic in recovering shadow detail in the image, so I usually >apply it, and then make the same type of Levels adjustment I did in PS 7, >to ensure that the image has the right tonality and contrast. The question >is, is the Shadows/Highlights adjustment something to be avoided, like the >simple Brightness/Contrast adjustment, or is it OK to use but with very >gentle parameters? I know that there are some experienced PS users here, >so let me hear your opinions. > >TIA, >Nathan Nathan - I use the S/H adjustment a lot, but only at partial strength. I look at the effect and tone it back until it looks right to me - not usually more than 25% strength. My computer monitor is calibrated with the Spyder and ColorVision. It could be that your monitor is not adjusted the same as those who think your photos are overexposed. Tina Tina Manley, ASMP www.tinamanley.com http://www.pdiphotos.com http://www.workbookstock.com http://www.newscom.com http://www.americanphotojournalist.com