Chapter 2. Basic Photo Corrections

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In this lesson, you’ll learn how to do the following:

  • Understand image resolution and size.

  • Straighten and crop an image.

  • Adjust the tonal range of an image.

  • Remove a color cast from an image using Auto Color correction.

  • Adjust the saturation and brightness of isolated areas of an image using the Sponge and Dodge tools.

  • Use the Clone Stamp tool to eliminate an unwanted part of an image.

  • Use the Spot Healing Brush tool to repair part of an image.

  • Use Healing Brush and Patch tools to blend in corrections.

  • Apply the Unsharp Mask filter to finish the photo-retouching process.

  • Save an image file for use in a page-layout program.

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This lesson will take 45 minutes to an hour to ...

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