CHAPTER 3
Correcting Tone and Exposure
In This Chapter
Common Tonal Problems
The Brightness-Contrast Dialog
Tonal Corrections Using Levels
Tonal Correction Using Curves
Tonal Corrections Using Layer Blend Modes
Common Tonal Problems
Many old photographs have various tonal problems—low contrast, loss of detail from fading, darkening with age, etc. Even many of the pictures you currently shoot with your digital camera could probably benefit from tonal corrections. Sometimes, one or two adjustments are all that is needed to revive a dull photograph. Other problems will require a greater degree of correction.
Many, if not most, of the images you ...
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