wd133 unit 3 module 3 incorporating color techniques
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Digital ImagingUnit 3: Working with ColorModule 3: Incorporating Color Techniques
Working with Color
One of the main uses for image editing software is color correction.
Levels and curves are two methods for color correction of an image.
Digital ImagingUnit 3: Working with ColorModule 3: Incorporating Color Techniques
Levels
Levels make overall tonal and color correction within one panel. (Image > Adjustment > Levels)
Using the levels panel you can adjust the highlights, shadows or midtones of the entire image or individual color channels.
Digital ImagingUnit 3: Working with ColorModule 3: Incorporating Color Techniques
Levels
Digital ImagingUnit 3: Working with ColorModule 3: Incorporating Color Techniques
Curves
Color adjustments can also be made using curves.
Curves allow targeted color correction of specific areas of an image.
Digital ImagingUnit 3: Working with ColorModule 3: Incorporating Color Techniques
Curves
To make a color adjustment using curves, select the area you wish to correct (highlight, shadow, midtone) and the color channel you want the changes to effect. Drag the curve to adjust the colors.
Digital ImagingUnit 3: Working with ColorModule 3: Incorporating Color Techniques
Curves
Digital ImagingUnit 3: Working with ColorModule 3: Incorporating Color Techniques
Curves
The Hue/Saturation panel (Image > Adjustment > Hue/Saturation) modifies the amount of color in the image.
Using this panel you can desaturate an image to convert it to grayscale.
Digital ImagingUnit 3: Working with ColorModule 3: Incorporating Color Techniques
Color Balance
Using the color balance panel specific colors can be modified using sliders. (Image > Adjustment > Color Balance)
Digital ImagingUnit 3: Working with ColorModule 3: Incorporating Color Techniques
Working with Color
The method of color correction used is up to the designer, their needs, and their comfort in using each of the color adjustment methods. (We all have a favorite)