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Mini-tutorial – Problem Image 0088
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Process a typical problem image containing a particularly egregious dark shadow • Simple processing, application of a recipe with
proven utility • Hopefully clearly discussed • Written down and placed on the FHPC website
(“Events and Information” Page) so you can “try this at home”
BBoyce 11/13/19
Fountain Hills Photography Club Information Series
November 13, 2019
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Original Raw Image
Tiff (16 bit) Histogram
Jpeg (8 bit) Histogram
Diagnosis : Recover detail buried in shadows (all data is captured within dynamic range of picture) Approach : In Camera Raw, Knock down Highlights (-100), brighten Shadows (+100)
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Step 1 - After Highlight & Shadow adjustments Jpeg (8 bit) Histogram
Diagnosis : Detail buried in shadows is partly recovered Evaluation : Highlights & Shadow sliders are working nicely Next : Lets see if it pays to do HS again
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Step 1b - Another Highlight & Shadow adjustment, with a tweak of Exposure Jpeg (8 bit) Histogram
Diagnosis : Detail buried in shadows is nicely recovered Evaluation : Histogram is in good shape Next : Go to Contrast enhancement
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Bottom Line : 2 Step process, first step is manipulation of histogram, step two is optimization of contrast with any number of tools
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Interim result may not look very good – trust the contrast step
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Step 2a - Do whole image contrast enhancement in Photoshop • Image > Adjustments > Curves, ... • Filter > Camera Raw Filter
• Contrast, Clarity, Texture, Dehaze, Vibrance
Step 2b – Do whole image contrast enhancement using Nik Filters • Filter > Nik Collection > Color Efex Pro 4 > Pro Contrast
Starting Point Enhancement
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Step 2b - Apply Contrast Enhancement
Jpeg (8 bit) Histogram
Diagnosis : Detail buried in shadows has been recovered, highlights are protected Approach : Next : We’re Done !
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Previous (Step 1) histogram
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