8. Applying Localized Adjustments

What You’ll Do

Clone with the Spot Removal Tool

Heal with the Spot Removal Tool

Remove Red Eye

Apply Localized Adjustments with the Adjustment Brush

Edit Adjustment Brush Strokes

Save Effect Settings as Presets

Use Auto Mask Mode

Soften Skin

Hand-Color a Black-and-White Image

Apply Localized Sharpening

Use the Graduated Filter Tool

Introduction

The majority of adjustments that you can apply to an image in the Develop module are administered globally (to the entire image). However, there is also a special group of tools that enable you to apply adjustments locally (to a specific area of the image). These tools are located at the top of the Tools panel and include the Spot Removal tool, the Red Eye Correction ...

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