Chapter 3. Photography

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Techniques in this section replicate traditional darkroom corrections and enhancements.

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Color Correction Curves

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Many times an image will need just a little color correction and not much else. While you can employ several methods to do this, using a Curves adjustment layer can be a quick solution that gives you some flexibility without overwhelming you with options.

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