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Get instant results with levels

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Tips & Tutorials, by Mark White
July 10, 2015

Don’t underestimate the power of levels

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1. Lack of light

step1

Sometimes, there’s not enough light to expose the subject. Apply Levels as a new layer and slide the Highlights and Midtones left to correct for the main subject.

2. Mask exposure

step2

Using the Levels adjustment’s mask, paint away the background with a soft brush to reveal the unedited original. You may need to go over the subject’s edges.

3. Select background

step3

Hide the Levels adjustment and locate the Quick Select tool (Q). Select the background around the main subject. Reveal the Levels adjustment and go to Select>Inverse to flip the selection.

4. Time excess

step4

Use the Eraser tool (E) to remove excess dark parts over the edges and hit Cmd/Ctrl+D to remove the selection. You should be left with a more balanced exposure. Lower the Levels’ Opacity to suit.

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  • This is what I have been searching in many websites and I finally found it here. Amazing tutorial. I am so impressed. Could never think of such a thing is possible with it…I think you have a great knowledge especially while dealings with such subjects.