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Digital Camera World
Rod Lawton

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Cheat sheet lightroom classic s tone curve controls explained | History Defined

Lightroom Classic Tone Curve cheat sheet.
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Tone Curve adjustments are a very powerful way to modify the tonal range and contrast of your photos. The basic principle is simple – you drag on the curve to change its shape to alter the brightness of different tonal regions, from the shadows on the left to the highlights on the right. However, Lightroom Classic’s Tone Curve panel has hidden depths which are easily overlooked but make it a much more powerful and intuitive tool. Here’s a guide to the key features…

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