Curves
Aug 10, 2017 11:53:42 #
When I go to use curves I see a masks with the layer mask icon in the upper left. What does this do and when do you use it? Thanks.
Aug 10, 2017 15:11:59 #
will47 wrote:
When I go to use curves I see a masks with the layer mask icon in the upper left. What does this do and when do you use it? Thanks.
Curves? You mean the women's exercise club?
Aug 10, 2017 17:05:47 #
will47 wrote:
In which software are you using the "curves" tool??When I go to use curves I see a masks with the layer mask icon in the upper left. What does this do and when do you use it? Thanks.
Aug 10, 2017 19:07:57 #
rehess wrote:
In which software are you using the "curves" tool??
Photoshop CC
Aug 10, 2017 23:57:38 #
Yes I know but it would take 30 minutes of typing to explain. The quick explanation is that since you are using a new layer with the white mask you can apply the darker or lighter to a selected area and then using the Feather sider you can alter the effect - spreads it out and diminishes the effect.
Easy to demonstrate but a bear to explain. I use it for retouching all the time.
Easy to demonstrate but a bear to explain. I use it for retouching all the time.
Aug 11, 2017 07:25:17 #
will47 wrote:
When I go to use curves I see a masks with the layer mask icon in the upper left. What does this do and when do you use it? Thanks.
Since you have questions that do not have simple answers, I suggest you use the online User's Guide from Adobe to research this yourself. Then come back with specific questions! Here is the link: https://helpx.adobe.com/support/photoshop.html
This article is a good place to start: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/curves-adjustment.html
Aug 11, 2017 13:55:57 #
will47 wrote:
When I go to use curves I see a masks with the layer mask icon in the upper left. What does this do and when do you use it? Thanks.
When using any adjustment layer, a mask is added so that any adjustment can be applied to one area of the image and masked from the rest of the image.
The easiest way to use an adjustment layer is to make a selection of the area you want the adjustment to affect like perhaps the sky on a landscape image. Then go to any of the adjustments in the adjustment layer area and click on it. Then you will see a mask with black where you don't want the adjustment applied, and white where the adjustment WILL be applied. You can also use the slider above the layers to bring the opacity down if the adjustment it a little too strong.
Aug 11, 2017 14:16:18 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
When using any adjustment layer, a mask is added s... (show quote)
Everything you said is true, but does not really answer his question about why you wold click on that mask icon and then use Feather & Density sliders that appear when you do. IMO, it is way too much to explain here with any amount of detail. Far better to look up a tutorial somewhere.
Aug 11, 2017 18:26:05 #
There is a great video on targeted adjustment that was originally given at a b and h conference. I can't remember the guys name. I think it was top ten techniques for targeted adjustment. Like a lot of Photoshop one has to learn some techniques before you can learn more.
Aug 11, 2017 19:20:11 #
sterrill wrote:
There is a great video on targeted adjustment that was originally given at a b and h conference. I can't remember the guys name. I think it was top ten techniques for targeted adjustment. Like a lot of Photoshop one has to learn some techniques before you can learn more.
I actually checked b & h and could not find any. Where are their conferences/lectures etc on their site. I found them before and now I can't. Thanks
Aug 11, 2017 20:10:41 #
will47 wrote:
When I go to use curves I see a masks with the layer mask icon in the upper left. What does this do and when do you use it? Thanks.
Type this in your browser search bar (or just type Photoshop curves tool in the YouTube search area):
site:youtube.com Photoshop curves tool
Aug 12, 2017 09:20:08 #
Aug 12, 2017 10:17:49 #
sterrill wrote:
Try top 10 techniques in targeted adjustment by Tim grey.
I did. Very good.
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