iPhoto Question
Question:
When editing photos in iPhoto, the Adjust panel gives you the ability to alter the settings fo
r up to ten aspects of the photo. I generally only tweak the sliders for: contrast, highlights/shadows and saturation and occasionally for temperature, tint and sharpness.
--In what order should I be carrying out the adjustments?
--Are there other adjustments that I should consider?
Your advice would be much appreciated, as always! -- Jane from Perth, Austrailia
Answer:
The adjustment in iPhoto are fine for most photos. I would start with the levels adjustment at the top. It has three sliders. I use this in
Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. I usually start with the middle slider. It controls the overall brightness to the photo. Then use the slider on the left to bring back some of you black and the slider on the right for the white.
For problem photos, you can try the shadow control to bring back extra detail in the dark areas.
Next, I would move on to the saturation, temperature and tint.
You can add a little Sharpness but I would keep it to minimum if you need it.
For any real control and photo editing, I would suggest using Photoshop Elements. At $79, its a great deal and simply a lighter version of Photoshop. I always recommend it over similar priced photo editing programs because there are so many fine books and tutorials available on it. --RL
When editing photos in iPhoto, the Adjust panel gives you the ability to alter the settings fo
r up to ten aspects of the photo. I generally only tweak the sliders for: contrast, highlights/shadows and saturation and occasionally for temperature, tint and sharpness.--In what order should I be carrying out the adjustments?
--Are there other adjustments that I should consider?
Your advice would be much appreciated, as always! -- Jane from Perth, Austrailia
Answer:
The adjustment in iPhoto are fine for most photos. I would start with the levels adjustment at the top. It has three sliders. I use this in
Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. I usually start with the middle slider. It controls the overall brightness to the photo. Then use the slider on the left to bring back some of you black and the slider on the right for the white.For problem photos, you can try the shadow control to bring back extra detail in the dark areas.
Next, I would move on to the saturation, temperature and tint.
You can add a little Sharpness but I would keep it to minimum if you need it.
For any real control and photo editing, I would suggest using Photoshop Elements. At $79, its a great deal and simply a lighter version of Photoshop. I always recommend it over similar priced photo editing programs because there are so many fine books and tutorials available on it. --RL
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