LUMINOSITY – Most Important Thing for CURVES in Photoshop
Learn how to use LUMINOSITY blending mode with curves in photoshop. In this article, you will learn why changing the blending mode when making curves adjustments in Photoshop is a game-changer. The curves adjustments layer is a powerful tool that gives you full control over the tonality of your photos, but sometimes you may end up making unintended adjustments. That’s where blending modes come into play.
LUMINOSITY – Most Important Thing for CURVES in Photoshop Tutorial:
When you create a new adjustment layer and select curves, you have the option to choose the blending mode in the properties panel. By default, the blending mode is set to “normal.” This means that any changes you make to the brightness and contrast of the image will affect both the brightness and saturation.
For example, if you select the strong contrast preset, it will make the dark colors darker and the brighter colors brighter, but it will also increase the saturation of the image. This is most noticeable in the dark reds in the skin.
However, if you only want to adjust the brightness without affecting the saturation, then you should set the blending mode to “luminosity.” The luminosity blending mode only affects the brightness of the image, leaving the saturation unchanged.
Take a look at the difference between the normal blending mode and the luminosity blending mode. In the luminosity blending mode, the reds are not as intense and the photo has more contrast. This small change can make a huge difference in the final result of your photo.
In conclusion, changing the blending mode when making curves adjustments in Photoshop can help you get the desired result without making unintended changes to the saturation of your image. If you’re new to the PSDesire channel, don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a video!
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