Let’s start with this photo that I shot in an underground parking building. Setting the shadows and highlights of a photo using eye droppers in Photoshop You will see a dialog box each time that offers to save new defaults, Click yes, you will never have to do this again, until you reinstall Photoshop or reset the preferences. We have now given ourselves 5% headroom in the blacks and whites. Change the B setting to 5.ĭouble click the bottom eyedropper (white). (Must have a document open to use Adjustment Layers). With the levels adjustment layer open, double-click the top eyedropper. Setting up the Eyedroppers (Only have to do this once) This will allow subtle detail in blacks and whites to show thorugh.
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The eye droppers are also found in the adjustment layers, such as levels and curves.īefore we correct the image, we need to calibrate, or more correctly, build in some headroom to the settings.
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Watch the video and then read the step by step instructions, they compliment each other. I’m using Photoshop CC, but this will work with just about any version. This tutorial will shows you exacly how you can get quick and reliable color and luminance correction is Photoshop. Using the amazing eyedroppers in Photoshop for single click color, lightness and shadow correction.Īn often overlooked tool in Photoshop is the eyedroppers, They really are powerful once you know how to use them.