Stop Guessing Fix Exposure with Image 2 s Levels Tool in 60 Seconds
You ve got a photograph that s too dark, too brightly, or just flat. The Levels tool in Image 2 2 is your quickest way to fix it if you use it right. No more slow sliders blindly. Here s exactly how to dial in hone exposure every time.
Open the Levels Tool the Right Way
Press Ctrl L(Windows) or Cmd L(Mac) to open Levels. If you re on a tablet, tap the histogram icon in the adjustments empanel. You ll see a chart with three sliders underneath: blacken place(left), gray aim(middle), and white point(right).Ignore the histogram at first. It s a distraction. Focus on the sliders.
Set the Black Point First Always
Drag the left yellow-bellied terrapin(black target) inward until it touches the first pixel clump on the histogram. Don t pretend catch the trailer. If shadows look unsmooth, back off 5-10 pixels.For portraits, stop when you see in the darkest hair or wearable. For landscapes, keep texture in the shadows. If the envision looks too
