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DougDolde
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While I'm on the subject of image processing I wanted to pass along Tony Kuyper's Luminosity Masks to those who haven't already discovered them.
Find them at http://www.goodlight.us/writing/luminositymasks/luminositymasks-1.html
They are a free download. I use them on almost every image I process. My main use is to create a Basic Mid-Tone mask, then load the selection and create a curve layer. You can really push the curve to the limit to boost only the mid-tone contrast. This adds quite a punch to most images but still looks natural. If the result is too saturated change the blending mode from Normal to Luminosity. The masks are auto feathering, ie very smooth.
Read Tony's explanation, download the actions, and try them out. It's pretty easy once you get the hang of it. I guarantee you won't be disappointed with the results.
Find them at http://www.goodlight.us/writing/luminositymasks/luminositymasks-1.html
They are a free download. I use them on almost every image I process. My main use is to create a Basic Mid-Tone mask, then load the selection and create a curve layer. You can really push the curve to the limit to boost only the mid-tone contrast. This adds quite a punch to most images but still looks natural. If the result is too saturated change the blending mode from Normal to Luminosity. The masks are auto feathering, ie very smooth.
Read Tony's explanation, download the actions, and try them out. It's pretty easy once you get the hang of it. I guarantee you won't be disappointed with the results.