The Levels effect is a standard tool for adjusting contrast and color values, but it can be confusing knowing which way to drag the sliders to achieve a specific look. To help myself I created a quick reference guide which is colour coded to make adjustments easier. View guide
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6 Responses to this post
January 10, 2007 at 3:30 am |
Awesome! I just got Mark’s book about a month ago and i love using levels now too and this little guide you’ve taken the time to make is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
January 12, 2007 at 7:48 am |
I’m looking forward to see a Curve guide
March 13, 2007 at 2:13 am |
Thanks for creating and posting this!
Best, Anthony
October 9, 2009 at 1:00 am |
Thanks just what I needed to help me.
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