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Increasing Contrast Using a Layer Mask


Increase contrast without underexposing and losing detail in dark areas.


image 1 1. Open the image for editing.

image 2 2. Add a new "Brightness/Contrast" layer mask (Layer> New Adjustment Layer> Brightness/Contrast). Select a "Contrast" value and click OK.

image 3 3. Select the layer mask and use the "Apply Image" tool (Image> Apply Image) to apply the following properties:

Source: filename
Layer: Background
Channel: RGB
Invert: Uncheckmarked
Blending: Multiply
Opacity: 100%

Click OK.


Increasing Contrast Using a Layer Mask Tutorial: Final Result 4. Rollover the image on the left of this step to see the original image before this technique was applied.


Author's URL: FotoFects
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