07-30-2010, 11:57 AM
It's always a good idea to check a photo's levels before you do any other editing. When photos are backlit, lit poorly, or overexposed, the colors may not look quite right. Sometimes this is very obvious, but other times it's hard to tell, so always check your photo's levels. This will help you make the colors in your photos look their best.
1. With your image open in Photoshop, find and click Edit in the menu bar.
2. Point to Adjustments > in the drop-down menu and leave the cursor there for a second.
3. In the menu that pops up (usually to the right), click on Auto Levels.
4. Save your work by hitting Apple + S in Mac OS X or CTRL + S in Windows. Alternatively, you can press Shift + Apple + L on a Mac or CTRL + L on a PC to use the Auto Levels function.
5. You should notice a change in the appearance of your photo. If you don't see a noticeable difference, it's okay. It just means your photo looked good right from the start.
1. With your image open in Photoshop, find and click Edit in the menu bar.
2. Point to Adjustments > in the drop-down menu and leave the cursor there for a second.
3. In the menu that pops up (usually to the right), click on Auto Levels.
4. Save your work by hitting Apple + S in Mac OS X or CTRL + S in Windows. Alternatively, you can press Shift + Apple + L on a Mac or CTRL + L on a PC to use the Auto Levels function.
5. You should notice a change in the appearance of your photo. If you don't see a noticeable difference, it's okay. It just means your photo looked good right from the start.