Archive 2008 · shadow/highlight tool

tomhh
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p.1 #1 · shadow/highlight tool

Is there any way to put the shadow/highlight tool on its own transparent layer?
I don't like having it on a duplicate BG layer as it sometimes messes up the workflow.

Aug 18, 2008 at 10:57 AM

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p.1 #2 · shadow/highlight tool

Two different ways (sort of), take your pick:

1. Make your changes in ACR and open image in Photoshop as a SmartObject. Then you can always go back and make adjustments.

2. Convert the existing layer to use Smart Filters, then place your S/H adjustment on that layer. The added benefit is you can go back and make tweaks.

Aug 18, 2008 at 02:02 PM

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p.1 #3 · shadow/highlight tool

A side note...

It works much better in LAB mode especially for the opening up of excessively dark areas, than it does in RGB.

Aug 18, 2008 at 02:32 PM


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