Then you will have to start trimming to get the file size down so it'll load faster and/or come in under the file size limitations for your website. Which means more pixels, more memory, and a big file size. However, you may want a larger-sized crop. So I created an Adjustment Layer > Selective Color, chose the White channel from the 'Colors' menu and bumped up the black (as well as adding a dash of yellow to match the sunlight). Let's show a few examples of how I use the Selective Color adjustment layers.ġ) I want to bring out a little more detail in the overexposed white areas of my cat. Selective Colors tip: To figure out what parts of the photo you're affecting with each channel, move the Black slider back and forth to see what gets brighter or darker. Selective Color: This is my favorite way to tweak color.Į.G., Do people's skin tones look a bit sickly, thanks to green, blue, or yellow lighting? Then Add a Selective Color adjustment layer, choose the Yellow channel, and use the sliders to cut back on yellow and/or cyan.Photo Filter: Quick way to add a bit of sunlight or warmth to a scene.Vibrance: Helps to 'pop-out' different parts of the picture (or try adjusting saturation).Curves: For fine-tuning light areas, dark areas, and mid tones.Other helpful adjustment layers you might want to try:
