Adjusting images 151
Part of the photo is too dark
(underexposed).
To apply a quick adjustment to a
photo’s dark regions, choose Adjust
Fill Flash or Adjust Brightness
and Contrast
Fill Light/Clarity. To
apply a comprehensive set of
adjustments, choose Adjust
Smart
Photo Fix. To access commands for
correcting brightness and contrast,
choose Adjust
Brightness and
Contrast. In particular, try the Curves
and Levels commands.
Part of the photo is too light
(overexposed).
To apply a quick adjustment to a
photo’s light regions, choose
Adjust
Backlighting. To apply a
comprehensive set of adjustments,
choose Adjust Smart Photo Fix.
To access commands for correcting
brightness and contrast, choose
Adjust
Brightness and Contrast. In
particular, try the Curves and Levels
commands.
A specific part of the photo is too
dark or too light.
Carefully using a selection tool,
select only the overexposed or
underexposed part of the photo.
Then, apply one of the adjustments
previously described in this table.
Note: The One Step Photo Fix and
Smart Photo Fix commands work on
the entire image, even if you’ve
made a selection. For more
information, see “Working with
selections” on page 291.
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