Review Digital Camera World 03-04-2014

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The 6 best Photoshop layers any photographer can use Mar 4th 2014, 00:01, by jmeyer Photoshop has many types of layers and adjustment layers available, but there are six that you'll find you need to use again and again. Learning how Photoshop layers should be used may seem a little daunting for beginners, but once you've got to grips with them, you'll find they play a part in the creative process of almost every image you make. Best Photoshop layers: 01 Levels This should be the first layer you add to an image, because it fundamentally alters the tonal range of the entire image. Create a Levels adjustment layer, drag the Black Point slider inwards until it touches the left-hand edge of the histogram, and drag the White Point slider inwards to the right-hand edge. This remaps the tones of the image to make more of the available tonal range. SEE MORE: Photoshop Levels Tool: 6 tricks all the pros use Best Photoshop layers: 02 Curves Curves is one of the most powerful adjustment layers. An S-shaped curve brightens the highlights and darkens the shadows, resulting in extra contrast. Create a Curves adjustment layer and click the middle of the diagonal line to add a central control point. Drag down on the lower part of the line and drag up on the upper part of the line to improve image contrast. SEE MORE: Photoshop Curves Tool: 6 techniques every photographer must know Best Photoshop layers: 03 Hue/Saturation This adjustment layer is best used for altering the intensity and brightness of individual colour channels in an image – greens and blues in landscapes, for instance. Create a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer, click the Master menu and choose the colour channel you'd like to adjust. Small changes are usually the most effective. PAGE 1: Best Photoshop layers – Levels, Curves, Hue/Saturation PAGE 2: Best Photoshop layers – Healing layer, Dodge and Burn, Selective sharpening READ MORE Best Photo Editing Software? 6 budget alternatives to Photoshop tested and rate Photoshop for beginners – master your photo editing workflow in 24 hours Adobe Lightroom Basics: 6 things you need to know getting started How to process raw images the right way 100 free Photoshop textures to download now Get creative with Olympus' diverse range of lenses (Sponsored) Mar 3rd 2014, 11:59, by jmeyer While Olympus is known for the cutting-edge technology in its PEN and OM-D camera ranges, it has also amassed a strong arsenal of quality optics. Olympus’s range of Micro Four Thirds lenses offers options for every photographer, from the M.ZUIKO 25mm f/1.8′s sharp and contrasty wonders to the M.ZUIKO 12-40mm f/2.8′s incredible versatility. In this exclusive video shot on location in Bath, England, we follow leading travel photographer Neil Buchan Grant as he gets creative with Olympus’ extensive range of Micro Four Thirds lenses and uses them to photograph storied landmarks in new and inspiring ways. Watch as Neil explains the benefits of each lens, and reveals how to use it to its full potential.

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