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PanoTools NG: Re: OT: Local Contrast Serge Maandag (yahoo) 2006-Nov-13 18:32:38

> I often use unsharp mask for local contrast enhancement, but almost always
> run into the problem of blowing out my highlights and shifting subtle
> detail in dark shadows to complete black. Is there a way in Photoshop to
> automatically mask areas above and below a given exposure threshold?

I think you can reserve some space around the histogram if you use
shadow/highlight first. But you'll have to accept some clipping to avoid
an overall bland look.

Serge.


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