Difference Between Levels and Curves in Photoshop | Curves vs Levels
Difference between Levels and Curves in Photoshop needs a side by side comparison in order to make better sense. So it becomes a battle of Photoshop Curves vs Levels!
In this tutorial, we will explore the difference between Levels and Curves in Photoshop. I will show you best way to work with Levels as well as how to use Curves adjustment in Photoshop. Curves can be quite confusing to the absolute beginner. So I have set out to explain the differences between the two and how you can move over to Curves with little effort.
Learn how to edit Curves in Photoshop and relate and compare them to Levels. In this tutorials, I will provide the answer to the question "what are curves in Photoshop?" And, as a comparison, I will also be answering the question "what is Levels in photoshop?" We will also be working with the Photoshop Levels Adjustment Layer.
Photoshop Curves color correction is an essential skill for anyone using this image editing software. They are important in any form of adjustment of contrast, light, dark and color. So, in essences, this is an advanced Photoshop colour grading tutorial.
Although I recommend not using Levels and Curves in the following way, here are the shortcuts to the dialogue box versions of each:
Traditional dialogue box Photoshop Curves shortcut: CTRL+M
Traditional dialogue box Photoshop Levels shortcut: CTRL+L
So, hopefully by now, you will have a good idea of and answer the question to: what's the difference between curves and levels? Let's take it for a spin. Color correction, here we come! It's a match made in Photoshop - Curves vs Levels!
00:00 Intro
00:33 What are Levels & Curves used for?
00:49 Standard Practice
00:56 Round 1: Light & Dark
01:11 Round 2: Contrast Control
01:35 Round 3: Decrease Contrast
02:01 Round 4: Auto Settings
02:22 Go further with Curves
02:34 Examples of using Curves on an image
03:10 Conclusion on how to control contrast with Curves and Levels
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