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Photography explained

Want to know more about photography theory and jargon? Here's a selection of articles that explains some key terms and concepts in what is hopefully plain language.

Levels vs curves vs luma curves: ways to adjust contrast in photos

July 26, 2019 by Life after Photoshop

Levels and curves can both be used to adjust the contrast in photos, but how are they different, which should you use and is one better than the other?

Filed Under: General, Photography explained, TutorialsTagged With: Capture One

How LUTs work in photo-editing

April 29, 2019 by Rod Lawton

How LUTs work

LUTs are the new big thing in photo editing software, but what are they, how do you use them and why do they matter?

Filed Under: General, Photography explained

How HDR works: exposure bracketing, merging, tone mapping and effects

January 4, 2019 by Life after Photoshop

How HDR works

HDR is a technique for photographing extra high contrast scenes, but how does it work and do you really need to shoot several exposures?

Filed Under: General, Photography explainedTagged With: Aurora HDR

Split toning explained

January 3, 2019 by Life after Photoshop

Split toning

Split toning can give your black and white photos depth and atmosphere and can also be used for traditional single-tone effects.

Filed Under: General, Photography explained

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