Fix over/underexposure
A great way to sort out exposure in an image is to bring blending modes into play. With a photo open, duplicate it and then set the Multiply blending mode. The image will be darker – suitable for overexposed images. If you’re working on an underexposed image, set the blending mode to Screen and things will lighten considerably. If the effect is too harsh, try reducing the Opacity slider slightly. The first image above shows our start file. As you can see, the underexposed faeries have definitely paid this photo a visit. After applying the Multiply blending mode to it (see below) the colours and tones were boosted for a far more pleasing effect.
Magic! That’s sorted out a few probs with the holisay snaps. Thanks.
I’ve done this fairly often, but never once did I think of adjusting the opacity. Sometimes it is too harsh and that’s probably going to make the difference.
Thanks for the tip!
Awsome. Can’t wait to try this on some really light ones. It worked well on an slightly underexposed photo.
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