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should i use a layer when editing in photoshop? When adjusting my images in photoshop i.e contrast, brightness etc.. i've always worked on the original TIFF image. Can anyone tell me if this is unwise and why? Any comments welcome
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Stephanie M. Stevens |
You should save a copy as a different file name before you start working, that way if you screw up, or accidently save it, you still have the original to go back to. Also, you might consider making a copy of the bottom layer to work on, so if you dont like what you're getting you can delete the layer and start over, or you can erase certain areas where you don't like the effect and leave other areas with the effect applied.
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Pete H |
Hello Peter, A question for you that might answer your question. If you shot with film and wanted to make changes in the image, would you work on the negative? Yikes!..No going back once you put the pencil to it. You said you are working on the original TIFF? Are you shooting in TIFF?..If so; why? Pete
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Michael H. Cothran |
Peter, If you have a modern version of Photoshop, the adjustments you refer to can be made on "Adjustment Layers." Adjustment layers DO NOT affect the original pixels in any way, since these adjustments are actually made on a separate layer above your image layer. If you are unsatisfied with the results, simply trash the adjustment layer, and start again. It is still always wise to save an "original" version of your file, so you can always go back to it, if necessary. Michael H. Cothran www.mhcphoto.net
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