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Post by Inspeqtor on Nov 16, 2020 22:02:03 GMT
I took two photos of the home my grandparents lived in back in the 50's and 60's. The first photo was slightly overexposed but I was able to easily fix that with PSE levels. The second photo was greatly underexposed. I am not able to "fix" the underexposed photo with levels with my knowledge of Elements. I took these images in Raw but am showing you the JPG version. I also have Nik Collection, but do not know how to use it. I am hoping someone can help me with this with either Elements or Nik. If I have to I can go back and retake this image hopefully tomorrow if need be. That may be the best option anyway.  Thank you very much! |
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Post by Inspeqtor on Nov 16, 2020 22:07:00 GMT
Here is the first photo before I fixed it with Levels  This is after Levels  |
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Post by Sepiana on Nov 16, 2020 22:44:36 GMT
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Post by tonyw on Nov 16, 2020 23:03:07 GMT
Hi Charles - if you shot RAW then open the Raw file in Camera Raw in Elements and try the Exposure Slider - or better still click on Auto as that often does a very good job of quickly fixing images especially when you have a raw file.
Tony
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Post by fotofrank on Nov 17, 2020 0:28:56 GMT
You can try these setting in elements camera Raw.  |
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Post by BuckSkin on Nov 17, 2020 1:26:37 GMT
Sometimes this works: Sepiana beat me to it this time>
Over-Exposed Photo = Duplicate background Layer (Ctrl+J) > set blend mode to Multiply > adjust opacity to suit.
Under-Exposed Photo = Duplicate background Layer (Ctrl+J) > set blend mode to Screen > adjust opacity to suit.
Or, if you have Elements +, use the Curves feature to pull up or down the exposure.
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Post by pontiac1940 on Nov 17, 2020 2:52:36 GMT
I agree with Tony and Frank. tonyw mentioned just using the raw file. Yes. Nothing fancy is needed here ... the raw file can be opened in ACR and the exposure fixed perfectly. |
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Post by Inspeqtor on Nov 17, 2020 3:18:44 GMT
Thank you EVERYONE for your great suggestions! I really do appreciate everyone of these!
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Post by Inspeqtor on Nov 17, 2020 3:24:14 GMT
Thank you Sepiana, This looks very good! |
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Post by Inspeqtor on Nov 17, 2020 3:49:41 GMT
Hi Charles - if you shot RAW then open the Raw file in Camera Raw in Elements and try the Exposure Slider - or better still click on Auto as that often does a very good job of quickly fixing images especially when you have a raw file. Tony Tony, You say to open the RAW file in "Camera Raw". I do not see any difference in opening a Raw file in either "Open" or in "Open in Camera Raw" Why is there an option to open in two different ways? I am guessing using "Open" is mainly for Jpg files or similar? I did use the "first screen" (shown below) and used "Auto" for the first time. WOW!! I really never used Raw files that much till recently. I am becoming more of a believer in Raw everyday! I have never used any of the sliders in the first Raw screen before as I have no idea what the rest of them do. Are there any other sliders in this first screen that would help with this photo? The Auto click alone looks to me like a finished product to me! 
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Post by Inspeqtor on Nov 17, 2020 3:59:11 GMT
You can try these setting in elements camera Raw. These are the numbers that came up using the Auto button.  |
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Post by Inspeqtor on Nov 17, 2020 4:01:35 GMT
Sometimes this works: Sepiana beat me to it this time> Over-Exposed Photo = Duplicate background Layer (Ctrl+J) > set blend mode to Multiply > adjust opacity to suit. Under-Exposed Photo = Duplicate background Layer (Ctrl+J) > set blend mode to Screen > adjust opacity to suit. Or, if you have Elements +, use the Curves feature to pull up or down the exposure. I do have Elements+ Thank you Buckskin! |
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Post by Inspeqtor on Nov 17, 2020 4:05:31 GMT
I agree with Tony and Frank. tonyw mentioned just using the raw file. Yes. Nothing fancy is needed here ... the raw file can be opened in ACR and the exposure fixed perfectly. What is ACR? How do I get it? Or do I already have it? |
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Post by Sepiana on Nov 17, 2020 4:20:13 GMT
What is ACR? How do I get it? Or do I already have it? Charles, ACR = Adobe Camera Raw Converter. It's a module within Elements. You can find information about ACR and how to use it in your workflow in Adobe Camera Raw -- Resources. |
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