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Some way to Darken Pictures in Photoshop?

Discussion in 'Photoshop' started by rbf738, Jan 28, 2009.

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    I'm new to photoshop cs3 extended, and I just want to darken one of my photos all around, drop the lighting to give it an overall darker look. I'm not sure the technical word for it, help?
     
    rbf738, Jan 28, 2009 IP
  2. giorgioarmani

    giorgioarmani Well-Known Member

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    Go to:

    Image

    Adjustments

    Brightness/Contrast
     
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    Julian124 Peon

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    i would suggest you use the levels to darken the overall picture.
    To reach levels you go to: Image>Adjustments>Levels
    (or the shortcut key; windows: CTRL+L ; mac/apple: CMD (apple)+L)
    good luck! :)
     
    Julian124, Jan 28, 2009 IP
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    pirogoeth Member

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    CTRL + M to open levels and play around with the settings until your happy
     
    pirogoeth, Jan 29, 2009 IP
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    A very easy way to darken faded images is simply to change the blending mode from "normal" to "multiply". After taking that step, try understanding how levels adjustment works, by playing around with it.
     
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    freebanner Active Member

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    wont look good unless u use mask or quick mask to gradually darken certain areas
     
    freebanner, Jan 29, 2009 IP
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    The best way is to duplicate the layer and set the blend mode to multiply, then use a mask to reveal unwanted areas darkened
     
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    Thanks, I got it going now, appreciate it.
     
    rbf738, Jan 29, 2009 IP