Adobe 65089063 Training Guide - Page 26

Lesson 8: Fixing Exposure Problems This lesson revisits the three editing modes in the Editor, expands on techniques for making and saving selections, and introduces adjustment layers and blending modes and a range of options for adjusting the tonal range of an image. Scheduling Lessons 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12 all include exercises that deal with different aspects of image adjustment, correction, and repair-so you may find possibilities for recombining exercises from these lessons to suit your session schedule. While Lesson 7 focuses on color correction, Lesson 8 deals with exposure problems, Lesson 9 with retouching, and Lesson 12 with advanced image editing techniques. Lesson 7 includes a technique for comparing the results of various approaches to a correction problem which is used again in both projects in this lesson. Lesson 8 also expands on the introduction to making selections given in Lesson 7. Goals for this lesson The objectives for Lesson 8 are to expand on the concepts of exposure problems and tonal imbalance, to review your students' knowledge of the three Edit modes, and to expose them to a range of tools and techniques for correcting and adjusting the tonal range. • Students should be able to identify the extremes of tonal imbalance in an image and understand what needs to be adjusted in each case. • They should be aware of a variety of tools and options for adjusting tonal range, including brightness and contrast, curves, levels, and shadows and highlights. • They should be able to make use of the different viewing modes and image window arrangements to compare results of different editing approaches. • Your students should be familiar with all elements of the Editor workspace. • They should comfortable working between the three Edit modes. • They should have a basic understanding of the uses of layer blending modes and adjustment layers. • They should be able to make and save a complex selection for selective editing. Expanding on the exercises The projects and exercises in this lesson detail practical, step-by-step editing techniques that are well illustrated and explained and usually quite easy to follow. 26 Instructor Notes