Photo Retouching Techniques Using Photoshop Elements 2.0

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Photo Retouching Techniques Using Photoshop
Elements 2.0
Overview:
In this guide, we will cover how to adjust the levels in pictures using the Auto-Levels
feature in Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0
Requirements:
?A PC loaded with Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0
?An image in digital format (.jpeg, .jpg)
Definitions:
?The Levels dialog box lets you correct the tonal range and color balance of an image by
adjusting intensity levels of the image’s shadows, midtones, and highlights. The Levels
histogram serves as a visual guide for adjusting the image’s key tones.
Preparations:
Step 1. First open Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 by double clicking the
icon on the desktop or by going to the Start Menu and clicking on Adobe
Photoshop Elements 2.Step 2. Once Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 opens, open an image file
that you wish to edit by going to File > Open and browse for the file that you
wish to open. Conversely, you may want to import an image from the
scanner if you have one attached.
Auto-Levels in Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0
With Auto-Levels, Adobe Photoshop Elements will automatically correct the
tonal range and color balance of an image. Auto Levels defines the lightest
and darkest pixels in an image, and then redistributes intermediate pixel
values proportionately. This allows the enhancement of the contrast of an
image that has an average distribution of color values.
To correctly adjust an image using the Auto-Level feature:
With your image open, go to your toolbar menu and select Enhance
> Auto Levels. You may also press the keystroke command Shift +
Ctrl + L…