3D Photo Adjustments

Techniques used to manipulate the perceived spatial dimensions, depth, and plane-specific characteristics of a 2D image.

Core Concepts

• depth-map: A grayscale image where luminosity values represent distance from the camera (typically white for foreground, black for background).
• lens-blur: A feature in camera-raw and lightroom designed to simulate optical bokeh and depth-of-field.
• Depth Masking: The process of using spatial data to isolate specific planes within an image for localized editing.

Advanced Techniques

• Precise Plane Manipulation: Leveraging Photoshop’s depth map feature to execute more advanced, realistic adjustments than standard automated tools allow.
• Granular Adjustments: Utilizing depth data to target specific layers of an image for complex light or color manipulation without affecting the entire frame.

Related Notes

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