Curves
Definition
A fundamental tool in digital-photography and image-processing that maps input brightness values to output brightness values, allowing for precise control over Tone Curve, contrast, and color balance.
Key Applications
- Contrast Adjustment: S-curve to increase contrast; inverse S-curve to decrease.
- Color Grading: Adjusting individual RGB channels to shift color balance.
- Mood Manipulation: Strategic two-color grading techniques can significantly alter the emotional impact of a photograph Changing Photo Mood: Strategic Two-Color Grading Techniques.
Related Concepts
- Histogram
- Levels
- color-theory
- Post-Processing