Light Adjustment Layer
The Light Adjustment Layer is a non-destructive editing tool in adobe-photoshop (Beta v27.9+) designed for global and local luminance control. Unlike traditional Curves or Levels adjustments, it offers specialized controls for simulating light sources and managing illumination intensity without altering color balance directly.
Key Features & Functionality
- Non-Destructive Workflow: Applies lighting changes as a separate layer, preserving original pixel data.
- Luminance Control: Adjusts brightness and contrast with specific algorithms optimized for light simulation rather than general tonal mapping.
- Integration: Available in Photoshop Beta (v27.9+); likely to merge into stable releases in subsequent updates.
- Use Cases: Ideal for correcting exposure, adding dramatic lighting effects, or balancing high-contrast scenes where standard Contrast tools lack precision.