The Curves Tool: An Introduction to Color Correction Curves

For video and photo editors, using the color correction tools is an everyday occurrence.

The tool that manipulates curves is essential in their work.

Regardless of which software package you use, the mechanism of the tool should be basically the same, even if the interface and functions are not identical.

The tool gives life to images by making color and luminance adjustments, such as raising the mid-tone range or more obvious highlight modifications.

You can use the tool to hide imperfections, but also to show off your creativity in different modes.

Key Takeaways:

• Using this tool works well because it is universal. The appearance may differ a bit, but it will be the enough the same.
• You can click to add a tonal point to the graph that is split into three separate space.
• The display exactly shows what the person who is using this features will see when they use it.

“They allow you to make precise luminance and color adjustments to an image — from slightly raising a specific region of the midtones to drastic highlight changes. At their core, they are a fundamental tool to bring your images to life.”

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