How to do exposure correction gradient

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Mike_Boreham
Sep 19, 2006
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Could someone point me at a link or give basic instructions for applying a gradient to correct the exposure on a photo, caused for example by flash fall-off with distance.

Thanks

Mike
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Doug_Katz
Sep 19, 2006
Probably won’t get all the way to a complete correction with a gradient, but there are several ways to get in the ballpark.

1. Add a new layer above the problematic image. Draw your gradient (probably a radial gradient in the example you give). It can use default colors. Adjust blend mode to soft light, overlay, or other to taste. Adjust opacity to taste.

2. Add a mask to the problematic image. Add a layer filled with white or black, depending on exact problem, below the image layer. Draw out your gradient on the mask.

3. Add a gradient overlay style to the problematic image. Adjust its color stops, transparency, blend mode, and opacity in the layer styles dialog.
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Cybernetic Nomad
Sep 19, 2006
Add an adjustment layer (curves or whatever works) to the image. Paint it the layer mask
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Mike_Boreham
Sep 20, 2006
Thanks Doug and Nomad,

What I currently do is closer to what Nomad suggests, or make selections with big feathering.

I’ll have a go at Doug’s way when I get back to base.

Mike
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Donald_Reese
Sep 20, 2006
I dont even bother with selections half the time,and just use soft large brushes to paint away the unneeded layer change.

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