Key concept: Contrast
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Contrast
The difference in brightness between light and dark areas of an image. Contrast determines the number of shades in the image.
A low-contrast image (left) retains detail but tends to lack dimension and looks soft. An image with normal contrast (center) retains detail and dimension, and looks crisp. A high-contrast image (right) loses detail especially in areas with gradated tones, and can look cartoony or posterized.
Tools used to change contrast
Related concepts
- Adjustment layer
- Color cast
- Exposure
- Filter
- Grayscale
- Highlight & Shadow
- Lighten
- Saturation & Desaturation
- Sepia tone
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