Thanks, Adam. Cheers, Christine
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From: Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 12:37 AM
Subject: Re: Lightroom: Question about Clarity
Clarity is more like sharpening for the mid-tones only
Hi Everyone:
I have lack-of-clarity about Lightroom's Clarity function. This is from
Help: Clarity: Adds depth to an image by increasing local contrast. I
don't have an understanding of local contrast. What does local contrast
mean? What is added depth?
Also, I seem to like the photo
Christine -
I don't think you can duplicate the clarity function in the camera.
It is applying sharpening to the mid-tones. That's an
oversimplification. Here are the details.
http://www.oreillynet.com/digitalmedia/blog/2007/07/lightroom_11_the_clarity_tool_1.html
I've read in several
Clarity adds contrast in the midtones. Nothing magic about that. So
you don't need to worry about in camera settings and exposure. It
simply makes the picture pop a bit more. Some times I use it as a semi
sharpening tool.
MaritimTim
2008/4/12, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Hi Everyone:
Several good responses, re, Clarity. They are all correct, it adds mid
tone contrast or punch.
I have a routine when developing in LR, and basically it it top to
bottom. Do the color balance first, then exposure, etc.. Sometimes if
my exposure is only a little on the low side, ie, less than 1/2
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Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 8:16 PM
Subject: Re: Lightroom: Question about Clarity
Christine -
I don't think you can duplicate the clarity function in the camera.
It is applying sharpening to the mid-tones. That's an
oversimplification. Here are the details
: Question about Clarity
Clarity adds contrast in the midtones. Nothing magic about that. So
you don't need to worry about in camera settings and exposure. It
simply makes the picture pop a bit more. Some times I use it as a semi
sharpening tool.
MaritimTim
2008/4/12, Christine Aguila [EMAIL
Walt: This was most helpful! Big thanks, Walt. Cheers, Christine
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From: Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 9:13 PM
Subject: Re: Lightroom: Question about Clarity
Several good responses, re
in-camera (record mode) wouldn't
help with midtone clarity then? Cheers, Christine
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Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 8:20 PM
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