TOOL SCHOOL
Master shadows and highlights
This powerful tonal tool has more to it than meets the eye, and it’s ideal for landscapes
James Paterson
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With over a decade as a writer and photographer behind him, James knows exactly which Photoshop and Lightroom tools and techniques matter most.
T he Shadows/Highlights command has long been one of the most useful tonal tools on offer in Photoshop – but to get the most out of it, you need to master a few simple settings. Initially the tool offers two simple sliders: one lets you lift the shadows, while the other darkens the highlights. However, hidden away are a wealth of other options that give you a fine degree of control over shadows and highlights in your scene.