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The Creativity Conference

Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online

Last updated on Sep 12, 2024

Learn how to apply lighting effects in a few simple steps using Quick actions.

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Follow along with any project to learn how to adjust color, tone, and lighting.

  1. On the Photoshop on the web homepage, under Start something new, select Upload an image and browse for a file on your device.  

  2. Select Quick actions .   

  3. Choose from the options provided in the Lighting section:

    • Lighten: Brightens up the under-exposed image.
    • Darken: Makes the image grow dim and dark.
    • Boost shadows: Enhances the shadows in the image to create a tonal contrast.
    • Medium contrast: Applies moderate contrast to the image.
    • Vignette: Creates profound image borders by darkening the corners.
  4. Select Download.

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The Creativity Conference

Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online

Adobe MAX

The Creativity Conference

Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online