What's the difference between Contrast & Local Contrast??

awm03 · Post by **awm03** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 1:59 am

Can anyone explain the difference? The online help is too vague, and I can't see much difference between the two on my photos. Thanks

afx · Post by **afx** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 6:23 am

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsharp_ma ... nhancement
In Lightroom the Clarity slider has the same function.

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afx

bananahead · Post by **bananahead** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:11 am

Why isn't local contrast possible on a layer?

afx · Post by **afx** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:03 am

No idea. Definitely not good...

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afx

awm03 · Post by **awm03** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 2:28 pm

Thanks. Seems like all the explanations are vague, or rather very technical, which is why they seem vague to me. And the results are subtle, so no wonder I didn't notice any. Anyway, local contrast seems worthwhile to know about, so will keep reading until it sinks in.

More explanation here:
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutori ... cement.htm

afx · Post by **afx** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 2:31 pm

Carefully applied local contrast makes an image pop more. Overdoing it sucks major.

Not being able to do it in regions is a major setback in my eyes.

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