Levels+Explained

=Photoshop Levels Adjustment Layer=

Levels
The levels adjustment layer is a tools which enables you to adjust the tonal range of an image. The levels tools allows you to adjust the brightness of the mid-tones and the white and black points within an image. To create a new **LEVELS** adjustment layer click on the levels icon This should open a new levels adjustment layer menu. Photoshop CS6 New Levels Adjustment Layer The levels palette will display a graphical representation of the colors within the picture. The levels distribution diagram has three sliders beneath it, as circled in the diagram. The black, mid-tones and white point. Whilst your adjusting your levels you will need to make sure the preview box is ticked to ensure that you can see your adjustments ‘real-time’ on your image. You can increase the contrast of your image by sliding the outer sliders in towards the edge of the histogram. To adjust the mid-tones within the photo click the preset bar and change it from default to **MID-TONES BRIGHTER**  slide the middle slider left or right, this will brighten or darken the image. Select Mid-tones Brighter If you hold the **ALT**  key whilst moving the sliders you will display highlight/shadow warnings on your image. Levels Adjustment Window Once you are happy with your adjustments click **OK** to close the levels adjustments layer box. Then merge the layers into one layer as shown in the diagram below. Once your happy with the adjustments flatten layers