Using Curves in Photoshop

The many options and features of the Curves dialog box (located under Image, Adjust) intimidates many beginning and intermediate Photoshop users. However, remember that most image alterations can be accomplished by adding and manipulating only three or four points on the Curves grid. Adding more than three or four points to the Curves grid becomes complicated and will hinder your work more than help it.

In addition, a good rule of thumb for using almost every function or filter in Photoshop is to do a little at a time, then reapply. In terms of curves, don't try to correct every image problem at once. Apply changes in small steps. 

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