03 Compare tones in your photo to find hidden detail and texture
Reveal more texture and detail by selectively increasing midtone contrast using the Clarity slider
Examine the histogram
1 Import midtones.dng into Lightroom and take the photo into the Develop module. In the Histogram graph, we can see that the strongest tones are the shadows, followed by weaker midtones. We’ll need to move (or remap) some of that shadow information into the midtone section to reveal missing detail.
Increase the exposure
3 It’s always good to fix colour problems first, because this can change the tones. To reveal more detail, drag Exposure to +1.15. The Histogram graph will slide to the right as some of the shadows become midtones. We now have a healthier-looking histogram and more detail in the printing press.
Correct the colours
2 Drag Temperature to a value of 3418, then drag Tint from +30 to +22. This restores the printing press’s greenish metallic hue. The cooler colours of the press now contrast with the warmer colours of the wooden bench, which helps to differentiate the objects in the scene.
Remove the clipped areas
4 Click the Highlight Clipping Warning icon in the top-right of the Histogram. Blown-out highlights appear in red. Place the cursor over the right of the Histogram. The White sliders become highlighted. Drag down on the graph to reduces Whites to -20. Drag Highlights to -60. See the video for more tips.