tutorial 1

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1. de-saturate

2. adjust curves

red channel:
add some red.

green channel:
shadows (B) should have a red cast, and the highlights (A) should have more green.

blue channel:
add a yellow cast to the highlights (A, B). hold the shadows (C).

all channels:
if necessary, increase overall contrast by applying an s-curve. be careful not to blow out the highlights by shifting point A too high. so keep an eye on your histogram. it's the same with point B — don't lose too much detail in the shadows.

3. soften


4. add frame

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