Effects — Levels — Reference
Levels settings
The Levels effect has 3 settings. Here is what each one controls.
- Settings
- 3
- Category
- Photo
Setting reference
| Setting | What it controls |
|---|---|
| Black point | The input brightness that becomes pure black. |
| White point | The input brightness that becomes pure white. |
| Gamma | Shifts the mid-tones lighter or darker. |
Tips for better results
- Tip 01
Bring the black and white points in until just before details start to clip.
- Tip 02
Adjust gamma last, to balance brightness.
- Tip 03
Put Levels first in your stack so later effects start from a clean image.