iPhone Photo Editing - My Knowledge Database

# [[iPhone Photo Editing]] ## Key Concepts Learned: ### Module 1: Editing In The Native Photo App - **Concept 1**: Before editing photos, you have to change a bunch of settings in order to see the real photos better. - First, you have to maximize the Brightness of the screen from the control center - Second, you have to turn off the True Tone too from the submenu of brightness in the control center. - Third, you have to turn off the Night Shift too from the submenu of brightness in the control center. - **Concept 2**: You can save all your adjustments on a single photo by tapping on the top right corner three dots and hitting the copy edits. Then, you can paste it into another photo. - **Concept 3**: If a text is mirrored in a photo somehow, you can flip the photo in edit mode. It will solve the problem. - **Concept 4**: Focus on the subject matter and convey its significance: - Adjust the lens distortion to emphasize the subject. - Use the crop tool to position the subject at one of the rule of thirds points within the frame. - Increase the illumination of the subject to enhance its visibility and overall impact on the photograph. - **Concept 5**: In order to be able to extract a frame from a video captured, you have to use the [Frame Grabber](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/frame-grabber/id1434703541) app. - **Concept 6**: The best app for removing unwanted objects from a photo is [TouchRetouch](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/touchretouch/id373311252). ### Module 2: Lightroom Editing Essentials #### Importing and Exporting Your Photos in Lightroom ##### Summary: process of importing and exporting photos using **Lightroom** while enhancing workflow efficiency. It covers creating albums, editing photos with presets and effects, and exporting images with optimal settings. Key features like **masking**, **healing**, and **adjustments** are highlighted, demonstrating Lightroom’s power for quick yet professional edits. ##### Tips: - **Album Creation:** Add a “0” at the start of album names for easy sorting and quick access. - **Importing Photos:** Use the folder icon with a “+” in Lightroom to bring in images. Properly labeled albums help locate photos faster. - **Preset Application:** Default presets are available for free users, with premium options for subscribers. Adjust opacity or reset values by double-clicking the adjustment dot. - **Before/After Comparison:** Hold the screen to toggle between before/after views of the photo or individual effects. - **Information Overlay:** Tap with two fingers to switch information overlays or hide/show adjustments with a single tap. - **Export Settings:** - Save as **JPEG** with 100% quality and the largest available dimensions. - Optionally add a watermark for credit. - Choose to retain or strip location metadata based on your sharing preferences. - **Quick Navigation:** Tap the screen for a clean, distraction-free photo view or to access adjustments. - **Efficiency:** Export settings save automatically, streamlining future exports. #### Mastering Histograms: Simple Steps to Enhance Your iPhone Photos ##### Summary This section explains the fundamentals of adjusting tonal values using **Lightroom**. It introduces concepts like **histograms**, **exposure**, and **contrast**, while providing detailed guidance on using sliders for **highlights**, **shadows**, **whites**, and **blacks**. The goal is to understand and manipulate tonal ranges for a well-balanced, impactful photo. ##### Tips - **Histogram Basics:** - A histogram represents tonal values from **pure black** (left) to **pure white** (right). - Focus on tonal balance rather than the shape of the histogram. - **Exposure Slider:** - Drag **right** to brighten the entire image; drag **left** to darken it. - Affects all tonal values equally. - **Contrast Slider:** - Drag **right** to intensify highlights and shadows (spreads values toward the edges). - Drag **left** to reduce contrast, bringing values closer to gray (toward the center of the histogram). - **Highlights and Whites:** - **Highlights:** Adjust bright areas (e.g., skies) without affecting pure whites. Drag **left** to recover detail in bright regions. - **Whites:** Adjust the brightest values. Drag **right** to add vibrancy but avoid overexposure. - **Shadows and Blacks:** - **Shadows:** Adjust darker areas. Drag **right** to recover detail or **left** to deepen shadows. - **Blacks:** Adjust the darkest parts. Drag **left** to create true blacks or **right** to brighten very dark areas. - **Resetting Adjustments:** - Double-tap a slider node to reset it to its default value. - **Using Live Masks:** - Hold one finger on the screen while adjusting sliders to see an overlay of **clipping** areas (e.g., black-and-red regions indicate no detail left). - Use this feature to ensure key details aren’t lost. - **RAW Files Advantage:** - Shooting in RAW provides more tonal range for adjusting highlights and shadows. - RAW files allow for greater recovery of detail compared to standard JPEGs.