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The main steps in this video
Open the Image: Click ‘Open’ and navigate to where the image is stored on your computer. Double-click the image to open it in Photoshop. The example used is a photo of a Zoltar fortune-telling machine.
Auto Tone for Quick Fixes: To quickly improve a washed-out image, go to the ‘Image’ menu, then click on ‘Auto Tone’. This can instantly enhance the image. Photoshop is effective at performing these quick fixes.
Manually Adjust Brightness and Contrast: If you need more control, manually adjust the brightness and contrast. Go to ‘Image’ > ‘Adjustments’ > ‘Brightness/Contrast’. Use the sliders to increase or decrease the brightness and contrast as needed. Click ‘OK’ when you’re happy with the changes.
Enhance Colors with Vibrance: To make the colors in your image pop, use the vibrance setting. Go to ‘Image’ > ‘Adjustments’ > ‘Vibrance’. Adjust the vibrance slider to enhance the colors. Note that vibrance effects can vary between different software programs.
Explore Other Adjustments: The adjustments menu in Photoshop offers many more options. Feel free to experiment with these to see how they affect your image.
Save the Edited Image: After making your edits, save the new version of the image. Go to ‘File’ > ‘Save As’, give the image a clear name for easy future reference, and save it.