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 11/22/2006 02:49:51 AM · #1
Sometimes, Auto Levels gives better results than Levels. Auto-Levels seems to affects the colour balance also.
Any comments? Opinions?
 11/22/2006 02:54:33 AM · #2
Auto-Level is often way too harsh in PS. It is an interesting way to see details in a very under-exposed shot though.
Typically, Image, Levels, Options, Shadow and Highlight at 0.5 each (my defaults) and hit ok, as a good starting point.
 11/22/2006 02:58:41 AM · #3
aren't they the same thing? only difference is that one is done by computer calculations, the other done by yourself. Colour-balance is affected because Auto-level tweaks each colour individually. You can do that too in Levels... What's your question again?
 11/22/2006 03:00:14 AM · #4
I never seem to be happy with what Auto-Levels gives me so I always do it manually!
11/22/2006 03:03:03 AM · #5
side track a little, I find the Auto-Colour to be very inaccurate. It's almost always wrong - always too cool (bluish tint). Auto contrast and Auto Level works for me usually (I'm lazy)
 11/22/2006 03:10:38 AM · #6
When using levels set the layer to luminosity rather than normal and the adjustments wont affect the color saturation.
 11/22/2006 06:50:44 AM · #7
Originally posted by kbhatia1967:
Sometimes, Auto Levels gives better results than Levels. Auto-Levels seems to affects the colour balance also.
Any comments? Opinions?

I have editted my question as above
 11/22/2006 07:32:15 AM · #8
I use auto-levels when doing batch work to quickly show proofs online. Other than that, all adjustments are done manually for more control.
 11/22/2006 07:57:25 AM · #9
Auto colour is excellent, levels needs careful adjustment.
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