Editing tips?

[DaveTheRave]

When I want to tweak a picture I have multiple options that seem to do similar things to lighten, darken or change color of a photo: adjust brightness, contrast, shadows, RGB curves, temperature, etc.

My approach to using them has been random. Is there a guide that explains when you’d want to use one feature over the other? Thanks.

 

[Apple fanboy]

When I want to tweak a picture I have multiple options that seem to do similar things to lighten, darken or change color of a photo: adjust brightness, contrast, shadows, RGB curves, temperature, etc.

My approach to using them has been random. Is there a guide that explains when you’d want to use one feature over the other? Thanks.

For which software?
For me I get the exposure correct first. Then usual WB (if it needs a tweak).
Then it's a personal choice of what you want your photo to look like.

 

[DaveTheRave]

Right now I’m exploring the Darkroom iOS app.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Right now I’m exploring the Darkroom iOS app.

Not one I've used. I use LR on my Mac. But the principle is still the same.
I think if you asked a bunch of us on here, we'd all have different ways of doing it.
It's just finding out what works for you.

 

[mofunk]

I try to get the right exposer so I don't have to a lot of editing. The most I will do is maybe play with the White Balance and Shadows. It really depends one what type of environment I shoot in.