Adjusting Focus. Canon Studio Solution

Using: Photo Workshop Toolsets

4. Select to arrange the sheet as a portrait or landscape.

5. Select the cell arrangement: a. Specify by the Width and Height to create photo sizes of that size, in inches. i. Select Cell Orientation: best fit, vertical, or horizontal. b. Specify by the Number of Rows and Columns to select size by the number of cells total. i. Select Square Cells to make each cell size an equal square.

6. Select the Photo Orientation: use the existing orientation, or rotate photos clockwise or counter-clockwise to match cells.

7. Select Create.

8. Click and drag photos from the photo bar into the composite.

Adjusting Focus

Use focus to sharpen a photo for a crisp look, or to soften an image to create a gentle glow.

Focus options include:

 Select + to sharpen the photo by 1 point.

 Select the triangle to set the focus to 5 points.

 Select – to soften the photo by one point.

 Select the circle to set the focus to -5 points.

 Select the box to reset the focus to the digital negative settings.

 Select focus to open a dropdown menu with preset focus values.

Applying a Vignette

A vignette is an effect where the photo edges will gradually fade to white or black.

 Select the white-bordered box to apply a white vignette. o Select min, med, or max to change the intensity of the vignette.

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Using: Photo Workshop Toolsets

 Select the black-bordered box to apply a black vignette. o Select min, med, or max to change the intensity of the vignette.

 Select the middle box to remove any vignette.

Using the Correct Toolset

The correct toolset includes tools for adjusting basic light and exposure settings. To open the correct toolset, select the Correct tab from the bottom of the Photo Workshop workspace. The correct tools will appear either to the right or below the workspace.

Enhance toolset options are, in order: Contrast, Exposure, Shadows, Color, Tone, and

Redeye.

It is recommended that you color balance photos before adjusting light and exposure,

if necessary. Click here for a guide on color balance.

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