ABSTRACT
Preparing the image Before we start our culinary masterpiece we should prepare the main ingredient - the image. Th is should include optimizing the histogram via a manual or auto Levels adjustment (if you have the luxury of accessing a 16 Bit/Channel fi le via a RAW capture or a 48-bit scan your histogram will appreciate the Levels adjustment prior to hitting the ‘8 Bits/Channel’ option in the Image > Mode submenu). Start the project by removing any distractions in the image so that the viewer’s focus will not wander from the pièce de résistance - the face containing the character and majesty of our sitter. Keeping it simple is a key to clean and eff ective design.
