Curves vs. Levels: What's the Difference? | Photoshop

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Today we break down the similarities and the differences between two of Photoshop's most powerful tools: Levels and Curves. Learn how Levels and Curves can help you fix exposure, correct colors, and color grade any image. We also break down every option and slider each tool has to offer so that you can choose the one that works best for you.

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[bogdanfundalinski]

Most fantastic thing explained I’ve ever learned. At 74 never too old too learn. I’ll be sure to use this info. Can’t wait!!!

[marlenymercado]

By far, the BEST explanation of curves I ever heard/saw.... Fantastic job!!!

[joseluisavilagonzalez]

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[frankstone]

The "best" video I've seen explaining the differences between these two tools.

[seniorcaptain]

Excellent video!! You, re an awesome teacher. The best I’ve seen on YouTube

[powerfultoa]

I've been watching and trying to understand curves for 5 years and this one has almost all about it that's covered, thank you Nace!

[simomonster]

Never get enough of learning about curves and levels, most of the time they confuse me . matter of practice . Thank you Aaron for reminding us .

[lornadielentheis]

This was such a great explanation of how these tools work! Thank you!

[SpikeAllibone]

I love what you do! - Please never stop! So few people know Photoshop well.... and even fewer know how to actually teach it!

[cheyennelegerton]

so helpful. i like how you kept repeating 'make my blacks darker and make my whites lighter' definitely helped with the learning process!

[cchemmes-seeseeart]

Thanks! Aaron Nace is a great teacher, explaining PS with great clarity; sooo appreciated. Awesome video.

[werdnacole]

Brillant comparsion of levels and curves. I'd never really considered that curves did all the same things as levels. I had always thought of them as different tools. Thank you.

[antonoat]

Clear, concise and accurate easy to follow description as always. Thanks Aaron, have a great day.

[equilibertyconsulting]

Excellent work! In depth explanations, excellent sound quality, shortcuts presentation, content selection! Thank you Phlearn for your work, your contribution is enormous!

[paulburwood]

Yet another brilliant tutorial, especially as I have never really used either of these adjustments before.

[eddieoneill]

I really struggled with the difference between these two tools before I watched this video. Great explanation and really valuable channel!

[futbol_maestro]

One of the best explanations out there. Great Job brother!!!

[steveshubert]

Amazing tutorial! I have wondered for a long time (and used both) what the difference was, and your tutorial explained it beautifully! Thank you!

[KoukosAlex]

You are really good! You know Photoshop in depth and you explain it in a simple way plus adding some of the empirical stuff you can't find in the text books. Thank you!

[kido]

This is the only video i’ve seen so far that actually explained what the level sliders do. So many YouTubers who have no idea what they are talking about.