n00b question

[newfly5]

Just wanted to know what some of the basic post processing steps to do to improve qaulity. Still trying to learn the photo shop.

Thanks

[ibdb]

You might want to try searching for "workflow." There are a huge number of possible answers to that question. If there are any specific quality issues you're trying to improve, mentioning those would probably get you a better response. Posting samples and asking for suggestions on improving the results also works well.

[kevin_c]

The two main basic things is levels adjustments and a bit of sharpening.

[Jon, The Elder]

Yup...without details, Kevins answer is mine too.

[jfrancho]

Mostly sharpening, and sometimes noise reduction. A little cloning, if there are dust spots, and maybe some dodge and burn. If it's a black and white, obviously, there is the conversion that usually involves a channel mixer adjustment.

[newfly5]

Thanks for the input. I just know that the pics I see have so much color and sharpness which was just answered with levels and some usm. Pictures I have on average just dont seem to really pop like I want them to. Granted there is a learning curve of mine I deal with, I am just trying to get ideas what to work on in my pp.

Thanks

[jfrancho]

There is a good series of "How To Make Your Pictures Pop" on TLR: http://www.thelightsrightstudio.com/tutorials-pdf.htm. Also, take a look at Ron Bigelow's site: http://www.ronbigelow.com/articles/articles.htm.

[Mike]

I usually tinker with levels and curves, boost saturation if needed and apply some sharpening for my quick fixes.

[gwc1023]

I'm just starting to actually have a 'workflow,' but I pretty much agree with the others - levels (or curves), increase saturation often, then sharpen.