Camera Raw and Smart Objects Flashcards

In Camera Raw, what does the 'Clarity' slider primarily affect?

Answer: Midtone contrast and local texture

Clarity increases midtone contrast, enhancing local texture and giving images a crisper, more defined look.

When you open a Camera Raw file as a Smart Object in Photoshop, what happens when you double-click the Smart Object layer?

Answer: Camera Raw reopens with all original settings editable

Double-clicking a Camera Raw Smart Object reopens the file in Camera Raw, allowing full non-destructive re-editing of all raw parameters.

Which Camera Raw panel allows you to make color-specific luminance adjustments?

Answer: HSL / Color panel

The HSL/Color panel provides independent Hue, Saturation, and Luminance sliders for eight distinct color ranges.

What is the purpose of the 'Dehaze' slider in Camera Raw?

Answer: Removes atmospheric haze or fog from images

The Dehaze slider uses algorithms to detect and reduce atmospheric haze, increasing contrast and color saturation in affected areas.

In Photoshop, which command lets you replace the contents of a Smart Object while preserving its transformations and layer styles?

Answer: Layer > Smart Objects > Replace Contents

Layer > Smart Objects > Replace Contents swaps the source file inside the Smart Object while retaining all applied transformations and effects.

What does the Camera Raw 'Vibrance' slider do differently than 'Saturation'?

Answer: Vibrance boosts less-saturated colors while protecting skin tones

Vibrance uses an intelligent algorithm that amplifies muted colors more aggressively while protecting already-saturated colors and skin tones.

When a Smart Filter is applied to a Smart Object, what does the mask thumbnail attached to the filter do?

Answer: Allows selective masking of where the Smart Filter is visible

The Smart Filter mask lets you paint with black to hide filter effects in specific areas, giving precise control over filter application.