BLUEGRADE

Halation

Add a warm glow around bright transitions. BLUEGRADE uses a digital highlight treatment inspired by the warm fringe associated with some photographic film.

When to use it

Look for lamps against darkness, backlit edges and small bright reflections. A flat, evenly lit scene may show less change.

How to control it

Increase Halation in Edit → Finish while watching the brightest transitions.

A starting approach

Keep the underlying exposure balanced. If a halo starts to compete with the subject, reduce the amount rather than compensating by darkening the whole photograph.

Combine with intention

Choose one main direction first. Compare with the effect reduced or off before adding another treatment. Check the exported photograph as well as the preview.

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