Harness the power of Curves layers

With more precise control than other tools, Curves Adjustment Layers are the unsung heroes of Photoshop

- James Abbott

Curves are one of the most powerful and versatile tools available in Photoshop, whether you're adjusting brightness, contrast, applying colour correction or adding creative effects.

Add to this the ability to use the Curves Adjustment Layers and Blending modes among other controls, and the possibilities quickly reveal themselves to be plentiful. Curves are capable of many things, but as always, we'll focus on just four useful and creative effects that you can use with your shots.