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Clarity Slider

Apr 3, 2012 5:09 AM

Tags: #slider #clarity #lightooom_4

Please, please bring back the original clarity slider...the one in Lightroom 4 is dreadful. It adds exposure adjustments now and is difficult to control. The subtlety of the older version is gone...if anyone else agrees with me then please comment below and perhaps Adobe will take notice.

883 Views   5 Replies   Latest reply: Keith_Reeder, Apr 26, 2012 12:01 PM
 
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  • dj_paige
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    1. dj_paige,
    Apr 3, 2012 5:13 AM   in reply to DV8OR1
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    I have read someone from Adobe say something similar to "The new clarity slider has twice the effect as the old one".

     

    So, if you were using a clarity of 25 in the past, maybe you should try a 12. Or maybe you should continue to use Process Version 2010, which still has the old clarity slider

     

    Do you really think Adobe will go back just because some people in a forum don't like it?

     

    For what its worth, I like the new clarity slider, I think it is an improvement.

     
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  • -Agfaclack-
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    2. -Agfaclack-,
    Apr 3, 2012 5:15 AM   in reply to DV8OR1
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    i do not agree.

    i like the new one better.

     

    keep in mind you now have to use a value of around 20 instead of 40 to get a similiar effect.

     
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  • johnbeardy
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    3. johnbeardy,
    Apr 3, 2012 5:21 AM   in reply to -Agfaclack-
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    Also try using stronger Clarity values in combination with reducing the Contrast value.

     
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  • DV8OR1
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    4. DV8OR1,
    Apr 26, 2012 10:18 AM   in reply to dj_paige
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    There is more to it than just the strength of the clarity slider in LR4 - see here: http://www.keptlight.com/2012/04/lightroom-4-clarity-slider/

     

    I use the clarity slider in negative as a quick fix for smoothing skin. In LR4 this is noit possible as it changes the exposure substantially.

     

    And yes - if enough people complain about it perhaps Adobe will do something about it.

     
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  • Keith_Reeder
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    5. Keith_Reeder,
    Apr 26, 2012 12:01 PM   in reply to DV8OR1
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    Not a fan of the PV2012 slider, I must admit - it's too heavy-handed and, as others have pointed out, tending too much towards faux HDR, something I detest.

     
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