Auto Exposure and Auto Levels

I have yet to figure out if it is possible to apply both auto exposure and levels to multiple images, and I do not mean lifting and stamping the same settings. If not this is #1 on my wish list.

I initially thought this was a glaring omission from the beginning. However, these auto functions have such unpredictable effects on images that they really do need individual application and review anyway. Not being able to batch apply them just enforces good practice going image by image so that one doesn't wind up with a bunch of badly adjusted images. Adjusting similar images with lift and stamp is more prudent though deserving of individual review as well.

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    There was a post a week or so back that discussed this and one way of achieving it.
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  • Auto Levels and other adjustments

    Just a small question..will auto levels and other adjustments degrade a photo quality. I most of the times use auto levels before developing a photo and I want to make sure that I keep the same quality of the original image after using adjustments.
    Thanks in advance.

    If you  have limited skills-two schools of thought.   Quality will be better if you fine tune- if you put in a little more time-learn full Photoshop, but not everyone has the time-interest or capibilities.  
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    2)  If you want to do more with your phontography, learn more about Photoshop CS. 8 months ago-I thought I understood PS. Then I got serious about it. The difference is stunning
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  • Lock in auto levels, contrast, and color?

    I was doing some editing earlier and used auto color, auto contrast, and auto levels. The results look great, but they seem to change throughout the footage. is there any way i can "lock" the settings?

    Hmmm. i wish there was a way to copy what settings it chose to a normal effect layer. I think it did a pretty good job with the footage, it's too bad I can't see what settings it chose for certain frames and apply them to the entire clip.
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  • Auto levels on import preset

    I tried a search to see how you can get AP3 to do an "auto levels" adjustment during import, but I am not sure how to do it. If I do an "auto" adjust on an image and then create a preset, does AP3 apply the levels based on that particular file used, or will it actually look at each file individually and make the correct adjustment for each file during the import? Or is there a different way to correctly apply auto levels during import?
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    Good Mornig,
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    Hmmm... I must be missing a step. Help me out here...
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  • Flickerring after applying auto levels filter

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  • How to reverse the auto levels recording to normal levels?

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  • Auto smart fix, auto levels, auto contrast Where on cs4

    I have photoshop cs4 and I cannot find the Auto smart fix, auto levels, and auto contrast nor the adjustment for each that I had with photoshop elements.

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    Photoshop Elements usually contains various watered-down "preset" options for beginner users as opposed to more advanced users using the Full PS.  Options such as the Red-eye Reduction Tool and if you go far enough back Page Curl in Photoshop LE are examples.
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  • Auto levels or auto contrast results in completely black photo in elements 10

    Does anyone know why I get a completely black result when I use either auto levels or auto contrast in photoshop elements 10?

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    Highlights RGB 255,255,255

  • Automating the Auto Levels process

    As part of my work flow after importing the files into Aperture and applying meta data I then apply Auto levels to each image in turn, this is a very manual process involving the mouse and the right arrow key to move to the next image, wait for it to be read then press the auto levels button and then right arrow to the next image.
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