Histogram question

[Beckyk]

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Newest

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1. macOS 10.13 High Sierra

Hello, I have looked on the blog to try and find info about the histogram and how to interpret the triangles in each corner.
For instance what does the cyan in clipping mean and what is the best wat to fix it. Thank you Becky

 

[Replytoken]

On the Histogram in the Develop window, the triangles show shadow and highlight clipping. You can pass your cursor over them to see what is clipped in the image, or you can click on the triangles and then they will stay on during your editing and always display the clipped areas. There are uses for both methods, but the information is the same.

Clipped areas generally mean that you have exceeded the dynamic range and will not be able to show details in the clipped areas. For shadows, they will appear as black with no detail. For highlights, they will appear as white with no detail.

--Ken

 

[Beckyk]

On the Histogram in the Develop window, the triangles show shadow and highlight clipping. You can pass your cursor over them to see what is clipped in the image, or you can click on the triangles and then they will stay on during your editing and always display the clipped areas. There are uses for both methods, but the information is the same.

Clipped areas generally mean that you have exceeded the dynamic range and will not be able to show details in the clipped areas. For shadows, they will appear as black with no detail. For highlights, they will appear as white with no detail.

--Ken

Thank you so much that is what I thought. If the triangles are a different color then black or white, like many cyan, red, blue.. does that mean a out of gamut color?
Is it true that it is up to each person’s preference if an image calls for clipped blacks?

 

[Hal P Anderson]

Is it true that it is up to each person’s preference if an image calls for clipped blacks?

Of course it is. You can do anything that you want to your image.

 

[Replytoken]

Of course it is. You can do anything that you want to your image.

I concur. I had a friend who used to shoot fashion in the days of film, and he frequently blew out the highlights for effect. You can do as you wish, but it is best if you know what you are doing, and why you are doing it. And yes you can be out of gamut on specific color channels with certain subjects.

--Ken

 

[Beckyk]

Of course it is. You can do anything that you want to your image.

Haha thanks Hal! I’m a bit of a color outside the lines girl

 

[Beckyk]

I concur. I had a friend who used to shoot fashion in the days of film, and he frequently blew out the highlights for effect. You can do as you wish, but it is best if you know what you are doing, and why you are doing it. And yes you can be out of gamut on specific color channels with certain subjects.

--Ken

Thanks Ken! as I told Hal, I color oupside the lines most of the time! Haha but I’m going to make sure I know when and why I’m doing it!

 

[Beckyk]

I concur. I had a friend who used to shoot fashion in the days of film, and he frequently blew out the highlights for effect. You can do as you wish, but it is best if you know what you are doing, and why you are doing it. And yes you can be out of gamut on specific color channels with certain subjects.

--Ken

Of course it is. You can do anything that you want to your image.

I forgot to add that I was “ informed” it was not acceptable to “ever” clip or blow anytime! hehehehe