Step 1.
It is right to fix this by feeling, but it is the first step to correct the retouching under the premise of thinking!
Before starting to repair this picture, you need to analyze the problems existing in this picture, and then determine the train of thought: I want to restore it to what I saw at that time; Or I want to make it more creative.
recover
originality
Step two.
Step two, use tools! Snapseed has many tools. By the way, I will explain the function of each tool in combination with the correct use order of the tools, and start the mode of chanting for Tang Priest!
1 cutting. The previous composition is not ideal. You can adjust the size and proportion by cutting, and cut off the redundant parts, such as dark corners and sundries. Snapseed has a fixed frame ratio, and the better frame ratios for hold are 1: 1 and 4: 3, depending on your idea.
② rotate. Used to correct the horizontal line, snapseed will automatically correct it as soon as it enters the rotating tool. If you are not satisfied, you can pull left and right to adjust the straightening angle, and then click the hook in the lower right corner to save.
(3) Using perspective deformation. Generally, after the first two steps, there is no need to adjust the photos. If your work is obviously left or right, or it is not harmonious up and down, you can use the deformation tool to push it up or down to supplement the perspective.
If I push the photo here, I can see that the angle of the whole building is closer to head-up.
You can also scroll in four corners, just click Freedom on the right.
It should be noted that under normal circumstances, we will choose smart filling, so that photos will be automatically completed when they are modified. If you want to fill the part with black or white edges, you can choose directly. Remember to click the hook to save it ~
(4) Four-step restoration of details, which is realized by adjusting the picture, so that the picture can show more information, and the parameters need to be determined according to the specific situation of the picture.
First: reduce highlights.
Second: brighten the shadows.
Third: increase the atmosphere. It is not recommended to increase the general atmosphere too much, which will make the photos look unclean and prone to noise.
Fourth: adjust the overall brightness. If there is not much problem with the photo exposure, the fourth step is to adjust the brightness instead of adjusting it at the beginning, which will make some details of the picture lost.
⑤ Improve the contrast and make the photos more transparent.
⑥ Increase the saturation to make the overall color of the picture more gorgeous.
⑦ Appropriate increase of warm colors. This photo was taken at dusk. After adding warm colors, the whole picture will be more yellow.
The last step, click the hook, and then click Export, you can save it directly, but it is recommended to save a copy, so that you can keep the original picture and repair it next time you want to.
Speaking of warm colors, some friends will think of white balance tools. Increasing the color temperature will produce a similar effect to warm color, which is stronger than increasing warm color.
There is a coloring tool in the white balance tool, which can add purple or green to the photo, with purple on the right and green on the left, which is more suitable for night retouching. So when you are repairing the night scene, you can skip the warm tone step and decorate it with coloring.
Right-slip purple
Left slip green
These are the correct steps to decorate a picture with snapseed. In addition, if you want the photos to be more innovative, you can use the local features of snapseed.
Before modification
modify
If you have mastered all the above lessons, try snapseed's curve function. I promise, it's not difficult at all!