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Basic photo editing
While it is certainly not required to edit a digital image, making a few tweaks will often improve its appearance. A click of the mouse on a software menu option or editing tool can add pizzazz or fix a common photo flaw.
Most digital cameras come with software that has tools to perform basic photo editing. You can easily perform editing tasks such as cropping, resizing, eliminating red-eye and color casts, adjusting brightness and contrast and sharpening with the camera's software.
Beyond the basics photo editing
If you want to go beyond the basics, you'll need a full-featured editing program. Some of these programs have a strong learning curve but offer a full array of sophisticated tools for precise fine-tuning of digital photos.
This section provides information and step-by-step tutorials about a number of key editing techniques. They are illustrated and written in an easy-to-understand manner to help you get started in the digital darkroom.
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