High Clarity
![High Clarity Photoshop Tutorial High Clarity Photoshop Tutorial](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/250/high-clarity.jpg)
Learn how to apply this abstract photo effect with Photoshop CS3. Your photos will have a high impact look and stronger focus.
Preview of Final Results
![17](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/17.jpg)
High Clarity Photoshop Tutorial
Step 1
Open an image into Photoshop. This effect works best for portraits rather than landscapes.![](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/1.jpg)
Step 2
First, to practice non-destructive editing, we'll convert the layer to a Smart Object. Doing this will allow us to use Smart Filters that let you change the filter settings at any time.![2](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/2.jpg)
Step 3
Choose image > Adjustments > Shadows/Highlights. Adjust the Shadows slider to about 50% so that theshadows are more visible.
![image](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/image.png)
Step 4
Now we are going to add a harsh lighting photo effect. In the Layers palette, click on the![image](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/image_3.png)
![4](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/4.jpg)
In the Black & White settings, click on Auto then click OK.
![5](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/5.jpg)
Step 5
Change the blending mode of the Black & White adjustment layer to Overlay. You should now get a high-contrast photo effect.![6](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/6.jpg)
Step 6
Duplicate Layer 0. To do this, select Layer 0 then press Ctrl+J or choose Layer > Duplicate Layer.![7](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/7.jpg)
Step 7
Select the new layer (Layer 0 copy) then choose Filter > Sharpen > Smart Sharpen. With the Smart Sharpen tool, we'll increase the local contrast to make the edges look very sharp. Set the Amount to 100% then adjust the Radius setting until you start to see very slight halos around the edges. Read our Local Contrast Photoshop tutorial for more information about this technique.![8](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/8.jpg)
This is what the image looks like after increasing the local contrast with the Smart Sharpen tool.
![9](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/9.jpg)
Step 8
Add a blank layer mask to the current layer. To do this, choose Layer > Layer Mask > Hide All.![10](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/10.jpg)
Step 9
![brush](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/image_4.png)
![eraser](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/image_5.png)
![11](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/11.jpg)
Step 10
Hold the Ctrl key and click on the layer mask thumbnail in the Layers palette. This should create a selection based on the layer mask.![12](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/12.jpg)
With the selection activated, click on the
![new adjustment layer](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/image_3.png)
![13](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/13.jpg)
Step 11
In the Brightness/Contrast settings, set the Brightness to -50 then click OK.![14](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/14.jpg)
Final Results
Here's the final results of this photo effect. If you didn't do a good job painting the layer mask earlier, you can use the![brush](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/image_4.png)
![eraser](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/image_5.png)
![15](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/15.jpg)
Before and after:
![16](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/16.jpg)
100% crop:
![17](http://photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/HighClarity_A513/17.jpg)
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