Lightroom tone curves will finally make sense after watching this video tutorial. Here's everything you need to know about how to use the Tone Curve tool panel in Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic like a pro.

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TIME STAMPS
0:00 Introduction to tone curves
Overview of the tutorial's purpose to simplify and demystify the tone curve in Lightroom.

1:03 Understanding the tone curve interface

Explanation of the different elements in the tone curve, including the two gray curves and RGB curves.
2:26 Adjust basic tones

Demonstrates the impact of adjusting black, white, shadows and highlights on the overall image.
4:21 Precision with the Point Curve tool

Introduction to the point curve tool for making specific adjustments to different parts of the image.
5:56 Restore contrast with tone curve

Comparison of the selective contrast adjustment of the tone curve with the general contrast settings.
7:44 Selective corrections

Use the tone curve to selectively correct specific areas in an image without affecting the overall balance.
9:36 Tips and tricks for precision machining

Provides tips on making fine adjustments using the Option/ALT key and arrow keys, and avoiding overcorrection.
10:11 Real life examples and practice

Applying the concepts learned to real-world examples, encouraging viewers to practice with downloadable images.

13:30 Using red, green and blue channels for selective color adjustments.
Add color to different shades in the image.
S-curve for contrast

16:41 Creating an S-curve for contrast using the main tone curve.
Explanation of the shape of the S-curve and its effect on contrast.
Color correction with tone curve

17:08 Adding an orange and teal look using the red, green and blue channels.
Achieve the effect without using color correction.
Advanced skin tone correction

18:01 Correct skin tones with the tone curve.
Create a mask for selective adjustments.
Create a skin color preset

20:00 The tone curve adjustments are converted into a preset for quick application.
Demonstration of the application of the skin color preset.
Conclusion

20:23 Summary of the main features of the Lightrom tone curve.

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