Neither the Point Curve nor the Parametric Curve directly affects the colour of an image in Lightroom Classic. However, their adjustments can indirectly impact how colours appear based on changes in brightness and contrast. Influence on Colour Perception Point Curve: Adjusting the brightness in specific tonal ranges can influence how vibrant or muted certain colours appear. For example, increasing brightness in the shadows might make darker colours look lighter and less saturated. Parametric Curve: Similar to the Point Curve, working with the sliders affects overall exposure, which can change how colours are perceived. Adjustments in highlights might enhance or reduce brightness in colours that correspond to lighter areas. Colour Adjustments…

In Lightroom Classic, the Point Curve and Parametric Curve are both tools located in the Tone Curve panel. They’re used for adjusting brightness and contrast in your images. However, they operate differently and serve distinct purposes. Point Curve This curve gives you the flexibility to create multiple points, allowing for unique shapes that can enhance the image contrast and brightness in specific areas. This is the option to use when you need precise control over the tonal range, from shadows, mid-tones and highlights. Parametric Curve This approach is more user-friendly, as you can adjust the overall look of the image by moving sliders within a predetermined range. It’s beneficial for…

Lightroom Classic’s shortcuts are a great timesaver and worth getting familiar with. The following list is for Mac OS (but you can substitute Ctrl for Command if you’re a Windows user).