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Do Lightroom Classic’s Point Curve and Parametric Curve affect colour?

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 PerceptionPoint 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 Lightro

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