5 Common Mistakes to Avoid for More Realistic Edited Skies
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Over-saturating sky colors is a common mistake that makes skies look fake and overwhelming. Go for subtle saturation boosts.
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Ignoring color balance by introducing color casts reduces color separation between sky elements. Adjust white balance carefully.
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Poor sky selections with visible hard edges look unrealistic. Combine AI selection with gradients.
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Trying to recover all blown highlights including the sun leads to dull, gray results. Leave very bright spots alone.
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Overdoing contrast and clarity makes skies look crunchy and over-processed. Use subtle amounts of these effects.