The 8 Basic Steps of Image Editing

Matt LeClair has posted a nice little list of basic steps of Image editting. It’s pretty simple but it’s helpful for beginniners:

Step 1: Crop, Rotate & Scale

Step 2: Fix Scratches & Dust using the Clone Tool

Step 3: Expand the Tonal Range using Levels

Step 4: Add Contrast using Curves

Step 5: Adjust Midtones using Curves

Step 6: Adjust Color using Curves

Step 7: Improve Sharpness using Unsharp Mask

Step 8: Compare

Visit the site for detailed tutorials on each step