Image/adjust/shadow Highlights

[windsor_green@adobeforums.com]

why didn't Adobe put shadow / highlights adjustments as an adjustment layer. Can you think of any way to use the adjustment as an adjustment layer, without copying the background and adjusting the copy?

[JasonSmith@adobeforums.com]

I've already asked this question, and requested as a feature request.

Adobe's explaination is that it is a plug-in, not an adjustment and would be just about impossible to have as an adjustment layer.

[Chris_Cox@adobeforums.com]

No, the explanation is that Shadow/Highlight does things that adjustment layers are not allowed to do.

[barry_gray@adobeforums.com]

Chris,
Elaborate, maybe?

[Chris_Cox@adobeforums.com]

Adjustment layers work on each pixel by itself - they can't do operations on areas like filters can. Shadow&Highlight does operations like a filter.

[barry_gray@adobeforums.com]

So we'll never see a USM adjustment layer with the resulting masking flexibility?

[Chris_Cox@adobeforums.com]

barry - correct.

[Mike_Ornellas@adobeforums.com]

I'm still waiting for my proof set-up palette and a tweener........

I placed my order today and am waiting for it in the mail.

[Ann_Shelbourne@adobeforums.com]

You can always use the History Brush to "brush" in USM, Shadow&Highlight, or any other filter.
Do this on a spare "merged" Layer so that you can ditch it, redo it, or change the layer-mode or opacity at any time.

[barry_gray@adobeforums.com]

I know Ann, been there doin' that as well as a # of other work arounds, I just hate "can't/won't happen".
After all we all know better.
If "we" can think of it, it can be done. Just a matter of incentive.
I be feeling fiesty tonight.
BTW- I learned every thing I know about the H. Bush from you here on this forum, well almost!

[crayola@adobeforums.com]

Barry,

What you are asking for breaks the laws and logic of layer adjustments.

BTW

ain't gonna happen.

[barry_gray@adobeforums.com]

Damn you you Mo! You've been trying to break the "laws" for as long as I've known of you!
Sure the great ain't gonna roll over now!

[Mike_Ornellas@adobeforums.com]

Sorry,

I didn't write that law and considering that Adobe ain't going to change those laws, it shall be a fruitless request.

so........

we work within limits when we pound on tables.

ow.

[Mike_Ornellas@adobeforums.com]

Adaptive corrections won't find there way into layer adjustments in Photoshop.

but............

oh nevermind.

[JasonSmith@adobeforums.com]

OK, my bad - Shadow Highlights is a filter

Image>adjust>Variations is a plug in.

[Larryr544@adobeforums.com]

So duplicate your layer and use a mask on the top layer and you have it.