{"id":457,"date":"2015-04-06T18:44:30","date_gmt":"2015-04-06T18:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pixlrblog.wpengine.com\/?p=457"},"modified":"2015-04-06T18:44:30","modified_gmt":"2015-04-06T18:44:30","slug":"new-pixlr-challenge-multiple-autocontrast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/blog\/new-pixlr-challenge-multiple-autocontrast\/","title":{"rendered":"New Pixlr Challenge: multiple #autocontrast"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"tumblr_inline_nm1jq48q8H1rmon24_500\"<\/a>
\nThere\u2019s a way to use effects in Pixlr apps that is probably not thought of by most people but that is very useful in some situations: doubling or tripling up on an effect. \u00a0If you want to go strong on a look, reapplying an effect multiple times can create something pretty unique. This week, we\u2019re going super strong on one particular option: Autocontrast.
\nEssentials feature: Autocontrast<\/strong>
\nAutocontrast is a relatively new effect added to Pixlr mobile a few months back with the\u00a0release of Pixlr 2.5<\/a>. It\u2019s available for Essentials users, and it\u2019s sort of like autofix but it focuses on the details of light and dark in an image. It works great when used once to improve some images, but it has an unexpected and interesting effect when used two or three or even four times. It makes an image take on an HDR (high dynamic range)) look. See the difference in this image\u00a0we took this weekend<\/a>\u00a0at Emerald City Comic Con that was run through Autocontrast multiple times. As you can see, the subtle details in this helmet get intensified dramatically after multiple autocontrast applications.
\n\"tumblr_inline_nm1j0cah8w1rmon24_500\"<\/a>
\nBonus tip: autocontrast + color saturation = faux HDR\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThere\u2019s another change you can make to make images look even cooler, which we also did to this image: bump up the saturation. You\u2019ll find in Adjustments > Color > Saturation. These used in conjunction give you a super distressed but colorful look. It\u2019s not at all realistic \u2014 but it sure does look cool on the right images.
\nSo that\u2019s our challenge this week. We can\u2019t wait to see how you tackle it.\u00a0Tag your images #autocontrast and share what you edit for this challenge on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, etc. We\u2019ll be on the lookout across our social feeds for these hashtags all week long. The reward? Pure glory. We\u2019ll be featuring our favorites on our feeds throughout Sunday, including on this blog.
\nReady to make something? If you don\u2019t have an Essentials account, you can sign up for one for free. And here\u2019s a quick video that shows you where to find these options:
\n