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This tutorial covers the subject of improving an image and repairing all those areas that make the original file unattractive

The techniques we use here are simple yet effective and the end result speaks for itself and the video runs for almost 20 minutes covering all the techniqiues used. As you can see from the starting image below, it is unattractive due to the burnt out areas at the bottom right and top left, the lack of contrast and a poor colour balance.

Here we have the end result with has charm and impact