new_bee

<p>Hi David. Thanks for your comments. <br /><br />When you spoke about not creating a layer first you stated, "...adversely effect the original image (non-destructive editing)". If I did not create a layer first - does my overall image quality suffer? If so, how?<br> I'm only asking because I have edited too many images without creating a layer first.</p>

<p>I took a class many years ago and learned how to adjust levels in Photoshop. I haven't done this in a while and may have skipped some steps. I'd like to know if what I am doing to adjust levels is incorrect. I am using Photoshop CS6 to edit my photos.<br> 1- I open my RAW file in PS<br> 2- I adjust levels by going to Image > Adjustments > Levels<br> 3- I adjust each channel separately<br> 4- I save the image as a JPEG<br> <br />Am I missing something here? I did a resent search and found a similar procedure but before the levels were adjusted a layer was created. Does that step make a big difference? Will my image quality suffer if I don't make a new layer before adjusting levels?<br> I'd appreciate any enlightenment on this subject. </p>