In this article we will teach you how to zone adjust in GIMP, a very useful tool for editing images in detail. Sometimes we want to highlight or soften certain parts of a photo without affecting the rest of the image. With the zone adjustment in GIMP, you can achieve this effect easily and efficiently. Next, we will explain step by step how to use this function to improve your photographs and give them a professional touch. Read on to find out how!

– Step by step -- How to perform zone adjustment in GIMP?

• Step 1: Open GIMP on your computer.
• Step 2: Import the image on which you want to zone adjust.
• Step 3: Click the “Free Selection” tool in the toolbar.
• Step 4: Select the area of ​​the image where you want to make the adjustment.
• Step 5: Go to the “Colors” menu and select “Curves.”
• Step 6: A window will appear with a graph of the color curve. Make sure the “Affect Selection” button is activated.
• Step 7: Make the necessary adjustments to the curve for the selected area.
• Step 8: Click "OK" once you are happy with the settings made.

FAQ

1. What is zoning in GIMP?

1. Open the image in GIMP.
2. Click “Colors” in the toolbar.
3. Select "Curves."
4. Adjust the curves using the zone adjustment method.

2. Why is it important to zone adjust in GIMP?

1. Allows you to improve the exposure of specific areas of the image.
2. Helps correct lighting problems.
3. Allows you to highlight details in certain areas of the image.

3. How to select the areas to adjust in GIMP?

1. Use the rectangular selection tool or the free selection tool to delimit the area to be adjusted.
2. Once selected, proceed with the zone adjustment.

4. What are the steps to adjust a zone in GIMP?

1. Select the area to adjust using the appropriate selection tool.
2. Click “Colors” in the toolbar.
3. Select "Curves."
4. Adjust the curves in the dialog window to apply the adjustment to that specific area.

5. How to correct the contrast in a specific area in GIMP?

1. Select the area with the selection tool.
2. Go to "Colors" in the toolbar.
3. Select "Curves."
4. Adjust the curves to correct the contrast of that specific area.

6. Is it possible to adjust the brightness of a specific area in GIMP?

1. Yes, you can adjust the brightness of a specific area in GIMP using the selection tool and adjustment curves.

7. How to improve the saturation in a specific area in GIMP?

1. Select the area you want to improve.
2. Go to "Colors" in the toolbar.
3. Select "Curves."
4. Adjust the curves to improve saturation in that specific area.

8. Can zoning be applied to multiple areas of the image at once in GIMP?

1. Yes, you can apply zone adjustment to multiple areas of the image by using the selection tool for each zone and then adjusting the curves separately.

9. Is it possible to undo a zone adjustment in GIMP?

1. Yes, you can undo a zone adjustment in GIMP using the “Undo” option in the menu or the corresponding keyboard shortcut.

10. What other advanced settings can be made per zone in GIMP?

1. In addition to brightness, contrast and saturation, you can also adjust color balance, exposure and other advanced parameters by zone in GIMP.

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