<a name="1006476"> </a>The Brightness/Contrast dynamic plug-in creates a layer that applies brightness and contrast adjustments to the imagery beneath it.
<a name="1000896"> </a><i>The Brightness/Contrast dynamic layer affects all imagery beneath the layer.
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<a name="999051"> </a>To create a Brightness/Contrast dynamic layer
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<li class="SmartList1" value="1"><a name="999052"> </a>Make a selection in the document window if you want the new dynamic layer to be a specific size.</li>
<li class="SmartList1" value="3"><a name="999059"> </a>In the Brightness/Contrast dialog box, drag the sliders to adjust the image contrast and brightness. </li>
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<a name="1010321"> </a>If you don't like the results and you want to start again, click Reset to restore the default settings.
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<li class="SmartList1" value="4"><a name="999066"> </a>Click OK to apply the settings.</li>
<li class="SmartList1"><a name="1010167"> </a>You can also use the plug-in's Opacity slider on the Layers palette to adjust the Brightness/Contrast effect.</li>