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Use the White
Balance, Colour
Balance and Curves
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boost coloursTime needed
10 minutesSkill level
BeginnerKit needed
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Fix colours
with Affinity Photo
James Paterson corrects unsightly colour casts and shows you
how to boost your photos with a range of Affinity Photo tools
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