Ever look at a photograph and feel it just… pops? Sometimes, though, you want something different—a softer, more evocative mood. Maybe you’re chasing that dreamy, film-like quality or a sophisticated, low-contrast look for your portraits of landscapes. If that sounds familiar, you’ve likely encountered the magic of the matte effect. Achieving this subtle yet powerful style manually can involve tweaking the Tone Curve and adjusting multiple sliders. But what if…