Most designers apply Camera Raw filters directly, losing the ability to tweak later. The professional way is to use Smart Objects.
Step-by-Step:
1. Right-click your layer -> Convert to Smart Object.
2. Filter -> Camera Raw Filter.
3. Now, you can double-click the filter in the layers panel anytime to change settings!
1. Right-click your layer -> Convert to Smart Object.
2. Filter -> Camera Raw Filter.
3. Now, you can double-click the filter in the layers panel anytime to change settings!
Result: You maintain the highest dynamic range without ever damaging original pixels.