Can you apply an adjustment layer to the output of a live filter?

[rimu.miro]

Let me explain the scenario:  I am using the Shadow/Highlights Live Filter to recover shadow detail (its so much better than the corresponding adjustment).

I want to reduce the saturation on the output of the live filter, and have clipped a HSL adjustment layer under the Live Filter layer - but it has no effect.

Is there a way to do this?

[NotMyFault]

You need to consider the position (child nested or mask nested) of the adjustments. You have mixed both. To achieve the intended results, both layers should be child-nested to the background layer. Your screenshot shows you have nested the HSL adjustment to the filter, this is wrong. 

 

[rimu.miro]

Thanks. Now the HSL layer affects the entire background layer - I can select the colours I am most interested in after applying the live filter and reduce saturation on those.  

I'm guessing that there isn't a way to limit an adjustment layer to the output of a live filter?

 

[NotMyFault]

The child layers are applied from bottom to top upwards. If you swap both, the shadow and highlights will be applied first, and HSL last.

 

[NotMyFault]

To restrict an adjustment or filter layer to specific areas , you can create a selection before adding them, or edit the inherent mask of the layers.

Make yourself familiar with the selection menu functions which offer all what you want.