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Since pre-processing tools are specific to each picture and would not be copied to other images, they are omitted from the " | Since pre-processing tools are specific to each picture and would not be copied to other images, they are omitted from the " | ||
+ | You have quick access to preprocessing tools like " | ||
===== Active Image Tools List ===== | ===== Active Image Tools List ===== | ||
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- **Dragging the " | - **Dragging the " | ||
- **Clicking the Copy Button**\\ Click on the image containing the correct image tools settings. Open the image tool you wish to copy. Hold down the " | - **Clicking the Copy Button**\\ Click on the image containing the correct image tools settings. Open the image tool you wish to copy. Hold down the " | ||
- | - **Using the Active Image Tools List**\\ To copy the settings of a single image tool, drag that particular tool from the Active Image Tools list to any target images. (Right-clicking on the Active Image Tools Status Icon below the image will open the Active Image Tools window.) To copy all image tools, drag " | + | - **Using the Active Image Tools List**\\ To copy the settings of a single image tool, drag that particular tool from the Active Image Tools list to any target images. (Right-clicking on the Active Image Tools Status Icon below the image will open the Active Image Tools window.) To copy all image tools, drag " |
The " | The " | ||
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Normally, the Tool panel will display the settings in effect for the currently selected image. If multiple pictures are selected, the panel will display the settings for the image that was selected first. Clicking the " | Normally, the Tool panel will display the settings in effect for the currently selected image. If multiple pictures are selected, the panel will display the settings for the image that was selected first. Clicking the " | ||
+ | ==== Histogram ==== | ||
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+ | The histogram displays the distribution of pixels based on brightness and frequency in your image. | ||
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+ | Ideally, an image should display an even balance of dark, mid-range, and bright pixels. | ||
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+ | The histogram can be switched to different views to match various image tools. | ||
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+ | To illustrate the use of the histogram, let’s take a look at the “Auto Tone Levels” tool. Select a pale or washed-out looking image lacking contrast. | ||
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+ | The image example above nicely illustrates the lack of pixels on the right in the graph. | ||
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+ | The balanced brightness results in a much more vibrant image. | ||
===== Editing with Third-Party Applications ===== | ===== Editing with Third-Party Applications ===== | ||
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When exporting images to standard graphics files, you have the choice of including the effects of all tools and filters performed within StudioLine (see the section " | When exporting images to standard graphics files, you have the choice of including the effects of all tools and filters performed within StudioLine (see the section " | ||
- | * **Open Copy With**\\ This function is equivalent to the function " | + | * **Open Copy With**\\ This function is equivalent to the function " |
- | previously in the section " | + | |
* **Create Copy**\\ Here StudioLine does the same thing as in the previous function "Open Copy With," but does not go on to open the copy in a third-party application. As above, the copy will have an empty " | * **Create Copy**\\ Here StudioLine does the same thing as in the previous function "Open Copy With," but does not go on to open the copy in a third-party application. As above, the copy will have an empty " | ||
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