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For each image, StudioLine will only save the tool settings you chose and apply them before an image is displayed or otherwise used. The master copy in the Image Archive remains unchanged. This way, you can experiment with image tools change settings or reverse any actions – even months later. | For each image, StudioLine will only save the tool settings you chose and apply them before an image is displayed or otherwise used. The master copy in the Image Archive remains unchanged. This way, you can experiment with image tools change settings or reverse any actions – even months later. | ||
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+ | Image Tools are grouped by the following three functions: | ||
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+ | * **Preprocessing: | ||
+ | * **Correction: | ||
+ | * **Effects: | ||
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+ | To apply an image tool to a picture in the Image Archive, select one or more with a mouse click, then choose an image tool which opens automatically in the Edit Bar. As you select more image tools, they too will be added to the Edit Bar. If room for all image tools becomes scarce, click on the minimize button in an Image Tool Title bar to minimize it. You can also undock an image tool by clicking the undocking button. Click the same button to re-dock the tool to the image tools pane. | ||
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+ | Each Image Tool has its own panel with the settings for the selected tool. Use the various controls to achieve the desired results. StudioLine will instantly update the picture to show the effect. There is no need to confirm your actions with an “OK” button. All tools and settings can easily be changed or reversed at any time. | ||
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+ | A tool can be applied to multiple images at once by selecting these images before accessing any tools or changing settings. | ||
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+ | ===== Image Preprocessing Tools ===== | ||
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+ | One of the key features of StudioLine is the ability to apply a complete set of image optimizations to an entire series of similar pictures. For proper image alignments, to crop unwanted borders, or to correct unappealing red pupil discolorations in people or animals (Red Eye Removal), use the appropriate tool from the " | ||
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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 " | ||
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+ | You have quick access to preprocessing tools like " | ||
+ | ===== Active Image Tools List ===== | ||
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+ | StudioLine collects all tools, filters, and their settings in a stack (the " | ||
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+ | ==== Changing the Processing Order ==== | ||
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+ | You can control the order in which tools are applied against an image by moving them around within the Active Image Tools list. StudioLine will apply the tools top to bottom. | ||
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+ | To illustrate the effect of different processing orders, select an image, apply the "Black & White" tool, then the " | ||
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+ | ==== Discarding Tool Settings ==== | ||
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+ | To discard the effect of an image tool, simply drag the tool icon from the " | ||
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+ | ==== Copying Settings ==== | ||
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+ | There are a number of ways to copy tool settings from one image to another. | ||
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+ | - **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 " | ||
+ | - **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 " | ||
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+ | 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 " | ||
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+ | ==== 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 ===== | ||
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+ | You can open images in your favorite image editing tool directly from the Image Archive. Right-click on an image, choose " | ||
+ | applications that Windows has associated with the file type of the original image. There will also be an option " | ||
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+ | In the panel " | ||
+ | appear in the context menu. You can manage any existing program shortcuts in the panel "Edit Program Shortcuts" | ||
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+ | When launching third-party applications from StudioLine, you should be mindful of certain facts: | ||
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+ | * Any changes made with third-party applications cannot be reversed by StudioLine. If that is a concern, make a copy of the picture before making any changes. Right-click the image and choose " | ||
+ | * Many programs offer a " | ||
+ | * Do not close StudioLine while you are editing a StudioLine-resident image with a third-party application. If you closed StudioLine, then do not start it again until after you have completed your work and exited the third-party application. If your changes did not carry over into StudioLine after restarting, right-click the image, choose " | ||
+ | * Any changes you have made to an image with StudioLine will not show up in the third-party application. Since StudioLine does not actually change the source image, the effects of any filters or tools applied by StudioLine will not be available to the third-party application. Therefore, you should limit the use of third-party applications to those effects that cannot be accomplished with StudioLine tools. Only StudioLine tool changes can be edited and reversed at any time. | ||
+ | * Once you have completed your work in the third-party application, | ||
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+ | ==== Making Changes to Your Images Permanent ==== | ||
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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 " | ||
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+ | * **Open Copy With**\\ This function is equivalent to the function " | ||
+ | * **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 " |