User manual ACDSEE PRO 2.5

[. . . ] The complete toolbox for photographers. User Guide Notice of Liability The information in this document is distributed on an "As Is" basis, without any representation or warranty of any kind whether express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability, title or fitness for a particular purpose or use. While every precaution was taken in the preparation of this document, neither the author nor ACD Systems shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly in connection with the use or inability to use the instructions contained in this document. ACD Systems reserves the right to make changes to this document without notice. Copyright and Trademark Notices ACDSee Pro Software and documentation was designed, programmed and is Copyright © 20052008 ACD Systems International Inc. ACD, ACDSee and ACDSee logo are trademarks of ACD Systems International Inc. [. . . ] Color noise reduction: Drag the slider to the left or right to control how much the color variation in a photo is reduced. For example, drag the slider to the right if you want to reduce color variation. However, you should be careful about reducing color variation (that is caused by noise) because you could unintentionally reduce real color variations in a photo. x x Batch Processor Sharpening options You can use the options in the Noise removal section to sharpen an image by enhancing the contrast of medium- and high-contrast edges. Sharpen options Amount Radius Threshold Specifies the amount of light added to or removed from each edge. Specifies how different the lightness values of two adjacent pixels must be before they are sharpened. It is recommended that you set the threshold so that it enhances edges while keeping background noise to a minimum. Select this option to create smoother transitions between sharpened and unsharpened pixels. If this option is not selected, you may see lines between pixels that have been sharpened and pixels that have not been sharpened. Threshold feathering 127 ACDSee Pro 2. 5 - User Guide Batch Processor Vignette options You can use the options in the Vignette section to add a frame around a subject, such as a person or a bouquet of flowers. Vignette options Horizontal Vertical Clear zone Specifies the focal point of the portrait on the horizontal axis. Specifies the size of the clear area around the focal point in the portrait. Specifies the width of the transition area between the clear zone and the frame. Specifies the shape of the frame: x x Show outline Round: Select Round if you want the frame to be round. Rectangular: Select Rectangular if you want the frame to be square. Transition zone Shape Select Show outline if you want to display an outline that shows the outside edge of the clear zone and the inside edge of the frame. 128 Chapter 5: Editing Frame Specifies special effects that you can apply to the frame around the focal point: x x x x x x x x x x Color: Select Color to display apply a color over the people or objects in the frame area. Saturation: Select Saturation to remove color from the people or objects in the frame area. Clouds: Select Clouds to display clouds over people or objects in the frame area. Edges: Select Edges to trace the lines and details of people or objects in the frame area with neon colors. Radial Waves: Select Radial Waves to create the appearance of waves radiating from the focal point into the frame area. Radial Blur: Select Radial Blur to rotate and stretch people or objects in the frame area. Zoom Blur: Select Zoom Blur to blur the people or objects in the frame area. Crayon Edges: Select Crayon Edges to trace the lines and details around people or objects in the frame area with crayon. Dauber: Select Dauber to create the impression that the people or objects in the frame area around the portrait were painted with a paint dauber. Pixelate: Select Pixelate to blur images by increase the size of the pixels in the images. [. . . ] SendPix ACD SendPix is a free, electronic photo sharing service offered by ACD Systems. sharpness The sharpness in an image is determined, primarily, by your digital camera's lens and sensor. You can also create the illusion of sharpness by increasing the contrast between edges within an image. In ACD Systems software, shell refers to your operating system or parent application. [. . . ]