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KODAK PROFESSIONAL Extended Range Imaging
Technology File Format Module Help

Table of Contents

Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

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About the ERI FFM ......................................................................................................3

Using the ERI FFM....................................................................................................................3
Productivity Tips ........................................................................................................................4

ERI FFM Basics ...........................................................................................................4

Opening the ERI FFM ...............................................................................................................4
Closing the ERI FFM .................................................................................................................5

Editing Images .............................................................................................................5

Editing Images Overview ..........................................................................................................5
Rotating Images ........................................................................................................................6
Setting Exposure Compensation...............................................................................................6
Specifying the Color Balance Method .......................................................................................7
Applying Lighting .......................................................................................................................7
Link Color Balance and Lighting ...............................................................................................8
Setting the Image Look .............................................................................................................8
Destination Color Space ...........................................................................................................8
Revert Button ............................................................................................................................8
Apply Previous Settings ............................................................................................................9
RGB and X-Y Boxes..................................................................................................................9
Extended Range Content Meter................................................................................................9

Summary of Contents for DCS 660M

Page 1: ...ps 4 ERI FFM Basics 4 Opening the ERI FFM 4 Closing the ERI FFM 5 Editing Images 5 Editing Images Overview 5 Rotating Images 6 Setting Exposure Compensation 6 Specifying the Color Balance Method 7 Applying Lighting 7 Link Color Balance and Lighting 8 Setting the Image Look 8 Destination Color Space 8 Revert Button 8 Apply Previous Settings 9 RGB and X Y Boxes 9 Extended Range Content Meter 9 ...

Page 2: ... Format Module applies Kodak s Extended Range Imaging technology to images from these KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Digital Cameras and Backs DCS 720x DCS 760 DCS 760M DCS Pro Back DCS Pro Back Plus DCS Pro Back 645 Can I use imaging applications other than ADOBE PHOTOSHOP to open an ERI FFM The ERI FFM was developed with the PHOTOSHOP Software Development Kit Therefore testing was only performed with PH...

Page 3: ...an image as a result of selecting a sequence of image processing options No Each time an image processing option is selected the image is fully rendered using the original image data Should my monitor be calibrated to view images with ERI FFM ERI FFM is optimized to work with monitors calibrated to a gamma setting of 1 8 For best results use a monitor calibration utility to calibrate your monitor ...

Page 4: ...ethods Launching ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 1 In PHOTOSHOP choose File Open 2 Browse to an ERI FFM JPEG image Select that image and click Open PHOTOSHOP and the ERI FFM are opened Double clicking the image WINDOWS If the jpg file extension is associated with PHOTOSHOP double click the icon or file name of the ERI JPEG image file PHOTOSHOP is launched The ERI JPEG image file opens in the ERI FFM MACINTOSH If ...

Page 5: ...iting Images Overview The following image editing functions are available on ERI JPEG images Image editing options available when an ERI FFM image is initially displayed Rotate counterclockwise Rotate clockwise After you click Enable these image editing options are available Rotate counterclockwise Rotate clockwise Exposure Compensation Auto Scene Balance which applies to both a color and exposure...

Page 6: ... Rotate option Setting Exposure Compensation You can lighten and darken images by adjusting the Exposure Compensation The Exposure Compensation range is 2 0 to 2 0 EV equivalent to 2 stops less to 2 stops more exposure for DCS 760 DCS 720x and DCS 760M images The Exposure Compensation range is 1 0 to 1 0EV equivalent to 1 stop less to 1 stop more exposure for DCS Pro Back DCS Pro Back Plus and DCS...

Page 7: ...ove the eyedropper to a more neutral point in the image Click again or choose another Color Balance option When you select the Click option all Lighting choices are disabled until you click on a valid point in the image regardless of the enabled selected state of the Link option Note After selecting a Color Balance method you may view the image with the previous Color Balance method by re selectin...

Page 8: ...eveloped for DCS 720x images that have a natural higher contrast than other camera models supported by the ERI FFM Notes Other ICC profiles may appear in this drop down menu but there is no guarantee that they will have the proper effect If you installed the KODAK PROFESSIONAL Product DCS Custom Looks those ICC profiles are available in this drop down menu Please refer to the associated documentat...

Page 9: ...e respective red green and blue pixel values for the specified Destination Color Space for the pixels under the cursor As you move the cursor over the image these values change These boxes are especially valuable when you use the Click Balance option The X and Y boxes indicate in pixel coordinates the position of the cursor over the image Extended Range Content Meter This bar indicates visually ho...

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