D 3 X Te c h n i c a l G u i d e
Effective use of Capture NX 2 -3-
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Result
Selection Control Points and D-Lighting
brightened the intensely shaded area only.
The resulting image was as if taken using
a reflector.
Natural expression was reproduced
without dazzling the subject’s eyes with a
reflector.
Locate a Selection Control
Point on the shaded
subject’s cheek. Areas where
D-Lighting should be applied
are colored in green. Next,
apply minus (-) effect of
the “Selection Brush Tool”
to the background where
adjustment is not required.
Result
Selection Control Points and D-Lighting
brightened specific areas only as if a
spotlight was used.
Even an extremely small area can be
brightened where actual lighting cannot
be controlled.
Original
Fine weather at the time of shooting
caused intense shadow on the subject’s
face which was not controlled because a
reflector was not available.
Original
It is almost impossible to brighten a
desired area only by using flashes or
reflectors without affecting other areas.
Locate Selection Control
Points on dark areas of
the cuisine. Areas where
D-Lighting should be applied
are colored in green. Apply
minus (-) effect of the
“Selection Brush Tool” to
other areas where adjustment
is not required.
Reflector effect after shot -1-: reducing shadows on the face
Reflector effect after shot -2-: brighten only a specific area