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The checkbox in the Color Correction section of the RGB Control window toggles selective color on
or off. The Color Correction checkbox should always be checked.

The sliders in the Color Correction section allow you to perform color correction in the three    sepa-
rate color channels. This is performed by clicking on the area of the image that you wish to adjust,
and then using the sliders to adjust the color.

Histograms

Another way to set the tonal range is by manipulating the image’s histograms. To do so, click on the
Histograms in the RGB Control window. The window displays the input density histogram and the
output reflectance histogram.

The input histogram can be adjusted to show all three RGB channels together or each channel
individually. To adjust the limits, slide the white slider (highlight) and/or black slider (shadows) to the
desired position.

The Output Reflectance histogram is a static display that cannot be adjusted. It is designed to show
how your adjustments will affect the image when output.

Minor adjustments to histograms have strong results. Move the sliders in small increments to
avoid distorting your range values excessively. Remember to update the image regularly to
view your changes.

UMAX PowerColor Quick Start Guide

RGB Expert Controls

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Summary of Contents for PowerColor

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Page 2: ...ect a portion of the image for example to cut out the clack edges of a film frame or tape used to hold images on the scanning surface Auto Range Automatically adjusts the tonal range setting the highl...

Page 3: ...anually z M Control M Close Queue Manager window z P Control P Launch the RGB Probe z S Control S Save z U Control U Launch the USM window Option Control Reduce view The following shortcuts are for Pr...

Page 4: ...te D Icons are located at the bottom of the Region Window when using the Macintosh version of PowerColor For the Windows version the icons are located in the Toolbar 2 For new users or for the simples...

Page 5: ...indows inside of the Crop Area marquee moves the Crop Area Dragging on any corner s of the marquee resizes the Crop Area A new Crop Area can be created by drawing a new marquee starting on the outside...

Page 6: ...ged it is ready for color correction Select the Pointer from the Control Bar Window then the Color tab within the RGB Controls window To open the RGB Controls window select Color from the Correction d...

Page 7: ...tness and darkness of the image Usually referred to as the midtone point on a gradation curve Contrast Controls how fast the transition is between light and dark pixels On a gradation curve this would...

Page 8: ...Knowing the density range of your intended output device and using that value in the RGB control window helps optimize the quality of the final image The density range of an image can also be set man...

Page 9: ...urve Remember that adjustments in the gradation curve change the input to output tonal compres sion For example moving the three quarter tone point down expands the shadow area of the image by startin...

Page 10: ...the RGB Control window The window displays the input density histogram and the output reflectance histogram The input histogram can be adjusted to show all three RGB channels together or each channel...

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