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Imaging Tutorial: AiPICT v8 and AiPICX v8
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Automatic Image Correction and Enhancement
AiPICT and AiPICX feature automatic functions that correct or enhance a
wide variety of images utilizing smart heuristics. Image processing steps
can also be replicated.
The imaging bar on the left provides quick access to common
imaging functions and auto fixes. The Enhance menu displays
all auto fix routines.
Open/view before2_demo.jpg
Select Enhance|Auto Fix|Auto_Reference
Select Enhance|Auto Fix|Auto_Flash
After invoking an auto fix, you are prompted to accept or reject the
enhanced image. If rejected, enhancement is "undone" and alternative
methods are presented. For this lesson, accept the automated enhancements
when prompted. You can see the results of each enhancement step below.
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| BEFORE |
AFTER (Auto Reference) |
AFTER (Auto Flash) |
Understanding Image Buffers
Hidden image buffers that copy the entire image. This powerful feature lets you combine changes
in one bitmap with another. Continuing from the previous lesson ...
- Select Enhance|Fix_Contrast_Levels
- Click Optimize method. Contrast is enhanced and colors are optimized.
The image on the left is the original; on the right is the modified image. By adjusting the Mask value
you control to what extent the image is blended with the duplicate in the hidden image buffer. In the
above example, only some high contrast elements were blended for a wider tonal range.
Summary: In this lesson, you applied two automatic enhancement functions and saw the advantages
of combining bitmaps. Purists may prefer the original, color-corrected image. Others will prefer the
image with higher contrast. By combining bitmaps you can achieve in-between results.
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