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The Method pop-up menu provides a variety of different transform methods to choose from,

defaulting to CAT02. Each option in the Method pop-up menu uses different measurement

datasets to create individual CAT matrixes to guide this transformation. As a result, each

method prioritizes different levels of accuracy for different sets of colors. For example:

 CAT02 has a non-linear component that compensates for the tendency of extremely

saturated blues to go purple, a typical weakness of other methods. It usually gives the

best result for the widest variety of measured data sets and works best for emissive

sources (displays) and dim viewing environments.

 Bradford Linear is also a commonly used method, albeit one in which extremely

saturated blues will go purple during the transform. It works well for both emissive

sources in dim environments and for reflective sources (theater screens) and dark

environments.

 Von Kries is one of the oldest methods in common use, although it’s also one in which

extremely saturated blues will go purple during the transform. This, as well as all other

methods, are available if you need to match work done in another image processing

application.

NOTE: Be aware that all methods listed will match neutral colors perfectly; the only

differences lie in how different ranges of saturated color are transformed.

Color Compressor (Studio Version Only)

This filter lets you compress a range of colors toward a single target color. It works best when

applied to similarly colored regions that have been isolated with a secondary qualifier or

window. For example, if you’re adjusting an irregularly lit product such as a soda can or a dress

that must have a very specific hue, you can isolate that item and use this filter to push the range

of Hue, Saturation, and Luminance closer to the ideal color that’s identified using the

color picker.

(Before/After) Using the Even plug-in to compress original range of hues

of the jacket into a narrow “target” range within a secondary operation

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