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function for enhancing images. In the preset list select various adjustment curves and
the dark, middle, or brightest points in the picture.
edit
Auto exposure: With this button you can automatically optimize the exposure and contrast
Color
nce
n whether it is sunlight or artificial light, this will have
an effect on color variation. The human brain is able to compensate for this variation: A
der candlelight, although it is in fact much more
In order to imitate this filtering done by the brain, a camera must also analyze and correct
ting the
If you do n , you can apply
the white balance function in MAGIX Video Pro X2.
unnatural blue or red hue.
ite balance, click on the button to the right of the label "White
tside
world". The co
Using the fader you can also set the power of the brightness/darkness adjustments.
with a click.
White bala
All light is not the same. Depending o
white sheet of paper will still look white un
yellow than by daylight.
the light. White balance does the same thing to a picture that the brain does by set
camera to the so-called "color temperature" of the surroundings.
ot possess a camera which performs this function automatically
An incorrect white balance can lead to an
Directions: To use the wh
balance" and then select a point which represents white or a neutral gray to the "ou
lor temperature is then corrected automatically.
Tip: Cool co r achieved by setting a different color as the white benchmark. lo effects can be
There is definitely room for experimentation!
Red-eye-removal
n
the eye symbol and then select the red pupils in the preview monitor using the mouse.
This photo function removes unnatural redeye that the results from using a flash. Click o
Hint: For he photo optimization, we recommend you use MAGIX Photo Manager. T
program i y s installed automatically and can be used for quick previewing and eas
managem e and setting ent of pictures from your database. It has a tool for correcting redey
auto color and control discoloration in pictures. white balance to
Satura o
You can in ” fader. A
newly developed algorithm is applied which makes color changes related to other
le contrast settings) in order to achieve the most natural coloration
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ti n
crease or reduce the color portions of images with the “saturation
parameters (for examp
possible. With just a little bit of experimentation, you can achieve astounding resu
anything from turning summer snapshots into autumnal scenes to funky pop art!