User manual

11 • MODIFYING AN IMAGE

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ColorQuartet 5.0 Pro

11•Modifying an image

Color tools • Overview and work flow

• ColorQuartet provides a number of color tools that can be applied to an image. With the

exception of Highlight/Shadow, which should always be applied (either automatically, semi-

automatically or manually), the color functions are options that can be used when necessary

or desired.

• The color tools can be accessed:

• The feedback windo

w and Densitometer window are functionally integrated with the color

tool functions.

• For best results, apply the color tools in the order listed below.

• Macintosh: The color tool windows can be made larger or smaller to fit your preference by

dragging the lower right corner of the window. In some cases it may be easier to make color

adjustments if the window is enlarged.

• IMPORTANT: The Revert to Original command in the Color menu or tool bar cancels all

changes made to the image with the color tools.

>>> Related topics:

eedback window

Densitometer window

Densitometer tips

Cancelling color tool changes

Saving and retrieving color tool settings

• by choosing them from the Color menu.

• by clicking on the icons in the tool bar.

1 • Set the

tonal range with the Highlight/Shadow function.

2 • Change the gr

adation (overall lightness or darkness) with the Gradation

curve, RGB Curves or CMYK Curves.

3 • Adjust the gr

ay balance (color balance) with the Highlight/Shadow, Gray

Balance, and/or Introduce Cast functions, the RGB Curves or the CMYK

Curves.

4 • Adjust the color intensity with the Satur

ation function.

5 • If desired, carry out selectiv

e color changes with the Selective Color and/

or Selective Hue functions.

6 • If desired, bur

n away the background color.