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19 • Gray balance and color cast
ColorQuartet 5.0 Pro
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Changing gray balance with “Introduce Cast”
The Introduce Cast window lets you deliberately create a color cast in an otherwise balanced
image – for example, to make the image appear “warmer” or “cooler.” It can be particularly use-
ful for creating color cast in only certain tonal areas of an image.
1 • Before using Introduce Cast, you should neutralize the overall gr
ay balance and apply any
desired satur
ation adjustments.
2 • Open the Introduce Cast window from the Color menu or the tool bar.
3 • Choose one of the five lightness ranges in the bar at the left of the window by clicking on it.
4 • Then click on the desired spot on the color wheel and check the effect in the feedback win-
dow.
5 • If the desired effect is not achieved, click on different spots on the color wheel until you are
satisfied.
6 • You can now introduce cast in another area of the image by repeating steps 3-5.
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