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4.2.1.3 Tools Menu Procedures

This topic describes the Step-by-Step procedures that can be performed via the Tool pull-down menu.

4.2.1.3.1 Tools - Image Processing Adjustment Procedures

The Tools feature provides several image processing techniques that can be applied to single images

or to an entire recorded cine file. These effects may be used alone or in combinations to bring out

hidden features and details. The Tools command can be used to:

· Display the image Histogram.

· Perform image processing adjustments.

· Apply various image processing effects.

The type of effects available will be depended upon the type of camera the cine file or image data was

recorded from, (i.e., color or monochrome, 8-, 10-, 12-, 14-bit pixel image bit depth, etc.).

NOTE

Not all image processing techniques are appropriate for every image. Vision Research

recommends the end-user experiment with the image processing effects to find the best

enhancements for their needs.

CAUTION

When using a monitor to apply Image Processing effects, the White Balance control, and all

brightness, contrast, gamma, and color adjustments should be changed only when using a

monitor that is in correct adjustment. Occasionally, an operator will over adjust monitor

settings in extreme lighting conditions, such as in direct sunlight, in an attempt to get a better

look at what he is trying to image. "Correcting" the appearance of images on a poorly adjusted

monitor will have a negative result on cine file recordings that will later be viewed on a properly

adjusted monitor under normal conditions.

STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURES

Select the Phantom camera or cine file the imaging tools are to used with by:

Click on the Preview Panel of the camera, or Playback Panel of the cine file.

Click the Manager tab to open the Manager Control Panel, and

Click on the camera or cine file from their respective group tree.

Click on the Tools Menu option, and

Select the Image Tools command.

Apply the desired image processing effect(s) or filter.

For a brief description of the supported image processing effects and filters, see; Functional

Descriptions>Image Processing Effects and Filters.