Workflow Suggestions, Jpeg | Nikon Capture NX2 specification

JPEG

The JPEG file format is one of the most widely used file formats. This file format enables you to save a greater number of images using the same amount of hard disk space as the other file formats. To create such a small file size, a form of compression is used that irreversibly affects the quality of the image. Because of this compression, it is recommended that you only use the JPEG file format when a small file size is required.

Workflow Suggestions

While there is no single workflow optimized for every image, there are some basic guidelines to consider. When using Capture NX 2 to edit images, the following order is recommended:

1Start with characteristics that affect the entire image, such as removing digital noise, fixing color casts, and reducing tonal issues (such as brightness of contrast issues).

20Chapter 6 — Getting Started Workflow Suggestions

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Contents

Software Trademark Information Nik Software, Inc All Rights Reserved System Requirements & Installation Chapters at a Glance Chapters at a Glance Table of Contents Folders Palette Toolbar Bird’s Eye File Menu Filter Menu Appendix Supplied Color Profiles Window Menu Introduction RAW File Format Benefits Camera Relationship Point Technology Macintosh System RequirementsWindows Processor Installation Into Capture NX Complete the installation process of Capture NX Running Capture NX 2 in Trial Mode or Activating ProductColor Management Options Upgrading From Capture NX Version Launching Capture NX Getting StartedConvert Capture NX Version 1 Labels EDon’t Show Welcome ScreenWindows Macintosh Again To open an image using the browser, follow these steps Using the BrowserUsing Open Image To open an image using Open Image…, follow these steps To open an image from ViewNX, follow these steps Using ViewNXUsing Nikon Transfer Within Nikon Transfer, navigate to the Preferences tab File Format Differences NEF RAW File Support Workflow Suggestions Jpeg Getting Started Workflow Suggestions Printing an Image to Fill the Current PrintingPrinting a Single Image Navigate to the File menu and select Print… Click on the Select Layout option and choose 1 Photo on Getting Started Printing That the image will fit upon Ensure the Use Output Resolution option is not selected Printing contact sheets Getting Started Printing Batch Processing Adjustments dialog and let you create a settings fileApplying a series of enhancements to a folder of images Batch Process dialog Processing Queue will be displayed and the batch Images, add a name for the XMP/IPTC preset, and click OK Data to an image Preset that you saved in step To convert a folder of files from NEF RAW to Jpeg or Tiff Converting NEF RAW files into Jpeg or Tiff filesNavigate to the Batch menu and select Run Batch Process… Page Ctrl + Shift + S Windows or command + shift + S Macintosh To convert selected files from the Browser Click Start to begin converting the files Preferences Shortcut General D1X RAW DefaultDefault Units Open With Application Folder for Temporary Data Default Save AsKeep all Steps Active in Edit List Same as original file Color Management Intent Use Black Point Compensation Levels & Sampling Levels & Curves Dropper Sample Size Grid Color DisplayGrid Gridline Every Color Selection OverlayImage Opacity Browsing Cache Cache SettingsEditing Cache Cache Files created in a Batch Process Use Image CacheCache files saved within the Editor Clear Cache Bottom of the Available Presets window XMP/IPTC PresetsAvailable Presets Field Editor Delete NewDuplicate Import Labels Label Compatibility Available Labels Manage SettingsAdd Workspaces Default WorkspacesReset Shortcuts My Workspaces Delete Preferences Overview InterfaceEBrowser YToolbar RFoldersTMetadata UBird’s Eye Browser Edit MetadataMulti-Purpose Creating Custom Workspaces Arrange the palettes and windows according to your taste To create a custom workspace, follow these stepsType in the name of the new workspace and clickOK Working with Multiple Screens Additional screen Sub-Menu Desktop Browser Metadata DesktopSwap Workspaces Edit WZoom Ratio Image WindowQImage Name EFile Size Soft Proof To turn soft proofing on, follow these steps Intent Target ProfileUse Black Point Compensation Window & Palette Functionality Finding Palettes Browser Browser Overview Using Open Folder in Browser Using the Folders PaletteOpening a Folder of Images in the Browser Click OK to open the folder in the browser Filter by Label Navigating Within the BrowserFiltering Tools QPrevious Folder NEF only Filter by RatingFile Type to Display Jpeg only Then Sort By Sorting ToolsSort By Options Add Rating Labeling and Rating ToolbarAdd Label Images, follow these steps Thumbnail Grid Browser HeaderBrowser View Selector Thumbnail Information Overlay Rating Icon NameEdited Icon XMP/IPTC Data Icon Thumbnail List Extras File item Opening Images from the Browser Folders Palette Structure section Adding Favorites Favorite Folders SectionFolder Structure Section Deleting Favorites Metadata Palette File & Camera Information Section Information section XMP/IPTC Information SectionAdding Image Information Select one or more images in the browser XMP/IPTC Information section Copying and Pasting Iptc InformationClick on the Apply button Creating XMP/IPTC Presets Metadata Palette XMP/IPTC Information Section Iptc preset you would like to load into your images Loading XMP/IPTC PresetsManaging XMP/IPTC Presets Click OK Workspace Selector Activity ToolbarLaunch Nikon Transfer Print Direct Select Tool ToolbarTool Options Bar Key Hand Tool Zoom Tool Rotate Tool Straighten Tool Clicking and dragging within the image window again Toolbar Straighten Tool Keyboard Crop ToolAvailable within Capture NX 2 or perform a save. Click on the crop tool in the toolbar Free Crop Crop MethodShow Crop Assistance Grid Fixed Aspect Ratio Black Control Point Original Image RGB Method Black Control Point MethodLuminosity Method Palette Advanced Neutral Control Point Process removing multiple color casts Toolbar Neutral Control Point Color Picker Neutral Control Point MethodShow Selection Affect Luminosity Method White Control Point White Control Point Method Color Control Point Toolbar Color Control Point Color Control Point Mode All Basic Protect DetailsMethod Normal Advanced Red-Eye Control PointAdd a Color Control Point Ctrl + Shift + a Windows Auto Retouch Brush To use the auto retouch brush, follow these steps Auto retouch brush provides you with the following controls SizeKey Decrease brush size Increase brush size Selection Control Point Menus To use a selection control point, follow these steps Polygon Lasso Tool Lasso and Marquee ToolsLasso Tool Rectangle Marquee Tool Edge Softness Lasso tools L key Marquee tools M key Well as the color, black, neutral, and white control points Selection Brush ToolTo use the selection brush, follow these steps Brush Hardness Windows or Option key Macintosh Size OpacityPressure Controls Opacity and Size Radial Gradient Tool Selection Gradient ToolsLinear Gradient Tool White control points Gradient Range Fill / Remove Tools Gradient tool, or fill tool. The cursor will change Bird’s Eye Bird’s Eye Edit List Adjustments that you have previously made to your images Introduction to the Edit List Triangles EReset ButtonQShow/Hide RDelete Button Version Batch Menu Develop Section Settings available within your cameraAdjustments to access often used enhancements for images To use the Develop section, follow these steps Camera Settings RAW only White Balance Adjustment slider With the Fine Adjustment sliderFine Adjustment slider Incandescent TN-A1 Fine AdjustmentNone FL-G1 Flash FL-G2 TN-A2 Use a single point Set Gray PointMarquee Sample Picture Control Picture Control ModeCorresponding Color mode settings for the D2X and D2XS Unchanged Launch Picture Quick AdjustManage Picture Control Menu Control Utility Off Saturation and Hue AdjustmentFilter Effects Monochrome only Yellow Non-Picture Control Moderate Normal Enhanced Hue Adjustment None Low Medium Low Normal Medium High Tone Compensation Active D-Lighting High White and Black Output Slider Quick FixTone Curve Black Point Slider Highlight Protection Exposure CompensationContrast Shadow Protection Color Moiré Reduction RAW only Camera & Lens CorrectionsImage Dust Off RAW only Vignette Control D-SLR only Auto Color AberrationAuto Red-Eye Section to toggle auto color aberration reduction on or off Recorded Not recorded Camera Type G or D lensDistance information Distance Information Photo Fisheye Lens Fill Color Selection Information Adjust SectionSelection Display Control Hide Selection Base MaskSelection Control Points Section Show Overlay Enhancement Controls Adjust & Filter pull-down menuLink Icon Paint & Fill Mask Section Opacity Mixer Channels Blending Mode Copying and Pasting Steps and Enhancements Working with the Edit ListDeleting Steps and Enhancements Them To link enhancements, follow these steps Linking EnhancementsSwapping Enhancements Enhancement to suit your taste Please note Capture NX 2 will automatically create a new New Step ButtonSituations Photo Info Histogram Red ChannelsDouble Threshold Green Clear To use the Double Threshold feature, follow these stepsWatch Points Toggle the Double Threshold option on and off Shift + T Color Model Add Watch Point ButtonSample Size Color Picker ERGB Selection QColor WheelWColor Triangle Boxes Eyedropper Preset SwatchesUColor ISwatches Show Color Picker Open Image… File MenuOpen With… Launch Nikon Transfer… Open Folder in Browser…Open Recent Launch Camera Control Pro… Use Compression Save As…Embed ICC Profile Color Model None CompressionBit Depth Quality Protect File Setup…Revert Close Print… SetupClick on this button to bring up the Page Setup dialog Display and Page Forward and Back Buttons Print Information Imprint Date Shot over Image Layout Tab Image Profile Color Management TabPrinter Profile Print to File ExitSelect this option to quit Capture NX Undo Edit MenuRedo Copy CutPaste Rename DuplicateDelete Delete key Select All Ctrl + Alt + a Windows Command + option + a MacintoshDeselect All Flip Rotate Degrees CCW Degrees CWStraighten Delete key on your keyboard Ctrl + Alt + S Windows Command + option + S Macintosh Size / ResolutionResample Image option enables you to change Resample Image Fit Photo Navigate to the Edit menu and select Fit Photo Want to resize a folder of images of mixed Edit Menu Fit Photo Edit Menu Adjust Menu Light Levels & Curves Editing images Curve Editor Channel SelectorWhile a Levels & Curves step is active Black Point Slider Black and White Output SlidersBlack, Mid Point, and White Sliders Mid-Point Slider Set White Point Show Before / After HistogramAuto Contrast Set Neutral Point Light Contrast / Brightness Auto Levels Method Light Auto LevelsBrightness Correct Contrast Faster HS Method Light D-LightingCorrect Color Cast Better Quality HQ Method Adjust Menu Color LCH Color LCH Enhancement Master LightnessDifferent effects on the image While a LCH step is active Adjust Menu Color LCH Cancel OReset Current0Reset All RWhite Point Color identified with the anchor point Color LightnessQHue Map Delete key Chroma EReset CurrentRReset All WAdd Anchor Hue Hue channel provides you with the following controls R t Rotation To 120 to Green Color Color BalanceRed Blue Color Color Booster Color Saturation / Warmth Radius Focus Gaussian BlurFocus High Pass High Pass tool provides you with the following controls Unsharp Mask tool increases the apparent sharpness Focus Unsharp MaskTo use the Unsharp Mask tool, please follow these steps Color Unsharp Mask tool provides you with the following controls Threshold Correct Distortion ControlIntensity Correction Red Cyan Correct Color Aberration ControlFill Color Blue Yellow Noise Reduction Noise Reduction tool provides you with the following control Sharpness Edge Noise Reduction Profile Selector Color ProfileApply Profile Use the following controls to use the Apply Profile method Convert to Profile Color detail Enhance Photo Filter MenuPhoto Effects Brightness Magenta Green Black and WhiteCyan Red Yellow Blue Sepia Following controls are available within the Sepia method Tinted Following controls are provided within the Tinted method Grain Strength Add Grain / NoiseContrast Color Range Grain Color Colorize Blending ModeBlack and White Conversion Filter Hue Color Filter Strength Third-Party Plug-Ins Batch Process Batch MenuRun Batch Process Source Rename Apply SettingsConflict Management Select File Format Destination Watched FolderWatched Folder Run Process Every Use Settings Files Browse…Run Process Immediately Skip & Continue Prefix File Naming DialogBackground Suffix Processing QueueMiddle Original Name Clear From List QueuedLog File Name Close When Done Copy AdjustmentsPaste Adjustments Notify When Complete Save Adjustments Load Adjustments Copy Iptc Info Save XMP/IPTC PresetLoad XMP/IPTC Preset Paste Iptc Info Hide Selection View MenuSelection Display Options provided in the Selection Display sub-menu Show Watch Points Show All Control PointsShow Active Selection Show Overlay Show Focus Point When working with images captured by a Nikon cameraShow Grid Show Lost Highlights Show Lost Shadows Shift + H Zoom View at 100%Fit to Screen Select this option to zoom one step into the active image Presentation Zoom OutFull Screen Select this option to zoom one step out of the active image Hide Palettes Tab key Compare Images Compare in Browser Compare in Editor Compare with Original Window Menu Edit List ToolbarBird’s Eye Photo Info Help Menu ContentsTechnical Support Show Welcome Screen Update Capture NXYou want to access the welcome screen again About Capture NX Appendix Short-cuts Filter by Rating 3 Stars Filter by Rating 1 StarFilter by Rating 2 Stars Filter by Rating 4 Stars File Menu Edit Menu Filter Menu Adjust MenuView Window Menu Help Appendix Short-cuts Profiles with a Gamma Value Standard RGB Profiles Supplied in Capture NXSRGB NKsRGB.icm Windows/ Nikon sRGB 4.0.0.3001 Macintosh Gamut Technical Data for RGB Profiles Supplied with Capture NX Capture NX 2 and Adobe Photoshop Color Profiles Appendix Additional Notices Nikon Message Center Agent Camera Adjustments White Balance Color Mode Exposure Compensation Image Dust Off RAW Images Created with the D1X Vignette ControlOpening Images 008 × 1,960 pixels and ten megapixels 4,016 × 2,616 Saving Images Color Management Preferences Macintosh Default Color-Space ProfilesColor Management Preferences Windows Multiple Displays Levels & Curves Unsharp Mask LightingColor Aberration Control Appendix Additional Notices Index Jpeg Tiff 264 6MS55011-02