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Nikon NX2 user manual Adjust Menu Color LCH

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Color > LCH

The LCH tool enables you to individually control the luminosity, color lightness, chroma, and hue of the active image using individual editor dialog.

To use the LCH tool to edit your images, follow these steps:

1Navigate to the Adjust menu, select the Color sub- menu, and select LCH.

2Select the first channel to be adjusted using the channel pull-down menu.

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Nikon NX2 user manual Adjust Menu Color LCH

Contents

Software Nik Software, Inc All Rights Reserved Trademark InformationChapters at a Glance System Requirements & InstallationChapters at a Glance Table of Contents Folders Palette Bird’s Eye ToolbarFile Menu Filter Menu Window Menu Appendix Supplied Color ProfilesRAW File Format Benefits IntroductionPoint Technology Camera RelationshipProcessor System RequirementsWindows MacintoshInto Capture NX InstallationColor Management Options Running Capture NX 2 in Trial Mode or Activating ProductComplete the installation process of Capture NX Thank you for choosing a Nikon Digital Imaging product Nikon User Support Information U.S.AUpgrading From Capture NX Version Convert Capture NX Version 1 Labels Getting StartedLaunching Capture NX Welcome Screen To open an image using Open Image…, follow these steps Using the BrowserUsing Open Image To open an image using the browser, follow these stepsWithin Nikon Transfer, navigate to the Preferences tab Using ViewNXUsing Nikon Transfer To open an image from ViewNX, follow these stepsNEF RAW File Support File Format DifferencesJpeg Workflow SuggestionsGetting Started Workflow Suggestions Navigate to the File menu and select Print… PrintingPrinting a Single Image Printing an Image to Fill the CurrentClick on the Select Layout option and choose 1 Photo on Getting Started Printing That the image will fit upon Printing contact sheets Ensure the Use Output Resolution option is not selectedGetting Started Printing Applying a series of enhancements to a folder of images Adjustments dialog and let you create a settings fileBatch Processing Batch Process dialog Processing Queue will be displayed and the batch Data to an image Images, add a name for the XMP/IPTC preset, and click OKPreset that you saved in step Navigate to the Batch menu and select Run Batch Process… Converting NEF RAW files into Jpeg or Tiff filesTo convert a folder of files from NEF RAW to Jpeg or Tiff Page To convert selected files from the Browser Ctrl + Shift + S Windows or command + shift + S MacintoshClick Start to begin converting the files Shortcut PreferencesOpen With Application D1X RAW DefaultDefault Units GeneralSame as original file Default Save AsKeep all Steps Active in Edit List Folder for Temporary DataColor Management Use Black Point Compensation IntentLevels & Curves Levels & SamplingDropper Sample Size Gridline Every DisplayGrid Grid ColorOpacity Selection OverlayImage ColorEditing Cache Cache SettingsBrowsing Cache Clear Cache Use Image CacheCache files saved within the Editor Cache Files created in a Batch ProcessField Editor XMP/IPTC PresetsAvailable Presets Bottom of the Available Presets windowImport NewDuplicate DeleteLabel Compatibility LabelsAdd Manage SettingsAvailable Labels My Workspaces Default WorkspacesReset Shortcuts WorkspacesDelete Preferences EBrowser InterfaceOverview Edit List FoldersMetadata ToolbarBrowser Creating Custom Workspaces MetadataMulti-Purpose EditType in the name of the new workspace and clickOK To create a custom workspace, follow these stepsArrange the palettes and windows according to your taste Additional screen Sub-Menu Working with Multiple ScreensEdit DesktopSwap Workspaces Desktop Browser MetadataFile Size Image WindowImage Name Zoom RatioTo turn soft proofing on, follow these steps Soft ProofUse Black Point Compensation Target ProfileIntent Window & Palette Functionality Finding Palettes Browser Overview BrowserOpening a Folder of Images in the Browser Using the Folders PaletteUsing Open Folder in Browser Click OK to open the folder in the browser Previous Folder Navigating Within the BrowserFiltering Tools Filter by LabelJpeg only Filter by RatingFile Type to Display NEF onlyOptions Sorting ToolsSort By Then Sort ByImages, follow these steps Labeling and Rating ToolbarAdd Label Add RatingThumbnail Information Overlay Browser HeaderBrowser View Selector Thumbnail GridXMP/IPTC Data Icon NameEdited Icon Rating IconThumbnail List File item ExtrasOpening Images from the Browser Structure section Folders PaletteDeleting Favorites Favorite Folders SectionFolder Structure Section Adding FavoritesFile & Camera Information Section Metadata PaletteSelect one or more images in the browser XMP/IPTC Information SectionAdding Image Information Information sectionClick on the Apply button Copying and Pasting Iptc InformationXMP/IPTC Information section Creating XMP/IPTC Presets Metadata Palette XMP/IPTC Information Section Click OK Loading XMP/IPTC PresetsManaging XMP/IPTC Presets Iptc preset you would like to load into your imagesLaunch Nikon Transfer Activity ToolbarWorkspace Selector Print Key ToolbarTool Options Bar Direct Select ToolZoom Tool Hand ToolStraighten Tool Rotate ToolToolbar Straighten Tool Clicking and dragging within the image window againClick on the crop tool in the toolbar Crop ToolAvailable within Capture NX 2 or perform a save. KeyboardFixed Aspect Ratio Crop MethodShow Crop Assistance Grid Free CropOriginal Image Black Control PointRGB Method Black Control Point MethodLuminosity Method Advanced Process removing multiple color casts Neutral Control PointToolbar Neutral Control Point Affect Luminosity Method Neutral Control Point MethodShow Selection Color PickerWhite Control Point White Control Point Method Color Control Point Toolbar Color Control Point All Color Control Point ModeNormal Protect DetailsMethod BasicAdd a Color Control Point Ctrl + Shift + a Windows Red-Eye Control PointAdvanced To use the auto retouch brush, follow these steps Auto Retouch BrushKey Decrease brush size Increase brush size SizeAuto retouch brush provides you with the following controls Menus To use a selection control point, follow these steps Selection Control PointRectangle Marquee Tool Lasso and Marquee ToolsLasso Tool Polygon Lasso ToolLasso tools L key Marquee tools M key Edge SoftnessTo use the selection brush, follow these steps Selection Brush ToolWell as the color, black, neutral, and white control points Windows or Option key Macintosh Brush HardnessOpacity and Size OpacityPressure Controls SizeWhite control points Selection Gradient ToolsLinear Gradient Tool Radial Gradient ToolGradient Range Gradient tool, or fill tool. The cursor will change Fill / Remove ToolsBird’s Eye Bird’s Eye Edit List Introduction to the Edit List Adjustments that you have previously made to your imagesRDelete Button EReset ButtonQShow/Hide TrianglesVersion Batch Menu To use the Develop section, follow these steps Settings available within your cameraAdjustments to access often used enhancements for images Develop SectionWhite Balance Camera Settings RAW onlyIncandescent With the Fine Adjustment sliderFine Adjustment slider Adjustment sliderTN-A2 Fine AdjustmentNone FL-G1 Flash FL-G2 TN-A1Marquee Sample Set Gray PointUse a single point Unchanged Picture Control ModeCorresponding Color mode settings for the D2X and D2XS Picture ControlControl Utility Quick AdjustManage Picture Control Menu Launch PictureYellow Saturation and Hue AdjustmentFilter Effects Monochrome only OffNon-Picture Control None Low Medium Low Normal Medium High Tone Compensation Moderate Normal Enhanced Hue AdjustmentHigh Active D-LightingBlack Point Slider Quick FixTone Curve White and Black Output SliderShadow Protection Exposure CompensationContrast Highlight ProtectionImage Dust Off RAW only Camera & Lens CorrectionsColor Moiré Reduction RAW only Section to toggle auto color aberration reduction on or off Auto Color AberrationAuto Red-Eye Vignette Control D-SLR onlyPhoto Camera Type G or D lensDistance information Distance Information Recorded Not recordedFill Color Fisheye LensSelection Display Control Adjust SectionSelection Information Show Overlay Base MaskSelection Control Points Section Hide SelectionPaint & Fill Mask Section Adjust & Filter pull-down menuLink Icon Enhancement ControlsChannels Opacity MixerBlending Mode Them Working with the Edit ListDeleting Steps and Enhancements Copying and Pasting Steps and EnhancementsEnhancement to suit your taste Linking EnhancementsSwapping Enhancements To link enhancements, follow these stepsSituations New Step ButtonPlease note Capture NX 2 will automatically create a new Histogram Photo InfoGreen ChannelsDouble Threshold RedToggle the Double Threshold option on and off Shift + T To use the Double Threshold feature, follow these stepsWatch Points ClearSample Size Add Watch Point ButtonColor Model Color Picker Boxes Color WheelColor Triangle RGB SelectionISwatches Show Preset SwatchesUColor EyedropperColor Picker Open With… File MenuOpen Image… Launch Camera Control Pro… Open Folder in Browser…Open Recent Launch Nikon Transfer…Color Model Save As…Embed ICC Profile Use CompressionQuality CompressionBit Depth NoneClose Setup…Revert Protect FileDisplay and Page Forward and Back Buttons SetupClick on this button to bring up the Page Setup dialog Print…Imprint Date Shot over Image Print InformationLayout Tab Printer Profile Color Management TabImage Profile Select this option to quit Capture NX ExitPrint to File Redo Edit MenuUndo Paste CutCopy Delete key DuplicateDelete RenameDeselect All Ctrl + Alt + a Windows Command + option + a MacintoshSelect All Rotate FlipStraighten Degrees CWDegrees CCW Delete key on your keyboard Resample Image Size / ResolutionResample Image option enables you to change Ctrl + Alt + S Windows Command + option + S MacintoshNavigate to the Edit menu and select Fit Photo Fit PhotoWant to resize a folder of images of mixed Edit Menu Fit Photo Edit Menu Light Levels & Curves Adjust MenuEditing images While a Levels & Curves step is active Channel SelectorCurve Editor Mid-Point Slider Black and White Output SlidersBlack, Mid Point, and White Sliders Black Point SliderSet Neutral Point Show Before / After HistogramAuto Contrast Set White PointLight Contrast / Brightness Correct Contrast Light Auto LevelsBrightness Auto Levels MethodBetter Quality HQ Method Light D-LightingCorrect Color Cast Faster HS MethodColor LCH Adjust Menu Color LCHWhile a LCH step is active Master LightnessDifferent effects on the image EnhancementAdjust Menu Color LCH White Point Reset Current0Reset All CancelDelete key Color LightnessQHue Map Color identified with the anchor pointChroma channel provides you with the following controls T y Reset AllChroma TemporaryHue Rotation To 120 to Hue channel provides you with the following controls R tBlue Color Color BalanceRed GreenColor Saturation / Warmth Color Color BoosterHigh Pass tool provides you with the following controls Focus Gaussian BlurFocus High Pass RadiusTo use the Unsharp Mask tool, please follow these steps Focus Unsharp MaskUnsharp Mask tool increases the apparent sharpness Unsharp Mask tool provides you with the following controls ColorCorrection Correct Distortion ControlIntensity ThresholdBlue Yellow Correct Color Aberration ControlFill Color Red CyanNoise Reduction tool provides you with the following control Noise ReductionEdge Noise Reduction SharpnessUse the following controls to use the Apply Profile method Color ProfileApply Profile Profile SelectorConvert to Profile Color detail Brightness Filter MenuPhoto Effects Enhance PhotoYellow Blue Black and WhiteCyan Red Magenta GreenFollowing controls are available within the Sepia method SepiaFollowing controls are provided within the Tinted method TintedGrain Color Add Grain / NoiseContrast Color Range Grain StrengthBlack and White Conversion Blending ModeColorize Color Filter Strength Filter HueThird-Party Plug-Ins Source Batch MenuRun Batch Process Batch ProcessSelect File Format Apply SettingsConflict Management RenameWatched Folder Watched FolderDestination Skip & Continue Use Settings Files Browse…Run Process Immediately Run Process EveryBackground File Naming DialogPrefix Original Name Processing QueueMiddle SuffixFile Name QueuedLog Clear From ListNotify When Complete Copy AdjustmentsPaste Adjustments Close When DoneLoad Adjustments Save AdjustmentsPaste Iptc Info Save XMP/IPTC PresetLoad XMP/IPTC Preset Copy Iptc InfoOptions provided in the Selection Display sub-menu View MenuSelection Display Hide SelectionShow Overlay Show All Control PointsShow Active Selection Show Watch PointsShow Lost Highlights When working with images captured by a Nikon cameraShow Grid Show Focus PointShift + H Show Lost ShadowsSelect this option to zoom one step into the active image View at 100%Fit to Screen ZoomSelect this option to zoom one step out of the active image Zoom OutFull Screen PresentationTab key Hide PalettesCompare in Browser Compare ImagesCompare in Editor Compare with Original Window Menu Photo Info ToolbarBird’s Eye Edit ListTechnical Support ContentsHelp Menu About Capture NX Update Capture NXYou want to access the welcome screen again Show Welcome ScreenAppendix Short-cuts Filter by Rating 4 Stars Filter by Rating 1 StarFilter by Rating 2 Stars Filter by Rating 3 StarsEdit Menu File MenuView Adjust MenuFilter Menu Help Window MenuAppendix Short-cuts SRGB NKsRGB.icm Windows/ Nikon sRGB 4.0.0.3001 Macintosh Standard RGB Profiles Supplied in Capture NXProfiles with a Gamma Value Gamut Technical Data for RGB Profiles Supplied with Capture NX Capture NX 2 and Adobe Photoshop Color Profiles Nikon Message Center Agent Appendix Additional NoticesWhite Balance Camera AdjustmentsExposure Compensation Color ModeImage Dust Off 008 × 1,960 pixels and ten megapixels 4,016 × 2,616 Vignette ControlOpening Images RAW Images Created with the D1XSaving Images Multiple Displays Default Color-Space ProfilesColor Management Preferences Windows Color Management Preferences MacintoshLevels & Curves Color Aberration Control LightingUnsharp Mask Appendix Additional Notices Index Jpeg Tiff 264 Life-Long Learning Contact Information6MS54911-02