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Nikon NX2 user manual Filter Menu, Photo Effects, Enhance Photo, Brightness, Enhance Dark Tones

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Chapter 21

Filter Menu

Photo Effects

The Photo Effects tool enables you to take more creative control of your image. With this tool, you can convert your image to a black and white, sepia, or tinted image. You can also control the tonality of the image, enhance dark tones, and control the color balance.

The Photo Effects tool provides four different methods, each method providing controls unique to that method. The available methods are:

Enhance Photo

Enhance Photo is the default method available to you when you open the Photo Effects tool. This mode enables

you to control the tonality in your image, enhance dark tones, and control the color balance of the entire image.

The following controls are provided within the Enhance Photo method:

Brightness

The Brightness slider enables you to control the tonality throughout your image. Move this slider to the left to darken your image or to the right to brighten the image.

Enhance Dark Tones

The Enhance Dark Tones checkbox brings out additional detail in the shadows of the active image.

Auto

When you click on the Auto button, Capture NX 2 will analyze the image and determine a recommended setting for the Brightness slider. It will also determine automatically if the Enhance Dark Tones option

will be applied.

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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 InstallationComplete the installation process of Capture NX Running Capture NX 2 in Trial Mode or Activating ProductColor Management Options Upgrading From Capture NX Version Nikon User Support Information U.S.AThank you for choosing a Nikon Digital Imaging product Launching Capture NX Getting StartedConvert Capture NX Version 1 Labels 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 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 Data to an image Images, add a name for the XMP/IPTC preset, and click OKPreset 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 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 ColorBrowsing Cache Cache SettingsEditing 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 LabelsAvailable Labels Manage SettingsAdd My Workspaces Default WorkspacesReset Shortcuts WorkspacesDelete Preferences Overview InterfaceEBrowser Edit List FoldersMetadata ToolbarBrowser Creating Custom Workspaces MetadataMulti-Purpose EditArrange 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 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 ProofIntent Target ProfileUse Black Point Compensation Window & Palette Functionality Finding Palettes Browser Overview BrowserUsing Open Folder in Browser Using the Folders PaletteOpening a Folder of Images in the 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 sectionXMP/IPTC Information section Copying and Pasting Iptc InformationClick on the Apply button 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 imagesWorkspace Selector Activity ToolbarLaunch Nikon Transfer 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 PointLuminosity Method Black Control Point MethodRGB 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 BasicAdvanced Red-Eye Control PointAdd a Color Control Point Ctrl + Shift + a Windows To use the auto retouch brush, follow these steps Auto Retouch BrushAuto retouch brush provides you with the following controls SizeKey Decrease brush size Increase brush size 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 SoftnessWell as the color, black, neutral, and white control points Selection Brush ToolTo use the selection brush, follow these steps 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-A1Use a single point Set Gray PointMarquee Sample 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 ProtectionColor Moiré Reduction RAW only Camera & Lens CorrectionsImage Dust Off 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 Information Adjust SectionSelection Display Control 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 stepsPlease note Capture NX 2 will automatically create a new New Step ButtonSituations 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 ClearColor Model Add Watch Point ButtonSample Size Color Picker Boxes Color WheelColor Triangle RGB SelectionISwatches Show Preset SwatchesUColor EyedropperColor Picker Open Image… File MenuOpen With… 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 Image Profile Color Management TabPrinter Profile Print to File ExitSelect this option to quit Capture NX Undo Edit MenuRedo Copy CutPaste Delete key DuplicateDelete RenameSelect All Ctrl + Alt + a Windows Command + option + a MacintoshDeselect All Rotate FlipDegrees CCW Degrees CWStraighten 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 Curve Editor Channel SelectorWhile a Levels & Curves step is active 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 RadiusUnsharp Mask tool increases the apparent sharpness Focus Unsharp MaskTo use the Unsharp Mask tool, please follow these steps 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 StrengthColorize Blending ModeBlack and White Conversion Color Filter Strength Filter HueThird-Party Plug-Ins Source Batch MenuRun Batch Process Batch ProcessSelect File Format Apply SettingsConflict Management RenameDestination Watched FolderWatched Folder Skip & Continue Use Settings Files Browse…Run Process Immediately Run Process EveryPrefix File Naming DialogBackground 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 ListHelp Menu ContentsTechnical Support 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 MenuFilter Menu Adjust MenuView Help Window MenuAppendix 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 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 Unsharp Mask LightingColor Aberration Control Appendix Additional Notices Index Jpeg Tiff 264 Life-Long Learning Contact Information6MS54911-02