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Selective Functionality

Selectively applying noise reduction can lead to an image with better detail and clarity. By limiting where noise reduction is applied, details in those areas that do not require noise reduction can be preserved.

In addition to being able to apply noise reduction to the entire image globally, Dfine 2.0 offers you three different methods of applying noise reduction selectively.

Color Ranges: reduces noise within individual color ranges. This method works best when applying selective noise reduction in a batch process.

Control Points : Use U Point technology to automatically isolate objects based on their unique characteristics.

Selective Tool : Lets you apply Dfine 2.0 only where you want using Adobe® Photoshop® or Photoshop Element's Brush Tool, automatically and managing layers and layer masks.

Each of these different methods were designed to enable you to work in the style that suits your workflow best and increase your efficiency dramatically.

color rangesColor Ranges

Selectively applying noise reduction can lead to an image with better detail and clarity. By limiting where noise reduction is applied, details in those areas that do not require noise reduction can be preserved.

In addition to being able to apply noise reduction to the entire image globally, Dfine 2.0 offers you three different methods of applying noise reduction selectively.


color rangesControl Points

The U Point technology powered Control Points let you identify and isolate objects within a photograph by placing a Control Point on the object or area to be affected. By analyzing the color, tonality, detail, and location, the Control Point automatically determines where to apply certain affects, based on the your needs.
 

Each Control Point controls Contrast and Color noise reduction applied to the object to which it is attached. All Control Points within the active image communicate with each other, providing continuity of control over multiple objects throughout the image.

After configuring some Color Ranges and applying different amounts of noise reduction to each range, you can look at the Color Noise or Contrast Noise Mask Preview Modes to see how noise reduction is affecting the image.


color rangesSelective Tool

The Selective Tool automates the creation of layers and layer masks within Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Elements, allowing you to apply Dfine 2.0 or any of seven detail-specific Noise Brushes.

The Selective Tool can be used with pressure sensitive tablets such as a Wacom® Pen Tablet to selectively apply noise reduction with pressure sensitivity.

The Selective Tool is only compatible with Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements.


 
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