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Hubbabub
1st January 2005, 17:27
LightMachine is a plugin for performing all kinds of light adjustments in photos.
It combines shadow/highlight, virtual lighting and color-based correction tools
for performing sophisticated corrections without the need for time-consuming
selections and layer stacks. LightMachine can correct brightness, contrast
and saturation in specific image areas independently from each other. It lets
you correct photos taken under bad light conditions or with bad camera settings
and achieve results that rival photos taken under the best circumstances.
LightMachine can be used in dozens of graphics applications including Photoshop,
Paint Shop Pro, IrfanView, Photoshop Elements, PhotoImpact, Photo-Paint and
Fireworks. LightMachine can be applied to 8bit and 16bit RGB images.

http://www.thepluginsite.com/products/photowiz/lightmachine/index.htm

Overview
LightMachine basically consists of four different filters each split up into
a simple mode suitable for beginners and a Pro mode with more features
for more flexibility. The Brightness/Contrast modes adjust brightness and
contrast throughout the image which is nice as a starting point.
The Shadows/Highlights modes give you complete control over dark and
bright image areas and let you correct them completely independently from
each other with the help of sophisticated masking options.
The Virtual Studio modes allows you to place an unlimited number of shadow
and light spots as if you were placing studio lights in a real photo studio.
The intensity, size, ovality, angle, hardness and reflection properties of
each spot can be adjusted precisely. Finally, the Colors modes let you
selectively correct image objects of a specific color by clicking on them.

http://www.thepluginsite.com/products/photowiz/lightmachine/shot6.jpg

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/Hubbabub