Description:

PhotoTune 2.2 is an Adobe Photoshop plugin that provides professional
quality color correction in an easy to use plug-in. PhotoTune 2.2 incorporates
ColorTune technology (formerly known as 20/20 Color MD) with its
patented color correction process and SkinTune technology, developed
after more than two years of in-depth skin color research. PhotoTune 2.2
makes the tedious and time-consuming task of color correction simple and
straightforward to improve your post-processing workflow.

Patented Six Step Process

PhotoTune is a Photoshop plug-in that features a patented six step process to
correct the color in your digital photos. This simple process takes about 15
seconds and is easy as taking an eye exam. PhotoTune examines your image
and then presents two color corrected options side-by-side. You then pick
the one that looks best to you. This simple and straight-forward "Color
Wizard" walks you through the correction process until you end up with a
final, color corrected image.

Take Snapshots to Compare Corrections

During the "Color Wizard" correction process you can record a Wizard
Snapshot that you can save to preview in the final Fine Tune panel. So if
you see a correction that you like in the wizard process, you
can save it for later comparison.

Like everything in PhotoTune, Snapshot is designed to speed up the
correction process. Snapshot is a safety net that lets you continue to
experiment with different combinations. Take a Snapshot whenever
you want to preserve a set of correction parameters, so you can
continue experimenting with without fear of losing a previous correction
you liked. Here is a typical workflow:

• 1. After the Wizard, a Snapshot is automatically taken (Wizard
  Snapshot).
• 2. Fine-Tune the results obtained by the Wizard.
• 3. Take a Snapshot to record your adjustments.
• 4. Then experiment some more, and make another Snapshot.
• 5. Use the pop-up menus to compare different Snapshots.
• 6. Click OK to process the changes and exit PhotoTune.

Professional 16-bit Compatibility

PhotoTune supports 8-bit and 16-bit photos allowing you to open your
RAW camera images in Photoshop and color correct them using either the
ColorTune or the SkinTune modules within PhotoTune.

It Works Like An Eye Exam

The ColorTune module of PhotoTune works just like an eye exam to figure
out precisely what is wrong with your photo and how to fix it. During each
step of the Color Wizard process, you are presented with two side-by-side
preview images that have been altered in different ways. All you do is pick the
better image from each pair. The entire six step process takes about 15
seconds. Of course, you can fine-tune the results any way you like at the end.

Fine Tune Panel

The Fine Tune panel is typically accessed as the final step in the patented 6
step Color Wizard process - but can also be accessed at any time you wish.
The Fine Tune panel displays your original photo next to the corrected image
and affords you the opportunity to make some final adjustments such as
adjusting the dynamic range, brightness, contrast, saturation as well as
shadows and highlights.

Professional Saturation Control

PhotoTune uses an exclusive algorithm that adjusts saturation based on each
individual pixel's saturation level, so it knows how much saturation to add, and
more importantly, when to stop.

Not all Photoshop plugins are created equal, and not all functions, like
saturation adjustment, work the same way. PhotoTune has achieved a digital
imaging breakthrough by providing unmatched saturation control and precision
in a simple to use, yet powerful plug-in for Adobe Photoshop.

PhotoTune uses an exclusive algorithm that adjusts saturation based on each
individual pixel's saturation level, so it knows how much saturation to add,
and when to stop. Unlike other programs, PhotoTune doesn't convert your
image to a color space like HSB to work on saturation, and then convert
back to RGB when it is finished. As you know, these extra conversions can
cause data loss which will effect your image's quality.

Photoshop's underlying problem is that it doesn't distinguish between highly
saturated , moderately saturated, and under-saturated areas. It makes a global
change that treats these areas exactly the same. So, Photoshop doesn't stop
when 100% saturation has been achieved.

Easily Correct Skin Color

PhotoTune 2.0 includes SkinTune technology which is the culmination of more
than two years of skin color research to properly correct skin color for
accurate skin tone color variations. This research included collecting
thousands of skin tone image samples from around the world.

Precise spectrophotometer measurements were compiled and complete
reference databases of acceptable colors for each race were completed.
During this process, it was discovered that skin color represents less than 1%
of all available colors. Combine this with the fact that each race has slightly
different color characteristics, it is no wonder that acceptable skin color
correction is such a difficult process especially when traditional tools were
never designed to handle such a small range of colors.

System Requirements

• Mac OS X:
  • Current Version: 2.2
  • Mac OS X 10.4.8 or higher
  • Universal Binary - Supports PowerPC & Intel Processors
• Windows:
  • Current Version: 2.2
  • Windows XP SP2, Vista or higher
  • 32-bit operating system supported
  • 64-bit operating system not supported yet

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