Chapter 5: Edit modeThe Lighting tool lets you make quick and easy adjustments using three sliders. ACDSee 12 analyzes the photo and varies theadjustment throughout the image automatically. For example, darker images are brightened more. By clicking the Auto button, youcan have ACDSee 12 fully analyze the photo and set the slider positions automatically. You can also click directly on an area of theimage to generate automatic settings optimal for that area (usually the subject of the photo).To open the Lighting tool:In Edit mode, in the Exposure/Lighting group, click Lighting.To add light to dark areas:1. Drag the Highlights slider to the right to add light to the dark parts of the photo.2. Adjust the settings using any of the controls in the table below.To darken areas that are too bright:1. Drag the Shadows slider to the right to lighten and return detail to areas that are too dark.2. Adjust the settings using any of the controls in the table below.To adjust midtones that are too light or dark:1. Drag the Midtones slider to the right to lighten and return detail to areas that are too dark.2. Adjust the settings using any of the controls in the table below.Lighting controlsRight-click on asliderRight-click on a slider to reset it.Exposure Warning Click the Exposure Warning to make any overexposed or underexposed areas visible. Overexposedpixels turn red, underexposed pixels turn green. You can also toggle Exposure Warning on and offmomentarily by holding down the E key.Auto Click to allow the software to analyze the photo and apply optimal settings based on the amount of lightand dark pixels in the photo. Darker photos are brightened more than photos that are already bright.Done Click to apply your changes and close the tool.Cancel Click to discard all changes and close the tool.Click Reset to clear your changes and reset to default settings. If you saved your changes, you cannot reset your settings.Color toolsAdjusting white balanceYou can use the White Balance tool to remove unwanted hue from an image. For example, if you take a photo at sunset and theresulting image has a reddish hue, you can use the White Balance tool to remove it. You can save your options as a preset for futureuse.To remove a color cast from an image:1. In Edit mode, in the Color group, click White Balance.2. Click an image area that should be white or gray. The color square shows the color of the original pixel on the left, and themodified pixel on the right.3. To specify the strength of the white balance adjustment, move the Strength slider. Higher settings remove more of theunwanted color.4. Click Done to save your changes, or click Cancel to discard your changes and return to the Edit pane.If you are having difficulties achieving the desired effect, try clicking an image area that is a different shade of white orgray.147
