D 3 X Te c h n i c a l G u i d eEffective use of Capture NX 2 -3-28 29ResultSelection Control Points and D-Lightingbrightened the intensely shaded area only.The resulting image was as if taken usinga reflector.Natural expression was reproducedwithout dazzling the subject’s eyes with areflector.Locate a Selection ControlPoint on the shadedsubject’s cheek. Areas whereD-Lighting should be appliedare colored in green. Next,apply minus (-) effect ofthe “Selection Brush Tool”to the background whereadjustment is not required.ResultSelection Control Points and D-Lightingbrightened specific areas only as if aspotlight was used.Even an extremely small area can bebrightened where actual lighting cannotbe controlled.OriginalFine weather at the time of shootingcaused intense shadow on the subject’sface which was not controlled because areflector was not available.OriginalIt is almost impossible to brighten adesired area only by using flashes orreflectors without affecting other areas.Locate Selection ControlPoints on dark areas ofthe cuisine. Areas whereD-Lighting should be appliedare colored in green. Applyminus (-) effect of the“Selection Brush Tool” toother areas where adjustmentis not required.Reflector effect after shot -1-: reducing shadows on the face Reflector effect after shot -2-: brighten only a specific area