Using the Tools in the Tool Box

Changing the Intensity of Images

The Gamma tool adjusts the overall intensity of an image. The Gamma tool combines the effects of the Brightness tool and the Contrast tool.

To increase the gamma value:

1. In the Image Chart window, double-click an image.

2. On the Tool Box toolbar, click the Gamma button. The Gamma Adjustment window is displayed.

3. Change the values in the Channel fields, and click OK. The modified image is displayed.

4. To revert to the default value of 1.0, click the Gamma button again.

To decrease the gamma value:

1. On the Tool Box toolbar, click the Gamma button. The Gamma Adjustment window is displayed.

2. Change the values to minus numbers, and click OK. The modified image is displayed.

3. To revert to the gamma value of 1.0, click the Gamma button again.

Note:  The Gamma tool is not available with digital images.

Related Topics

Rotating in 90 Degree Increments

Rotating an Image by Degrees

Changing Brightness

Changing the Contrast

Sharpening Images

Changing the Hue

Changing the Saturation Levels

Balancing Contrast and Color

Using the Despeckle Tool

Using the Median Tool

Using the Emboss Tool

Using the Masking Tool

Using the Flip Tool

Using the Mirror Tool

Using the Invert Tool

Using the Grayscale Tool

Using Annotations Tools

Accessing 3D Tools

Skill Sharpeners