[Digikam-devel] [Bug 148538] New: Plugin for contrast masking of images

[Dik Takken]

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           Summary: Plugin for contrast masking of images
           Product: digikamimageplugins
           Version: unspecified
          Platform: Gentoo Packages
        OS/Version: Linux
            Status: NEW
          Severity: wishlist
          Priority: NOR
         Component: Wish for new plugin
        AssignedTo: digikam-devel kde org
        ReportedBy: d.h.j.takken phys uu nl


Version:           0.9.2 (using KDE KDE 3.5.5)
Installed from:    Gentoo Packages
OS:                Linux

Contrast masking is a technique often used to prepare photos for high quality printing. It enhances local contrast, and reveals details in shadows and highlights.

The technique is fairly simple, and it is described here:

http://www.gimp.org/tutorials/ContrastMask/