Illumination Fix Toolkit
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Freeware, use as you like but not for resale.
Version: v1.04a Issue Date: May 12, 2006
Category: LOtis Filters
Copyright: 2005-2006 Lance Otis
Author: Lance Otis
Organization: LOtis Digital Art
Filename: "IllumFixV104a.8bf"
Supported Modes: RGBMode, GrayScaleMode
Developed using FilterMeister File AfhFM04Beta7.8fb version 1.0 B7 dated 6/17/2005.
Tooltips are not active in this version.
For MS Windows operating systems. Tested on XP sp2, Win2000, Win98 sp3
Mail questions to: lanceo@silverlink.net

General:
   Free, not for Resale.
   This Illumination Fix  Toolkit version provides a means of fixing over-and-under exposures using selected lighting patterns: Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal, Radial, Elipsiod, and Hallway patterns.  The position of the light source can be specified by right-clicking a location in the Preview Window.
   Sliders are provided for varying light pattern intensity and pattern spread.   Options are provided for selecting lighting properties such as: Soft, Hard, Harsh, and Reverse lighting patterns. An option slider is provided to correct lighting color warmth or coolness in version 1.04.
   Application of the different Patterns, Sliders, and Options provide thousands of different lighting correction effects.
  Guideline: a file, IllumFixTK.pdf is provided which explains the use of the plug-in via pictures.

Plug-in Filter Installation:
   Copy IllumFixV104a.8bf file to the plug-in filter directory for the photo graphics application. 
   For Adobe PhotoShop this would be a directory like: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Plug-Ins\Filters.  
   For Paint Shop Pro X this would be a directory like: 
C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel Paint Shop Pro X\PlugIns. Earlier versions of Paint Shop Pro by JASC may use a different plugin directory. 
   Other programs, such as the free IrfanView graphics program also support plug-in filters. Follow their directions for plug-in installation.

Use:
   Adobe Photo Shop: Available under the Filters menu: LOtis Filters: Illumination Fix Toolkit v 1.04a...
   Paint Shop Pro X: Available under Effects>Plugins menu:  LOtis Filters: Illumination Fix Toolkit v 1.04a ...

Revision History:
Jan 2006: First Issue: V 1.031
5-12-06 ---
Version 1.04a: added Cool-Warm slider and check box for preview of correction.
