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Apple Macintosh PhotoFlash User Manual

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m Chapter 5, “Enhancing Images,” describes how to use commands in the

Enhance menu to adjust an image’s red, green, and blue (RGB) values,
balance an image’s exposure, blur or sharpen an image, and remove dust
and scratches. It also describes how to enhance selections by using the
Blur, Sharpen, DeDust, and DeScratch tools in the PhotoFlash Tool palette.

m Chapter 6, “Converting and Compressing Files,” describes how to convert

image files from one format to another. It also discusses the five standard
file formats supported by PhotoFlash and describes how to use JPEG
compression, which is a standard format for image compression that can be
used with most file formats.

m Chapter 7, “Automating Your Work,” describes how to record and run

scripts that perform repetitive tasks in PhotoFlash and other programs.

m Appendix A, “Setting PhotoFlash Preferences,” describes how to use

controls and settings in the Preferences dialog box (available from the Edit
menu) to control various aspects of the way PhotoFlash works.

m Appendix B, “Using Photoshop-Compatible Plug-In Modules,” describes

how to use PhotoFlash with third-party plug-in modules designed for use
with Photoshop.

m Appendix C, “PhotoFlash Acceleration,” describes PhotoFlash’s support for

program-specific accelerator cards designed to work with application
programs such as PhotoFlash, Adobe

Photoshop (versions 2.0.1, 2.5, or

higher), and PicturePress.

You can find definitions of unfamiliar terms in the Glossary. Use the Index to
find instructions for specific tasks or information about specialized topics and
commands.

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Preface