Image processing method
AssigneeFuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
InventorFumito Takemoto
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Abstract
The image processing method subjects color negative image signals read photoelectrically from a color negative image to specified image processing. If the color negative image is designated as representing a particular picture, the method subjects the color negative image signals to gradation hardening process in which the gradation of the designated color negative image is rendered harder and subjects the color negative image signals to a hue altering process in which a particular hue in the designated color negative image is altered to a desired hue. The method is capable of reproducing the color negative image as a color print image that has been processed to a reversal-like finish and which provides good appeal and natural impression in a satisfactory way.
Claims11
An image processing method in which a color negative image is read photoelectrically and color negative image signals obtained by image reading are subjected to specified image processing, comprising the steps of:
- if said color negative image is designated as representing a particular picture,
- subjecting said color negative image signals to gradation hardening process in which the gradation of said designated color negative image is rendered harder;
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- subjecting said color negative image signals to a hue altering process in which a particular hue in said designated color negative image is altered to a desired hue.
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