Digital Resources by CYBIA
Copyright  2005 S.W.Upham

http://www.cybia.co.uk

ABOUT THE SOFTWARE

Title : Vivida Filter (Final Impact Series)
Version : 1.0
Date : November 2005

A single plug-in for use with Photoshop-compatible host applications. It provides a quick and easy way to boost the brightness, contrast and saturation values in each individual channel. Ideal for when you need to add impact to any photos that are underexposed or have dull lifeless colours!

Feature Overview ...

* Large dialog/preview with clear easy-to-use layout
* 9 sliders split into 3 channel groups
* Reset buttons to quickly return default values
* Save and load your favourite effect presets
* Zoom buttons with common percentages
* 20 example preset files included to get you started 

Slider Controls ...

Red Channel 

* Brightness : Modify brightness in the red channel only
* Contrast : Modify contrast in the red channel only
* Saturation : Modify saturation in the red channel only

Green Channel 

* Brightness : Modify brightness in the Green channel only
* Contrast : Modify contrast in the Green channel only
* Saturation : Modify saturation in the Green channel only

Blue Channel 

* Brightness : Modify brightness in the Blue channel only
* Contrast : Modify contrast in the Blue channel only
* Saturation : Modify saturation in the Blue channel only

Compatible Image Modes ...

* RGB 8 bit mode (24 bit images)
* RGB 16 bit mode (48 bit images)

If you find this plug-in useful then please take a look at the other filters in this series available from my website at : http://www.cybia.co.uk/finalimpact.htm

ZIP FILE CONTENTS

Readme.txt - This text file

Vivida.8bf - Plug-in filter
Reset.viv - Preset for default values

[VividaPresets] Folder ...

*.viv - 20 settings to help you get started

LICENSE AGREEMENT

These files are FREEWARE. You may install them on as many computers as you want! You may use them without any charge for creating both personal and commercial work.

If you wish to host these resources on a website or include them on a CD compilation (i.e. magazine cover CD), then please contact me first for permission. All zip file contents MUST remain intact and unmodified for distribution purposes.
  
While every effort has been made to ensure the compatibility and stability of these resources, no warranty is given on their use. Cybia is NOT liable for any damage or loss of data resulting in the use of these files.

All resources are Copyright  S.W.Upham 2005. This agreement does NOT grant you any intellectual property rights in the software.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (PC)

Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP
Photoshop-compatible host application

* Please note that not all graphics programs are 100% compatible with plug-in filters. Some will display the controls a bit differently or certain features may not work properly. Consult your program's documentation for more information regarding the use of 3rd-party plug-ins.

This filter was programmed specifically for Adobe Photoshop but it should work fine with many other hosts too. If you encounter any compatibility problems then please report the details and I will do my very best to fix any errors that occur, if possible.

INSTALLATION

1. Unzip all the files to your chosen "Plug-Ins" folder on your hard drive
    for example ... C:\Photoshop\Plug-Ins\Vivida

2. Start your graphics program and configure it to look in that folder for extra plugins
    (not all software will require this step, please refer to the instructions given with your host)

3. Exit your program and re-start in order for your configuration settings to take effect

4. Open an image ready to edit, making sure it is in RGB mode (8 bit or 16 bit)

5. Vivida should now be available from the "Filter" menu in the "Final Impact" section

6. To save a setting click on the save/disk icon and choose a suitable filename

7. To load a setting click on the load/folder icon and browse for a file with the *.viv extension
    (you will find 20 settings in the "VividaPresets" folder)

8. You can return each section's default settings at any time by clicking the "Reset" buttons
   (to revert ALL sliders back to their original values then open the "Reset.viv" setting)

Please read the documentation that came with your graphics software for more information regarding the installation and use of plug-in filters. Thank you.
