Pentax Optio MX - Manual (Page 39)

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Adjust each slider to obtain the desired setting.
[Brightness] controls the overall brightness of the image. [Contrast]
controls the difference in brightness between the darker areas and the
lighter areas. [Gamma] controls the transition (image grayscale) from
the lighter areas to the darker areas.
Text messages and colors can be added to the image to create an
original work of art.
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From ACD FotoCanvas, open the image you want to
edit and select [Airbrush], [Rectangle], [Text], or other
tool from the Drawing toolbar.
Select [Tool Options] from the
[View] menu to adjust the tool
settings.
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Click or drag the mouse cursor over the image to paint
or draw shapes or text.
You can use the color options on the upper right-hand side of the
window to select the paint, shapes, and text color. You can use [Blend
Mode:] to select how color is added to the image (blending method)
and the transparency of the color added to the image.
You can add separate pictures or drawings to an image and join them
together.
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Copy a separate picture or drawing
See the operating manual or online help of your imaging software for
details on how to copy a picture or drawing.
Adding Text and Color to the Image
Joining Images
Drawing
toolbar
Tool options
Color options and
Blend mode
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