LEICA Q3 Digital Camera - Manual (Page 159)

VIDEO SETTINGS ▸ IMAGE PROPERTIES 159
VIDEO STYLE
The image properties of video recordings can be changes slightly
using several parameters. These are summarized in pre-configured
Video Style profiles.
CONTRAST
The contrast setting, i.e. the difference between light and dark im-
age sections, determines whether an image comes across as “flat”
or “brilliant”. Increasing or decreasing this difference impacts on
contrast, meaning that some image sections are rendered brighter
or darker.
SHARPNESS
The impression of sharpness in a picture is largely determined by
edge sharpness, i.e. by how slight the transition area between light
and dark is at edges in the shot. Expanding or reducing these areas
will therefore change the impression of sharpness.
COLOR SATURATION
The saturation factor in color images determines, whether colors
in the shots appear “pale” and pastel-like or “bright” and colorful.
While lighting conditions and weather (e.g. foggy/clear) are a given
in terms of shooting conditions, their rendering can be influenced.
HIGHLIGHT/SHADOW
Depending on the exposure selected and the dynamic scope of
the object, some details in brighter or darker areas may no longer
be clearly visible. The parameters Highlight and Shadow allow
differentiated control over very brightly or less brightly lit areas.
Where, for example, part of the object is in shadow, a higher setting
for Shadow can help brighten these areas to make details more vis-
ible. Conversely, existing shadows or particularly bright areas might
be additionally emphasized for reasons of image composition. Posi-
tive values will brighten the targeted areas, while negative values will
darken them.