Can I perform masking & layers for HDR image in Aperture 2 _RAW images

Hello
I own Aperture 2.
Can I do post processing such as masking & layers like one do to to create HDR image.
If so...
I generally take in RAW format. In Photoshop or Photomatix the HDR post processing is done in JPG. [I do not own Photoshop or Photomatix]. Do I have to save it as JPG or take my photos in JPG to get the above done in Aperture 2?
Will Aperture 2 handle JPG to create HDR image?
Regards

yo,
i only very recently paid for photomatix (pmx) and started to use it....... i like it
eish, paid $129 from their website.......... see it (essentials?) is 29$ from app store
"real" hdr multiple exposures are possible with pmx as well as single image "tone mapped" files
aperture 2 or 3 do not offer hdr post processing, i think, photoshop *** compared to pmx (more tweaking possible)
if you use pmx one can use raw or jpg files, i do not think it makes a difference to the outcome
i use it as a stand alone app, BUT i think it could be used as a plug in... why bother?
one can save pmx files as tiff or jpg
you decide
let me know
ps- do not destroy the original files!, it's easy enough to re-convert them to hdr/anything again later
pps- you can download pmx as a try out for free, but they post a watermark on the final result, it's worth the experiment, at least you know what you are dealing with.... (available from their website), but it looks like the app store option is cool!... check out both

Similar Messages

I have several layers for this image: Background, Moon, Tree, Grass and Clouds. When I try to use the Move tool to move the Moon, the tool jumps to the Tree layer. The same thing happens with the other layers as well (except the background layer). How

I have several layers for my image: Background, Moon, Tree, Grass and Clouds. When I try to use the Move tool to move the Moon, the tool jumps to the Tree layer. The same thing happens with the other layers as well (except the background layer). How can I keep the move tool from jumpimg to the Tree layer?

1. Pre-select (highlight) the layer to move in the Layers panel. or-
2. [ALT+Right mouse click] to select the wanted layer in the image window.
and maybe
3. Set the PS option to "Auto-select" a layer with cursor hover. (can be very confusing!)

Can I perform future holds for a lot

Hi
Can I perform future hold for a lot in OSFM Module.
I want to hold a lot for further process, once it crosses a specific operation. Or I want to hold it after so and so date.
Please post your advises.
We are using 11.5.10+ version
regards
Sreee

This is a good requirement however unfotunately this is not supported currently in OSFM..
Thanks - rakesh

Can Illustrator CS mask layers without grouping them?

Windows XP Pro SP2
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 3.60GHz
2.75GB RAM
I draw a lot of complex maps using Illustrator 8 in preference to higher versions. I customarily use a top layer clipping path to mask out the edges and "crop" the image.
The advantage of Illustrator 8 is that the clipped artwork still rests on its respective layers, allowing me to turn on/turn off whichever layers I desire, while still maintaining the mask.
As far as I can tell, later versions automatically group (and thus place on the top layer) all items that are masked by the clipping path, meaning that my map layers no longer exist, and the map has lost its funtionality.
I've been using version 8 for years despite having access to CS but now my company is losing 8 and moving over exclusively to CS. I can't figure out an effective way to maintain the same layer functionality in masked artwork in Illustrator CS.
The mass of nested layers and sub-layers for each and every object has me lost. It seems over complicated but doesn't offer me anything I can use, instead removing the ability to do what I used to do.
Is there any way I can still mask my artwork and maintain ungrouped layer functionality in Illustrator CS?

Any object on a parent layer can mask child layers. Here I selected the topmost path and chose Make Clipping mask from the Layers flyout menu. Masked items remain on their own child layers. If I use the Selection tool (black arrow) and click on a tree, only the tree is selected.
The interface is surprisingly buggy, even for Illustrator. If it's not working, try Cutting and Pasting in front to get Illustrator to figure out it can use the path for a mask.

Can I rotate masked Layers in After Effects CS6

I'm having trouble finding out how to rotate masked layers or do I have to erase the Masks and using the pen tool to cut a rotated version of them.

You can rotate the layer: use the rotate tool, or you can scrub the numerical values in the rotation property in the timeline, or enter numerical values via the keyboard.
You can rotate the mask: double-click on the layer, double-click on the mask, and rotate it at the corners.

How do I change object layer options and select visible psd layers for an image?

Hello
I have a plugin that replaces images in an indeisgn document. When a user has selected to show one object layer in a psd but not another layer, Indesign looses this information when I replace the old image.
I can store the layers that are visisble before I replace the image, but I have not been able to change the visibility of tha layers back in a correct way.
When the image is replaced, all the layers becomes visible, but if I open the "Object layers options" dialog, only the layers I want to be visible is marked as visible in the list. What I see in the dialog does not correspond with what is shown on the screen.
I use the folowing code to store info about the visible layers:
K2Vector<int32> PnlTrvUtils::GetGraphicLayer(UIDRef imageRef) {
    ErrorCode    result;
    K2Vector<int32> visibleLayers;
    InterfacePtr<IGraphicLayerInfo> iGraphicLayerInfo(imageRef,IID_IGRAPHICLAYERINFO);
    if ( iGraphicLayerInfo != 0 ) {
        if ( ! iGraphicLayerInfo->GetIsInitialized() ) {
            InterfacePtr<ICommand> iInitializeGraphicLayersCmd(CmdUtils::CreateCommand( kInitializeGraphicLayersCmdBoss ));
            if ( ! iInitializeGraphicLayersCmd ) {
                result = kFailure;
            } else {
                iInitializeGraphicLayersCmd->SetItemList( UIDList( imageRef ));
                result = CmdUtils::ProcessCommand( iInitializeGraphicLayersCmd );
                if ( result == kSuccess )
                    if ( ! iGraphicLayerInfo->GetIsInitialized() )
                        result = kFailure;
        int32    i;
        int32 iLayerCount = iGraphicLayerInfo->GetNumberLayers();
        for ( i = 0; i < iLayerCount; i++ ) {
            if (IGraphicLayerInfo::kVisibilityShowing ==iGraphicLayerInfo->GetNthLayerCurrentVisibility(i)) {
                // CAlert::ErrorAlert("visible");
                visibleLayers.push_back(i);
    return visibleLayers;
And I use the folowing code to select the layers I want to be visisble:
void PnlTrvUtils::SetVisibleGraphicLayer(UIDRef imageRef, K2Vector<int32> visibleLayers) {
    ErrorCode    result;
    InterfacePtr<IGraphicLayerInfo> iGraphicLayerInfo(imageRef,IID_IGRAPHICLAYERINFO);
    if ( iGraphicLayerInfo != 0 ) {
        if ( ! iGraphicLayerInfo->GetIsInitialized() ) {
            InterfacePtr<ICommand> iInitializeGraphicLayersCmd(CmdUtils::CreateCommand( kInitializeGraphicLayersCmdBoss ));
            if ( ! iInitializeGraphicLayersCmd ) {
                result = kFailure;
            } else {
                iInitializeGraphicLayersCmd->SetItemList( UIDList( imageRef ));
                result = CmdUtils::ProcessCommand( iInitializeGraphicLayersCmd );
                if ( result == kSuccess )
                    if ( ! iGraphicLayerInfo->GetIsInitialized() )
                        result = kFailure;
        InterfacePtr<ICommand> setLayerCmd(CmdUtils::CreateCommand(kSetGraphicLayerInfoCmdBoss));
        if (setLayerCmd) {
            setLayerCmd->SetItemList(UIDList(imageRef));
            InterfacePtr<IGraphicLayerInfo> setLayerCmdLayerInfo(setLayerCmd, UseDefaultIID());
            // copy over the new settings
            setLayerCmdLayerInfo->Copy(iGraphicLayerInfo);
            int32    i;
            InterfacePtr<IGraphicLayerInfo> resetLayerInfo(setLayerCmdLayerInfo,IID_IGRAPHICLAYERINFO);
            if (resetLayerInfo) {
                int32 iLayerCount = resetLayerInfo->GetNumberLayers();
                for ( i = 0; i < iLayerCount; i++ ) {
                    bool16    visible = false;
                    for(int32 j = 0; j < visibleLayers.size(); j ++) {
                        if (i == visibleLayers[j]) {
                            visible = true;
                    if (visible) {
                        resetLayerInfo->SetNthLayerCurrentVisibility(i, IGraphicLayerInfo::kVisibilityShowing);
                    } else {
                        resetLayerInfo->SetNthLayerCurrentVisibility(i, IGraphicLayerInfo::kVisibilityHidden);
                // clear out the flag
                int32 currFlags = static_cast<int32>(setLayerCmdLayerInfo->GetGraphicLayerFlags());
                currFlags &= ~IGraphicLayerInfo::kValidationFailed;
                setLayerCmdLayerInfo->SetGraphicLayerFlags(static_cast<IGraphicLayerInfo::GraphicLayerFla gs>(currFlags));
                // process the command
                CmdUtils::ProcessCommand(setLayerCmd);

Hello,
Did you get this to work?
Thanks.
P.

How can I implement IMAQ correlation for 16bit image?

Hi
When using IMAQ correlate. vi in Machine vision Filter catergory, the vi only works for 8 bit source and template image case.
16 bit source image case makes error.
But I need 16 bit source image without losing image information, I want to use full 16 bit image correlation with 8 bit template.
How can I implement the code in labview?
Need help.
Many thanks.

Unfortunately you can't do so.
There are some functions in the Vision Lib that only accept 8bit images. In order to use them you have to convert your image to an 8bit Image.
Keep in mind that converting an Image to 8bit will not necessary result in a loss of data. Check your Images, it might be that you are not using the full range of a 16bit value. you might be able to use a mixture of dynamic shifting and bit shifting in order to convert an image to an 8 bit, then embedding these criterias in the image and use them to convert back to a 16bit at a later time without losing any data, or in most cases minimal precision loss.
If you would like to attach one of the images you are using, I can take a look at it to see if this is possible in your case.
Good luck,
Dan,
www.movimed.com - Custom Imaging Solutions

Can't select "Variable Speed" for Still Image Motion

I am using FCP 5.1 to add motion to still images. I've placed my still images on the timeline and added the appropriate keyframes in the Motion tab of the Viewer to Scale, Rotate, and move the stills on screen to my liking. But the speed is locked to "Constant," and I want to change that.
Specifically, am rolling a still image on-screen, freezing it in the middle of the screen a few seconds, and then rolling it off-screen. Doing this is easy: I just add a keyframe and type in the off-screen coordinates, then add another keyframe and type in coordinates somewhere on screen. But I want to vary the speed that the image rolls on-screen, so it moves on-screen quickly but then gradually slows down until it finally stops (freezes) in the middle of the screen.
Unfortunately, the "Setting" popup menu under "Time Remap" in the Motion tab of the viewer is grayed out and locked to "Constant Speed" (and yes, my still image clip is indeed selected and being displayed in the view). I cannot figure out how to unlock that popup so I can select variable speed.
I can choose Variable or Constant speed just fine for any imported "video" clips -- only still images are locked to Constant for some reason. Is this just a feature limitation of FCP 5? Any ideas would be appreciated.
Many thanks.

Why so much sarcasm in this FCP forum, Studio X?
Yes, it was in the manual, which by the way is quite large. And I didn't say how long it took me to spot that in the manual either -- a long time. I didn't spot it the first time I had read through that section (yes, I had read it before). And the fact is, you didn't know it either, otherwise you may have cared to point it out (for not only myself, but for others reading this forum too).
I participate in numerous other forums on other sites. Many times, people ask questions that are very simplistic to me -- I know the answers and I know those people putting forth the questions could easily have looked up the answer. Nevertheless, I take time to be helpful to others. For truly, some day I may be in their shoes, lacking time to read every part of every manual out there.
I am therefore thankful to those who likewise respond in a tactful manner to my queries, with the productive aim of helping others rather than condemning them. Thank you, David Harbsmeier, for being consistently positive and very helpful in this forum!

How can I Change Asset names for swapped images in duplicated symbols?

I have what seems to be a bug in edge animate cc2014 in following circumstances:
1. Duplicate a symbol
2. Drag duplicate symbol onto stage.4
3. Rename symbol
4. Click to edit symbol
5. Select an image inside the symbol
6. In properties panel change path to swap the image to be used in this instance of the duplicated symbol ( I need to reuse this symbol many times and not being able to change asset names is a real problem!).
7. The names for the asset in both the timeline and the elements were auto generated at the time of duplication when try to change the names they revert back to the auto generated names.
How can I overcome this problem which is clearly a bug or a poorly thought through bit of programming by an otherwise highly competent adobe edge animate tesm
Thank in advance
David.

Again, incorrect. It's not about how I can address a specific symbol with code - no problems there - it's what the composition loads into the symbol. Try it with some complex component or sub- symbols.
Work-Around for using Duplicated and Revised symbols (symbol variants) in the SAME document. Solution.
Tedious, but easy. Low risk. Edge Animate 2014.1.1
When you duplicate a symbol comprised of symbols itself ("sub-symbols"), only the outermost symbol gets a unique name, not it's component inner symbols. Upon import of additional variants, a unique name is created in the Library/Symbols panel for the inner symbols, yet the references in the outer symbol can't update to use those unique inner-symbol names. Therefore, the composition loads the symbol with the matching name. This will be the first variant to be imported.
Make the Duplicate
Duplicate the symbol in the Library/Symbol Panel. Rename. Export.
Prepping the Symbol
Open a new document, import and place the new symbol.
Select the asset to be switched/replaced. Make the switch in the property panel. Properties/Images/Swap button. (I revised my base or source symbol to have different colored background images. This is how I created 4 color variants.)
Save the new document, of course. "Example1.an"
Export the revised symbol from the Library/Symbol Panel for safe keeping.
Return to Example1.an
Elements Panel: Work through the nested symbols, adding a preceding identifier to all symbols in the heirarchy.
*KEEP IT SIMPLE so you can easily and quickly move through the .js files in the following steps.*
Save Example1.an.
Library/Symbols Panel: Go down the list, renaming all the symbols with the same preceding identifier as was used in the Elements Panel. *I advise to stay parallel with the Elements panel. Change as little as possible.*
Disregard any odd appearance you may see on the stage for now.
Save Example1.an
Revising the Code
In Edge Code, also part of the Creative Cloud suite, or any code editor, open the two .js files for "Example1.an." found in the same folder...Edge.js and ...EdgeActions.js
...Edge.js
find "symbolName" - prepend with the identifier whatever is not already prepended.
at the same time, look for "id" nearby - prepend with the identifier whatever is not already prepended.
Save
...EdgeActions.js
First read the grey comments about not degrading the //Edge Comments.
Search the document for "//Edge symbol" - prepend whatever is not already prepended.
Carefully check all the orange text, prepending the symbol names you find. This same code can be seen in your Code Panel with the "Full Code" button.
Save
Return to Edge Animate
When prompted to Reload, say yes.
Save Example1.an
EXPORT your new top level symbol - now a fully separated asset.Now you have created a fully unique symbol, which can be used in conjunction with other variants in the same document.
Import your new, unique symbol variant it into your real document.
This is the solution if your Symptoms are:
I duplicated symbols to make different variations, but now I can't use the duplicated symbol variants together.
When I try to swap images in a duplicated symbol, it succeeds when used alone, but reverts when used with the original symbol.
My duplicated symbol works properly alone, but not when it is used with the original symbol.
My symbol seems to revert to the original source symbol.

How can I perform data logging for a specific time??

hello everyone,
I am quite new in labview and I have a basic question regarding data logging. Currently I am using a cRIO9074 and doing some data logging for my test. The data logging it self works ok so far.
But my problem is I would like to write my datas in a text file either for a specific time interval (ex)10 seconds) or for a specific amounts of data (ex)500 Samples). Can anyone give me some help regarding my problem?? Attached you can find my RT.vi
I would appreciate for anyhelp!
Regards
Yun
Attachments:
BP250 Encoder Position & Velocity (Host).vi ‏92 KB

Run your loggging program for that time. When your program terminates then it will write all the logged data so far in text file.
Kudos are always welcome if you got solution to some extent.
I need my difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy my success.
--Ranjeet

Un-Production - Can you perform prod confs for negative quantities?

Ok so I don't have a system I can use at the moment to set up a scenario and test so I thought I would write a question on here.
Does anyone know if it is possible to do a "negative" production confirmation, the end result being a 102 of the finished good and a 262 of the component materials?
I have an example where a production order was used to produce an item some time ago. I want to debundle the components so I can sell them separately and I was thinking about using a production order for the process. I know I could do some kind of inventory adjustment but I want to use the prod ord to collect costs (including perhaps some activity costs like labor, etc.)
Has anyone done this before?
Mark

Hi,
Create an order via CO07, specify the settlement receiver as a G/L or a cost center (check with your FI people for this), then in the operations specify an operation as dismantle, give a work center where you intend to do it (ensure it has activity type & rates defined). In component view add the assembly with +ve qty & the components which you intend to dismantle from this assembly as -ve qty.
Now post GI for the main assembly & for the components. System will post a 261 mvt for the main assy, indicating this order has consumed the assy & for the components system will post a 531 mvt, which would result in inventory for these parts. Post confirmation for the dismantle operation. Now the costs will be settled onto the GL or cost center as specified in the settlement rule.
Do a test in sandbox along with FI-Co colleagues & if it meets your need, proceed to do the same in PRD.
Good luck.
Regards,
Vivek

Can not perform any postings for a material

I am trying to post stock into the warehouse through MB1C with 561.I am doing it in Dev sand box.The company code is not accepting my postings in the current period.Its is accepting for past periods.How do I update this in for the current period?

As per my understanding the current period in your system is 07 2007.
Incase of of Company Code, if it is the same, then enter Company Code ony once.
Please do not enter the period 07 2008 as it is future period & once you open that period it is difficult to revert back.
If possible ask an MM consultant to do the same.
Incase you require to do it, in that case enter company Code & period 08 2007. Similarly do the same till period 10 2007, as I suppose the current period should be 10 2007.
However, safest is to to enter Company Code & current date in T.Code: MMPV
Regards,
Rajesh Banka
Reward points if helpful.
Edited by: Rajesh Banka on Jan 17, 2008 8:15 PM

Can someone perform this speaker test for me please

Hi can someone perform this test for please, play some ipod music through your phone and and cover 1 speaker at a time with you finger, does 1 block out the music as if one speaker is much louder than the other ? just I have tried this on my new iphone 4 as thought it might be a problem but my 3GS is doing it to ??, is it fault or meant to be like that

There's only one speaker.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/iPhone_iOS4_UserGuide.pdf

Opening HDR images in ACR is great but why is there no support for EXR?

As said above why is there no support for the EXR format, which is THE industry standard for HDR images?
Christian Bloch, author of the standard reference book for HDR imaging is thinking the same:
"The next step should certainly be OpenEXR support. Full-on 32-bit TIFFs are annoyingly huge for no good reason. Seriously! For the image above it's 120 MB versus 30 MB in EXR, with absolutely no quality difference."
Will EXR support come in the near future?

Don't get pithed off Jeff, I think he meant it as a compliment.
pith·y
[pith-ee]
adjective, pith·i·er, pith·i·est.
1. brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression; full of vigor, substance,
or meaning; terse; forcible: a pithy observation.
2. of, like, or abounding in pith.
-Noel

Is there a way to use a single bitmapdata for multiple images with GPU mode?

With GPU mode is there a way to bring in a single 1024 X 1024 png containing all my sprites and then slice it up into multiple display objects all refering to the original BitmapData?
I have an app that runs in GPU mode - but I want to optimize the image management.
I am making three sets of images in the orders of 2048, 1024 and 512 px.
The app is a book app and each page has around 4 to 5 bitmaps. I would like to bring in one single image and slice it up - but just refer to the original bitMapData in the memory.
Is there a way to do this - e.g. using a masking technique?
I think it is possible using textures in direct mode - but that is not an ideal solution for me - as the app is already in the appstore - and I would have to entirely refactor it for stage3D. Also I use very large bitmaps which have some masking animations applied to them dynamically: http://youtu.be/Nm0T1jLCTz8?t=42s
Currently, I use jpgs and a jpeg mask file for each image which I composite to get the alpha - then I scale them.
PNGs may be better for GPU - (no compositing) but they make for a huge app file.
Now I am converting it to use diffent sized assets depending on the device, then scaling them if need, and then compositing them for apha. What I was hoping was to find a technique that could reduce the number of bitmapdata objects used and reduce the operations in general.
Any thoughts on optimizing would be appreciated. I can add my code here if it helps.

Tell Apple:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html
We're all users here, just like you.

Can I perform masking & layers for HDR image in Aperture 2 _RAW images

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for