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02/18/2006 07:47:13 PM · #1 |
NeatImage is primarily a noise reduction tool. But it also can be used to give photos a certain "look".
Here is my question: Is the use of NeatImage allowed in Basic Editing challenges, if it is applied to the entire image but is not used for the express purpose of reducing noise, but rather is used to produce a certain "effect" (e.g. the smoothing of textures, etc.). Let's assume that the use of NeatImage that I'm talking about is applied to the entire image and does not create or remove a major element.
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02/18/2006 07:49:19 PM · #2 |
Yes it's allowed. And even abused :-)
R.
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02/18/2006 10:34:04 PM · #3 |
Thanks, Bear.
Just to be extra extra safe, could a member of Site Council please confirm this? |
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02/18/2006 10:44:40 PM · #4 |
If you use NI on the entire image it is included in the basic rules set. If you use NI selectively on portions of an image it is excluded from the basic rules set...
Originally posted by basic rules set:
Any filter or stand-alone utility designed and used to preserve the integrity of the image and/or reduce the effects of noise, scratches, etc, are permitted. These include but are not limited to the Sharpen, Unsharp Mask, and Dust & Scratches filters, and standalone image cleanup utilities such as NeatImage. However, no effects filters may be applied to your image, with the exception of Noise and Gaussian Blur, which are allowed. Any filter permitted by this rule must be applied uniformly to the entire image. Selective application of any filter is prohibited. |
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