Image
editing is the art of retouching or altering pictures to suit a particular
format. The images can be digital photos, analog photos, illustrations,
sketches and other forms of photographs.
There
are several ways of carrying out the editing process. There are also diverse
kinds of tools used for it. The tools and methods used depend on the kind of
picture that is being handled. When an analog photo is being edited, the
process is referred to as "photo retouching. The basic tools required for
this include airbrush and other traditional art tools. When a digital photo is
being edited, graphic software programs are usually used. Among such programs
include vector graphic editor, 3D modeler, and raster graphics editor. Such
tools are used to alter, transform and improve different kinds of photos.
In
recent times, the computer and several software applications are used in making
image editing very smooth and effective. In most cases, the computer is used in
storing different kinds of pictures before they are edited. Quality software
programs are usually installed on the computer and then used to carry out the
editing process. Among such programs include vector graphics applications like
Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, and photo-shop and so on. They are used in
creating, altering and improving vector images and other kinds of photos.
Furthermore,
computer image editing programs are used for automatic enhancement of pictures.
They can be used for enhancing the brightness, contrast, sharpness and other
features of the photos. They can also be used for automatic cropping, zooming,
and other adjustments. In most cases, they require a single click of a button
or a simple selection of an option under the menu bar. Such programs make
picture editing very simple and fast.
Meanwhile,
image editing is becoming very popular these days. Different kinds of
techniques or services are now being used for it. Among them include, clipping path, image masking, photo retouching, picture manipulation, drop shadow
service, image enhancement, vector conversion and a lot more. Each of these
services requires specific approaches and tools. They are usually carried out
by well-trained artists who are groomed on the use of different editing
programs and tools.
In
all, photo editing comes with diverse benefits. It can easily turn an old
picture to a new one. It can be used in removing unwanted parts from a
photograph. It can also be used in turning a very poor picture to an excel
format. Such benefits are only possible when the right techniques are used in
the editing process.
