The+Moth+Photo+Editing

To edit my photos, I used the Digimax Master 1.0 software that came with my Samsung Digimax Digital Camera. Under the edit image icon, I was able to choose from a variety of edit functions under the tools heading including:
 * Resize
 * Crop
 * Canvas Size
 * Rotate/Flip
 * Horizon
 * Wallpaper
 * Frames
 * Edges
 * Calendar

I first edited the photo by clicking on the frames option. I was given the choice of multiple frames (I chose "Nature".) I was then prompted to choose a frame type, style, and shape and whether or not I wanted to add a mat (size and style). I was also able to choose from a lighting function that would highlight the photo within the frame. This would be a nice effect for creating calendar pages.



I then decided to try adding some special effects around the photo instead of a frame. I chose the "Edges" option. I was then given five choices of types of edging. From the "Objects" choice, I chose to surround Cecropia in "Clouds". It really makes a nice effect and would be great for a baby picture I think.



Now that I had the framing and edging function down, I decided to try and change the photo itself. I started by exploring the "Adjust" heading. I was given the options: I chose to change the hue and saturation levels in the picture. See my results below. The change in hue to the negative, really brought out the purples and reds in the picture. The change in saturation to the positive brought out the greens and yellows. If you put them both together, they look like a moth from the Wizard of Oz or Willie Wonka. This would be helpful if the color levels were off or you wanted to enhance certain colors in a picture.
 * Auto image quality
 * Autoclean
 * Lightness
 * Hue/Saturation
 * Auto Exposure
 * Variations
 * Red Eye
 * Sharpness
 * Blur
 * Clone



In the next photo, I chose to add a texture using the "Retouch" heading. I chose a canvas texture and added a wood frame from the "Tools" heading. Next, I chose to Retouch the photo using an "Artistic" effect. I changed the photo into an oil painting. Either effect would be great for screen printing on a t-shirts or for use on a calendar. It was also add a nice effect to framed photos in your home. The oil painting tool could be used as a game in school lessons - what do you think this image is...?





Lastly, I used the "Retouch" deformations choice to add a page curl with background color to the photo. This type of editing would be a great addition to e-scrapbooking projects, calendars, yearbooks, newsletters etc. As I just recently bought this camera, I felt this was a great way for me to learn how to use it. Without this fiesta, I probably would still be taking automatic photos with no editing at all. I guess I the incentive to try and take some really great photos!