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ABOUT THE SOFTWARE

Title : HotShot Filter (Final Impact Series)
Version : 1.0 : DEMO VERSION
Date : July 2004

A single plug-in for use with Photoshop-compatible host applications. It will help you quickly access a selection of image-enhancement controls through one easy-to-use dialog. The effects are suitable for both digital photographs and 3D rendered images, providing subtle correction features plus more dynamic colour shifts for added impact or artistic results.

Although this filter looks very basic it is actually capable of creating thousands of different colour variations, so please take some time to experiment with all the slider combinations in order to become more familiar with how they react with each other. It is a good idea to save any presets that you like so you can quickly re-use them later with other images.

If you wish to revert to the default settings then click on the "Load" button and open the "Reset.hot" file. This will make all the sliders return to their original positions.

FEATURE OVERVIEW

* Large dialog/preview with clear easy-to-use layout
* 18 sliders which allow many different combinations
* Save and load your favourite effect presets
* 8 bit mode only (not compatible with 16 bit images)

Sliders ...

* Adjust : Brightness, contrast and saturation
* Grain : Add monochromatic noise
* Sats : Saturation levels of individual channels
* Tint : RGB colour balance controls
* Flood : Strong colour cast/replacement
* Dynamix : Invert channels plus intense shift

ZIP FILE CONTENTS

Readme.txt - This text file

HotShotDemo.8bf - Plug-in filter
Reset.hot - Preset for default values
	
LICENSE AGREEMENT

This product is a DEMO version only. It will allow you to test for compatibility and also gives you the opportunity to decide if the effects are suitable for your needs. This version overlays a series of red lines as a "spoiler effect" to limit the demo.

If you wish to use the unrestricted version (without the red lines) then you must purchase the FULL product from my online store at Renderosity. Plese visit : http://market.renderosity.com/softgood.ez?Who=cybia

If you wish to host these resources on a website or include them on a CD compilation (i.e. magazine cover CD), then please contact me first for permission. All zip file contents MUST remain intact and unmodified for distribution purposes. E-mail : steve@cybia.co.uk
  
While every effort has been made to ensure the compatibility and stability of these resources, no warranty is given on their use. Cybia is NOT liable for any damage or loss of data resulting in the use of these files. If they crash your system don't blame me!

All resources are Copyright  S.W.Upham 2004. This agreement does NOT grant you any intellectual property rights in the software.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (PC)

Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP
Photoshop-compatible host application

* Please note that not all graphics programs are 100% compatible with plug-in filters. Some will display the controls a bit differently or certain features may not work properly. Consult your program's documentation for more information regarding the use of 3rd-party plug-ins.

This filter was programmed specifically for Adobe Photoshop but it should work fine with many other hosts too. If you encounter any compatibility problems then please report the details and I will do my very best to fix any errors that occur, if possible.

INSTALLATION

1. Unzip all the files to your chosen "Plug-Ins" folder on your hard drive
    for example ... C:\Photoshop\Plug-Ins\FinalImpact

2. Start your graphics program and configure it to look in that folder for extra plugins
    (not all software will require this step, please refer to the instructions given with your host)

3. Exit your program and re-start in order for your configuration settings to take effect

4. Open an image ready to edit, making sure it is in RGB mode (8 bit only)

5. HotShot Demo should now be available from the "Filter" menu in the "Final Impact" section

6. To save a setting click on the save/disk icon and choose a suitable filename

7. To load a setting click on the load/folder icon and browse for a file with the *.hot extension

Please read the documentation that came with your graphics software for more information regarding the installation and use of plug-in filters. Thank you.
