CA2158683A1 - Film image processing equipment - Google Patents
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Abstract
Film image processing equipment whereby, before printing, exposure conditions can be changed in order to produce authentic color reproductions. Each film has its particular color characteristic or bias which must be cancelled to produce authentic color reproductions. The film's characteristic is detected statistically and is used as part of the change required to the exposure conditions to produce authentic reproduction.
Description
Film Image Processing Equipment Field of Invention 5 This invention relates to devices for adjusting the quality of the image to the desired condition while the image is on the monitor, without using a printer.
Background of Invention Conventionally, the development equipment is equipped with a scanner to effect the 10 appro~liate exposure condition and based on that exposure condition, the printing will take place. This equipment is commonly employed by developers (i.e. developing stores and businesses) and therefore, the photographer cannot adjust before printing.
The problem that this invention addresses is as follows. If the photographer finds that the printed image is unsatisfactory, he must return, with additional change information, 15 to the developer and ask for another print. Therefore, not only is the first print wasted, the above described procedure must be repeated until the desired result is achieved. This method is inefficient and time-consuming. Furthermore, after many attempts to finally obtain a satisfactory result, the process may be not repeatable at a later date if more prints are desired then.
20 Printing will be on printing paper and therefore, a big developing device is needed and therefore it is difficult to easily obtain prints.
According to this invention, the photographer himself is able to designate certain exposure conditions and request accordingly to the developer. This invention provides that device.
25 According to the first embodiment, there is a film image developer comprising:
reading means for reading film image data; means for setting standardized condition based on standardized image data change condition; correction means for correcting standardized image data change condition; image data change means for ch~nging the read film image data, based on image data change condition; display means for displaying changed image data; and output means for outputting the image data change condition.
5 According to the second embodiment, there is a film image developer comprising:
reading means for reading film image data; means for setting standardized condition based on standardized image data change condition; correction means for correcting standardized image data change condition; image data change means for ch~ngin~ the read film image data, based on image data change condition; additional information input 10 means for in~ul~ g additional information; edit designation means for design~ting editing of changed image data; editing means for editing changed image data based on edit designations; display means for displaying edited changed image data and additional information; and output means for outputting edited changed image data and additional information together.
15 It is possible to display the image based on the desired film image change condition.
According to the first embodiment, this is accomplished by reading film image data and then correcting it with appropriate pre-set standardized film image change condition.
The change is based on this pre-set standardized film image change condition. So if input is based on film image change condition, then one is able to get desired image 20 efficiently at any time.
According to the second embodiment, there is additional input means to input additional information and also editing means and is capable of displaying the additional information. Therefore, the desired editing can be accomplished easily. The edited image data with said additional information, is outputted to the printer.
Brief Description of the Drawings Preferred embodiments of the invention will be described in conjunction with thefollowing Figures:
Fig 1 is a functional diagram of film image developing equipment which employs the inventlon.
5 Fig. 2 is a block diagram of and around the controller according to this invention.
Fig. 3 shows the six-frame mode of display.
Fig. 4 shows the cinema mode of display.
Fig. 5 shows an enlarged portion of the monitor display.
Fig. 6 shows an example of the index print sheet.
Detailed description of a preferred embodiment As shown in Fig. 1, there is a film image developer 1, film 2 to be developed, reading device 3 for reading images of film 2, projection exposure device 4 for exposing film 2 onto reading device 3, and controller 5 which controls the above.
15 Controller 5 is connected to operating console or desk OP for various inputs and mode selection, to monitor MT to display image data and to video printer VP to output images.
As shown in Fig. 2, controller 5 will be explained further. Controller 5 includes:
image data memory 101 which stores image data read by reading device 3;
20 exposure calculator or operator 102 which calculates exposure condition after reading information from image data memory 101 and displays on monitor MT the required exposure condition as calculated by exposure operator 102;
image data converter 103 which converts the treated image data, which is outputted to the video printer VP
25 memory device CM which memorizes said exposure condition and said treated image data; and controller 100 which controls the above.
21~8683 Image data memory 101 has the capacity to memorize enough image data for one roll of film 2 read by CCD image sensor 18. Therefore, several frames of image data can be together displayed on monitor MT. And also, one can print or display according to the read order, reverse order or any desired order.
5 Once image data memory 101 accl-m~ tes the image data of one roll of film 2, exposure operator 102 subdivides all frames and then statistically characterizes that particular roll of film in its expression of colors. The brightness or concentration of each base color (Red, Green and Blue) is determined according to the amount of light emitted by the photographed object.
10 Exposure operator 102 seeks to determine the exposure condition of each imageframe. First, the average brightness, i.e. average amount of light emitted by the photographed objects. Then, based on that average brightness and said characteristics of that particular film (which contains base colors), exposure operator 102 determines the color expression of each frame. Each film is biased towards certain colors. This15 invention tries to remove or cancel the bias so as to create authentic expressions of color.
It is possible to correct the exposure condition by increasing or decreasing theexposure amount of the colors, Y (Yellow), M (Magenta) or C (Cyan). The device to increase or decrease is accomplished by indicator key K2 connected to operator desk OP
(explained later) which directs average increase or decrease of exposure amount 20 according to change in brightness of the photographs.
Once there is an indication to correct, the exposure operator 102 will calculate the ~p~op~iate change in exposure conditions to arrive at new exposure conditions.
But, like in a panorama image, when the X,Y (horizontal, vertical) ratio is quite dirrelelll than got the conventional image, it will calculate according to the new X,Y
25 ratio.
Image data converter 103 memorizes calculating formula to process conversion treatment (such as negative-positive conversion) of image data read by image data 21586~3 memory 101. Image data converter 103 is capable of ch~nging its formula based onvarious parameters according to exposure conditions read by exposure operator 102.
Image data input into image data converter 103 becomes "treated" data after modification based on the above formula so that the printed outcome and color 5 expression will be roughly equivalent to that of image data of monitor MT or output from video printer VP.
Furthermore, the following steps are performed:
the sim~ neously display of image data of several frames;
the output of "index print" to video printer VP;
10 the display of the amalgamation of the above image data with additional information from controller 100, thus treated, is conveyed to monitor MT and video printer VP in the form of an analog or digital RGB video signal.
If exposure operator 102 seeks a new exposure condition directed by operating desk OP, image data converter 103 then converts image data based on newly required 15 exposure condition. This results in "treated" image data.
If a "no need to adjust" signal is inputted at the operating desk OP desk, then the first exposure is used.
Projection exposure part 4 is equipped with light source 10, filter 11 for adjusting the balance of light colors from light source 10 on film 2, and mirror tunnel 12 which 20 uniformly mixes colors of the light going through filter 11. The conveyance path of film
Background of Invention Conventionally, the development equipment is equipped with a scanner to effect the 10 appro~liate exposure condition and based on that exposure condition, the printing will take place. This equipment is commonly employed by developers (i.e. developing stores and businesses) and therefore, the photographer cannot adjust before printing.
The problem that this invention addresses is as follows. If the photographer finds that the printed image is unsatisfactory, he must return, with additional change information, 15 to the developer and ask for another print. Therefore, not only is the first print wasted, the above described procedure must be repeated until the desired result is achieved. This method is inefficient and time-consuming. Furthermore, after many attempts to finally obtain a satisfactory result, the process may be not repeatable at a later date if more prints are desired then.
20 Printing will be on printing paper and therefore, a big developing device is needed and therefore it is difficult to easily obtain prints.
According to this invention, the photographer himself is able to designate certain exposure conditions and request accordingly to the developer. This invention provides that device.
25 According to the first embodiment, there is a film image developer comprising:
reading means for reading film image data; means for setting standardized condition based on standardized image data change condition; correction means for correcting standardized image data change condition; image data change means for ch~nging the read film image data, based on image data change condition; display means for displaying changed image data; and output means for outputting the image data change condition.
5 According to the second embodiment, there is a film image developer comprising:
reading means for reading film image data; means for setting standardized condition based on standardized image data change condition; correction means for correcting standardized image data change condition; image data change means for ch~ngin~ the read film image data, based on image data change condition; additional information input 10 means for in~ul~ g additional information; edit designation means for design~ting editing of changed image data; editing means for editing changed image data based on edit designations; display means for displaying edited changed image data and additional information; and output means for outputting edited changed image data and additional information together.
15 It is possible to display the image based on the desired film image change condition.
According to the first embodiment, this is accomplished by reading film image data and then correcting it with appropriate pre-set standardized film image change condition.
The change is based on this pre-set standardized film image change condition. So if input is based on film image change condition, then one is able to get desired image 20 efficiently at any time.
According to the second embodiment, there is additional input means to input additional information and also editing means and is capable of displaying the additional information. Therefore, the desired editing can be accomplished easily. The edited image data with said additional information, is outputted to the printer.
Brief Description of the Drawings Preferred embodiments of the invention will be described in conjunction with thefollowing Figures:
Fig 1 is a functional diagram of film image developing equipment which employs the inventlon.
5 Fig. 2 is a block diagram of and around the controller according to this invention.
Fig. 3 shows the six-frame mode of display.
Fig. 4 shows the cinema mode of display.
Fig. 5 shows an enlarged portion of the monitor display.
Fig. 6 shows an example of the index print sheet.
Detailed description of a preferred embodiment As shown in Fig. 1, there is a film image developer 1, film 2 to be developed, reading device 3 for reading images of film 2, projection exposure device 4 for exposing film 2 onto reading device 3, and controller 5 which controls the above.
15 Controller 5 is connected to operating console or desk OP for various inputs and mode selection, to monitor MT to display image data and to video printer VP to output images.
As shown in Fig. 2, controller 5 will be explained further. Controller 5 includes:
image data memory 101 which stores image data read by reading device 3;
20 exposure calculator or operator 102 which calculates exposure condition after reading information from image data memory 101 and displays on monitor MT the required exposure condition as calculated by exposure operator 102;
image data converter 103 which converts the treated image data, which is outputted to the video printer VP
25 memory device CM which memorizes said exposure condition and said treated image data; and controller 100 which controls the above.
21~8683 Image data memory 101 has the capacity to memorize enough image data for one roll of film 2 read by CCD image sensor 18. Therefore, several frames of image data can be together displayed on monitor MT. And also, one can print or display according to the read order, reverse order or any desired order.
5 Once image data memory 101 accl-m~ tes the image data of one roll of film 2, exposure operator 102 subdivides all frames and then statistically characterizes that particular roll of film in its expression of colors. The brightness or concentration of each base color (Red, Green and Blue) is determined according to the amount of light emitted by the photographed object.
10 Exposure operator 102 seeks to determine the exposure condition of each imageframe. First, the average brightness, i.e. average amount of light emitted by the photographed objects. Then, based on that average brightness and said characteristics of that particular film (which contains base colors), exposure operator 102 determines the color expression of each frame. Each film is biased towards certain colors. This15 invention tries to remove or cancel the bias so as to create authentic expressions of color.
It is possible to correct the exposure condition by increasing or decreasing theexposure amount of the colors, Y (Yellow), M (Magenta) or C (Cyan). The device to increase or decrease is accomplished by indicator key K2 connected to operator desk OP
(explained later) which directs average increase or decrease of exposure amount 20 according to change in brightness of the photographs.
Once there is an indication to correct, the exposure operator 102 will calculate the ~p~op~iate change in exposure conditions to arrive at new exposure conditions.
But, like in a panorama image, when the X,Y (horizontal, vertical) ratio is quite dirrelelll than got the conventional image, it will calculate according to the new X,Y
25 ratio.
Image data converter 103 memorizes calculating formula to process conversion treatment (such as negative-positive conversion) of image data read by image data 21586~3 memory 101. Image data converter 103 is capable of ch~nging its formula based onvarious parameters according to exposure conditions read by exposure operator 102.
Image data input into image data converter 103 becomes "treated" data after modification based on the above formula so that the printed outcome and color 5 expression will be roughly equivalent to that of image data of monitor MT or output from video printer VP.
Furthermore, the following steps are performed:
the sim~ neously display of image data of several frames;
the output of "index print" to video printer VP;
10 the display of the amalgamation of the above image data with additional information from controller 100, thus treated, is conveyed to monitor MT and video printer VP in the form of an analog or digital RGB video signal.
If exposure operator 102 seeks a new exposure condition directed by operating desk OP, image data converter 103 then converts image data based on newly required 15 exposure condition. This results in "treated" image data.
If a "no need to adjust" signal is inputted at the operating desk OP desk, then the first exposure is used.
Projection exposure part 4 is equipped with light source 10, filter 11 for adjusting the balance of light colors from light source 10 on film 2, and mirror tunnel 12 which 20 uniformly mixes colors of the light going through filter 11. The conveyance path of film
2 is equipped with conveying rollers and is controlled by controller 5.
Reading means 3 is provided with lens 16; rotary color filter 17 with Red, Green and Blue color filter arranged circumferentially; and a motor to operate color filter 17; and CCD image sensor 18. Image data of film 2 leads to image formation on reception 25 screen of CCD image sensor 18 (through lens 16) which in turn detects film 2's image data in RGB factions (through rotary color filter 17).
Operating desk OP is equipped with 21~8683 Kl mode key (to corrected or not yet corrected mode) K2 to indicate exposure condition and brightness adjustment K3 to move cursor K4 to enlarge, reduce, trim, rotate image layout K5 is the number of prints or frames, additional text information K6 is to indicate completion of the particular setup or to proceed to next treatment.
Monitor MT displays treated and completed image data as designated by operating desk OP and through input from controller 5.
It is possible to display in several modes.
(1) mode which displays image data of 6 frames (shown in Fig. 3) (2) mode which displays image data of 28 frames
Reading means 3 is provided with lens 16; rotary color filter 17 with Red, Green and Blue color filter arranged circumferentially; and a motor to operate color filter 17; and CCD image sensor 18. Image data of film 2 leads to image formation on reception 25 screen of CCD image sensor 18 (through lens 16) which in turn detects film 2's image data in RGB factions (through rotary color filter 17).
Operating desk OP is equipped with 21~8683 Kl mode key (to corrected or not yet corrected mode) K2 to indicate exposure condition and brightness adjustment K3 to move cursor K4 to enlarge, reduce, trim, rotate image layout K5 is the number of prints or frames, additional text information K6 is to indicate completion of the particular setup or to proceed to next treatment.
Monitor MT displays treated and completed image data as designated by operating desk OP and through input from controller 5.
It is possible to display in several modes.
(1) mode which displays image data of 6 frames (shown in Fig. 3) (2) mode which displays image data of 28 frames
(3) mode which displays image data of 40 frames
(4) a cinema mode. As shown in Fig. 4, 7 frames of image data are displayed in the top portion of the monitor and there is an enlarged cinema-view mode of one frame 15 selected from the 7 frames in the center of the monitor display. Other modes for any desired layout as design~te~ by operating desk OP, are also possible.
In each of 6-frame mode, 28-frame mode and cinema-view mode, there is an E imagezone showing image data of each frame and F information zone showing frame number, correction data, etc.
20 As shown in Fig. 5, in information zone F, there are:
(1) cursor sector 30 indicating that this particular frame is now under the target of operating desk OP correction measures;
(2) brightness display sector 31 indicating average brightness value read from image sensor 18;
25 (3) frame number display sector 32;
(4) correction value indicator sector 33 for Y color;
In each of 6-frame mode, 28-frame mode and cinema-view mode, there is an E imagezone showing image data of each frame and F information zone showing frame number, correction data, etc.
20 As shown in Fig. 5, in information zone F, there are:
(1) cursor sector 30 indicating that this particular frame is now under the target of operating desk OP correction measures;
(2) brightness display sector 31 indicating average brightness value read from image sensor 18;
25 (3) frame number display sector 32;
(4) correction value indicator sector 33 for Y color;
(5) correction value indicator sector 34 for M color;
- 6 -21~8683 -(6) correction value indicator sector 35 for C color;
(7) brightness value indicator 36 for correction of the brightness based on the average increase or decrease of the exposure quantity; and
(8) prints number indicator 37 displays number of prints as inputted by operating desk 5 OP.
Video printer VP prints on index print sheets PE based on treated image data andadditional information as input by controller 5 (as shown in Fig. 6).
In the index print sheets PE, there are image-letter zone IA showing treated image data and additional information text sector CS showing letter input from operating desk 10 OP and memory CM and/or logo mark and other graphic information.
In zone IA, not all frames are displayed. Certain frames specified by operating desk OP or as by the image data converter 103 as being excessively of high or low brightness (under or over exposure) can be excluded from the printed information display.
Additional information that can be printed in sector CS include, for example, 15 (1) m~mlf~cturer of print sheets PE, (2) its address, tel# or logo mark, (3) date of m~mlf~cture, identification signs, (4) title such as "Camp", "First day at school", "First visit to the Shrine", etc.
together with frame #, exposure brightness data, brightness correction data.
20 This data can be extracted from memory CM or be input from operating desk OP or read from magnetic disk or through a col-""llllication circuit. Or one may leave a part of sector CS blank which can be pencilled or penned in at any time.
And one may also print additional information on a gummed label or even bar codes, or be converted to magnetic information and recorded on magnetic sheet.
25 In memory CM, one may obtain flexible magnetic disk with desired information (such as treated image data through input by video printer VP and additional information) by inserting it into the a~ ropliate slot.
An example of the process. First, when composing index print sheet PE, memorize all additional information that needs to be printed on sector CS selected from memory CM or inputted from operating desk OP. Next operate reading means 3 and store inimage data memory 101, the image data of all frames, frame # and DX code.
5 Next calculate exposure condition in image data memory 101 of the uncorrected mode after the above-mentioned calculation. Image change will take place at image data converter 103. Then will be printed by video printer VP together with the treated image and additional information. This is subject to further correction.
The above-described "treated" image data will be displayed on the monitor MT in 10 either 6-frame or 28-frame mode. While watching monitor MT, one places correction input on each frame. Once input is in place, exposure condition will be re-calculated, then correction made in image data converter 103 and new and corrected "treated" image data will be displayed on monitor MT.
When correction process is completed, then corrected data will be stored in the 15 memory. Before completion of the entire group of frames, correction can be made over and over.
Thus, correction can be made repeatedly before it is actually printed and therefore it is much more efficient and expedient to meet the requirements and desire of the photographer.
20 In this example, a case of individual frame corrections was used. But one may use any number of frames for the same purpose or even convert from color to black & white and or one may change the background to white. One may use such image for licence or passport applications if adjusted to the appropriate size.
As reading measures, one may use CCD line sensor or MOS image sensor instead of 25 CCD image sensor. Or one may obtain image data for each of Red, Green, Blue component of setting CCD image sensor for each color.
21586~3 And one may do conversion separately treated image data to be displayed on monitor MT from the same to be inputted from video printer VP but also video signal input to MT can be directly input to video printer VP.
As for video printer VP, the following are desirable: heat transfer, thermosensitive, 5 CRT or laser beam, inkjet, electrostatic method of color printing. For monochromatic printer, half-tone capacity is desirable.
Like the CRT printer capable of printing directly on printing paper, printing treated image data and index print directly on the paper is possible.
The result may be stored in harddisk apparatus or compact disc 10 (magnetic/photomagnetic memory device).
As an interface for the input device, SCSl-2 or RS232C are desirable to increasewider use.
This invention can be attached to a photograph developer device that does not have the capability to calculate the exposure condition, and leads to automation of correction of 15 exposure conditions which was previously m~ml~lly done.
With this monitor, one can see the film image, not as a negative but in the samecondition as a positive identical with a real print.
One may obtain index points with printers. That is, small film development stores, and film developing businesses, generally, do not have to purchase a printer capable of 20 printing index prints.
With a photograph developer according to the first embodiment of this invention, one may correct and adjust image data change condition while watching the monitor MTdisplay. Thereby the desired image is obtained with input based on image data change condition. In other words, without actually printing, one can easily confirm, in effect, 25 the print condition. And sirnilar prints may be obtained repeatedly or as often as desired.
With a photograph developer according to the second embodiment of this invention, in addition to the above-mentioned features, it is capable of editing and thereby enlarging, reducing, trimming, rotating or arranging the layout of several frames. Therefore, one can get prints in various different forms with additional information printed. Titles, 5 captions, etc. may also be on the prints.
While a particular embodiment of the invention has been disclosed, it is to be understood that various different modifications are possible and are contemplated as being within the true spirit and scope of the claims.
Video printer VP prints on index print sheets PE based on treated image data andadditional information as input by controller 5 (as shown in Fig. 6).
In the index print sheets PE, there are image-letter zone IA showing treated image data and additional information text sector CS showing letter input from operating desk 10 OP and memory CM and/or logo mark and other graphic information.
In zone IA, not all frames are displayed. Certain frames specified by operating desk OP or as by the image data converter 103 as being excessively of high or low brightness (under or over exposure) can be excluded from the printed information display.
Additional information that can be printed in sector CS include, for example, 15 (1) m~mlf~cturer of print sheets PE, (2) its address, tel# or logo mark, (3) date of m~mlf~cture, identification signs, (4) title such as "Camp", "First day at school", "First visit to the Shrine", etc.
together with frame #, exposure brightness data, brightness correction data.
20 This data can be extracted from memory CM or be input from operating desk OP or read from magnetic disk or through a col-""llllication circuit. Or one may leave a part of sector CS blank which can be pencilled or penned in at any time.
And one may also print additional information on a gummed label or even bar codes, or be converted to magnetic information and recorded on magnetic sheet.
25 In memory CM, one may obtain flexible magnetic disk with desired information (such as treated image data through input by video printer VP and additional information) by inserting it into the a~ ropliate slot.
An example of the process. First, when composing index print sheet PE, memorize all additional information that needs to be printed on sector CS selected from memory CM or inputted from operating desk OP. Next operate reading means 3 and store inimage data memory 101, the image data of all frames, frame # and DX code.
5 Next calculate exposure condition in image data memory 101 of the uncorrected mode after the above-mentioned calculation. Image change will take place at image data converter 103. Then will be printed by video printer VP together with the treated image and additional information. This is subject to further correction.
The above-described "treated" image data will be displayed on the monitor MT in 10 either 6-frame or 28-frame mode. While watching monitor MT, one places correction input on each frame. Once input is in place, exposure condition will be re-calculated, then correction made in image data converter 103 and new and corrected "treated" image data will be displayed on monitor MT.
When correction process is completed, then corrected data will be stored in the 15 memory. Before completion of the entire group of frames, correction can be made over and over.
Thus, correction can be made repeatedly before it is actually printed and therefore it is much more efficient and expedient to meet the requirements and desire of the photographer.
20 In this example, a case of individual frame corrections was used. But one may use any number of frames for the same purpose or even convert from color to black & white and or one may change the background to white. One may use such image for licence or passport applications if adjusted to the appropriate size.
As reading measures, one may use CCD line sensor or MOS image sensor instead of 25 CCD image sensor. Or one may obtain image data for each of Red, Green, Blue component of setting CCD image sensor for each color.
21586~3 And one may do conversion separately treated image data to be displayed on monitor MT from the same to be inputted from video printer VP but also video signal input to MT can be directly input to video printer VP.
As for video printer VP, the following are desirable: heat transfer, thermosensitive, 5 CRT or laser beam, inkjet, electrostatic method of color printing. For monochromatic printer, half-tone capacity is desirable.
Like the CRT printer capable of printing directly on printing paper, printing treated image data and index print directly on the paper is possible.
The result may be stored in harddisk apparatus or compact disc 10 (magnetic/photomagnetic memory device).
As an interface for the input device, SCSl-2 or RS232C are desirable to increasewider use.
This invention can be attached to a photograph developer device that does not have the capability to calculate the exposure condition, and leads to automation of correction of 15 exposure conditions which was previously m~ml~lly done.
With this monitor, one can see the film image, not as a negative but in the samecondition as a positive identical with a real print.
One may obtain index points with printers. That is, small film development stores, and film developing businesses, generally, do not have to purchase a printer capable of 20 printing index prints.
With a photograph developer according to the first embodiment of this invention, one may correct and adjust image data change condition while watching the monitor MTdisplay. Thereby the desired image is obtained with input based on image data change condition. In other words, without actually printing, one can easily confirm, in effect, 25 the print condition. And sirnilar prints may be obtained repeatedly or as often as desired.
With a photograph developer according to the second embodiment of this invention, in addition to the above-mentioned features, it is capable of editing and thereby enlarging, reducing, trimming, rotating or arranging the layout of several frames. Therefore, one can get prints in various different forms with additional information printed. Titles, 5 captions, etc. may also be on the prints.
While a particular embodiment of the invention has been disclosed, it is to be understood that various different modifications are possible and are contemplated as being within the true spirit and scope of the claims.
Claims (2)
1. A film image developer comprising:
(a) reading means for reading film image data;
(b) means for setting standardized condition based on standardized image data change condition;
(c) correction means for correcting standardized image data change condition;
(d) image data change means for changing the read film image data, based on image data change condition;
(e) display means for displaying changed image data; and (f) output means for outputting the image data change condition.
(a) reading means for reading film image data;
(b) means for setting standardized condition based on standardized image data change condition;
(c) correction means for correcting standardized image data change condition;
(d) image data change means for changing the read film image data, based on image data change condition;
(e) display means for displaying changed image data; and (f) output means for outputting the image data change condition.
2. A film image developer comprising:
(a) reading means for reading film image data;
(b) means for setting standardized condition based on standardized image data change condition;
(c) correction means for correcting standardized image data change condition;
(d) image data change means for changing the read film image data, based on image data change condition;
(e) additional information input means for inputting additional information;
(f) edit designation means for designating editing of changed image data;
(g) editing means for editing changed image data based on edit designations;
(h) display means for displaying edited changed image data and additional information;
and (i) output means for outputting edited changed image data and additional information together.
(a) reading means for reading film image data;
(b) means for setting standardized condition based on standardized image data change condition;
(c) correction means for correcting standardized image data change condition;
(d) image data change means for changing the read film image data, based on image data change condition;
(e) additional information input means for inputting additional information;
(f) edit designation means for designating editing of changed image data;
(g) editing means for editing changed image data based on edit designations;
(h) display means for displaying edited changed image data and additional information;
and (i) output means for outputting edited changed image data and additional information together.
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