Fixel Contrastica 2 for Ae Boosts Local & Global Contrast in Video and Images

Fixel Algorithms, purveyors of advanced image and video processing algorithms for After Effects and Premiere have recently reeled an update to Fixel Contrastica.

features novel algorithm to enhance and boost local & global contrast in video frames and images

Adding to their product offerings of Fixel LightIT, Fixel DeLightIT, Fixel Detailizer, and EdgeHancer, Fixel seems to be elevating the image enhancement tools for Ae.

 

Fixel Contrastica 2

Fixel Contrastica offers image and video algorithms that can enhance and boost contrast for both images and video frames allowing you to perfectly control the contrast over tonal range. This can easily reveal hidden details and create a much better look. Typically a curves or levels adjustment will “crush” the black or blow out the white points, and need much finessing to bring out the details in an image.

Fixel offers a really easy way to adjust the contrast while bringing out the details and clarity, often with just the base settings. Fixel Contrastica 2 for AE makes use of the commuter’s processors being multi CPU accelerated and is compatible with Adobe After Effects CS5, CS6, CC & CC 2014 64 Bit on Windows and OS X.

Fixel presents a few simple controls for Resolution, Local Contrast, Global Contrast, Highlights/Shadows Priority, Intensity and Luminosity Mode which work in relation to each other to offer a simple and effective method for enhancing image contrast and details.

Fixel Contrastica 2 Features

  • Optimized Resolution Local Contrast Presets
    The user is given a set of presets for Local Contrast, Though experimenting with values is encouraged.
  • Full Control All Over The Tonal Range
    Set you priority, either enhance contrast mainly in Highlights / Shadows or a balanced result.
  • No Clipping
    Even in the most extreme global contrast value Highlights / Shadows won’t be clipped.
  • Unique Color Contrast Effect
    The novel global contrast algorithm when applied on the color channels yields unique saturated colors.
  • Preserve Saturation Mode
    The filter will affect the Luminosity channel only. No color shifting.
  • HDR Like Effect
    Using the highest resolution preset with high global contrast value results in pseudo HDR effect.
  • Intuitive & User Friendly
    Full integration with Adobe After Effects.

 

Availability

To learn more about Fixel Contrastica 2 for After Effects, check out the features, pricing and upgrade policy over at aescripts + aeplugins here: Fixel Contrastica 2 AE.