8.55. Colorize

The Colorize filter renders the active layer or selection into a grayscale image seen through a colored glass. You can use it to give a «Sepia» effect to your image. See Модель кольорів for Hue, Saturation, Luminosity.

8.55.1. Activating the Filter

This filter is found in the main menu under ColorsColorize….

8.55.2. Options

Рисунок 16.236. Colorize filter dialog

Colorize filter dialog

Presets

«Presets» are a common feature for several Colors commands. You can find its description in Розділ 8.1.1, «Colors Common Features».

Hue

The slider and the numeric input box allow you to select a Hue value in the range: 0.0 to 1.0.

Saturation

The slider and the numeric input box allows you to select a Saturation value in the range: 0.0 to 1.0.

Lightness

The slider and the numeric input box allow you to select a Lightness value in the range: -1.0 (dark) to +1.0 (light).

Color

Using the color button or the color picker you can quickly select the color used to colorize your image. Selecting a color here will adjust the sliders above it.

Blending Options, Preview and Split view

These are common features described in Розділ 8.1.1, «Colors Common Features».