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Enhancing Images
Limitations on Batch Processing
Batch processing can only be used with unedited images captured from the camera and images that have
been saved in NEF format from Nikon Capture 3 (images saved in NEF format from Nikon Scan 3 can not
be processed).
Before Using Batch Processing
Batch processing is used to perform the operations specified in the Image Enhancements section of the
Batch dialog on all files in a selected folder. To ensure that desired results are achieved, we recommend
processing a test image before beginning batch processing. Batch processing can not be used to adjust
settings separately for each image; instead, the images must be opened one at a time and separate
adjustments made manually for each image.
Batch Processing
Nikon Capture 3 supports automated processing of multiple images (batch processing). Batch
processing is used to automate image processing, capturing images, applying pre-defined
image adjustment settings, and saving images to disk automatically. It is most effective when
applied to a series of photographs taken under identical conditions.
When using batch processing, we recommend that you open one of the images to be pro-
cessed in Nikon Capture 3 and edit image adjustment settings (white balance adjustment,
advanced RAW settings, curves, color adjustment, Unsharp Mask, noise reduction, and size
and resolution) to produce the desired result. You can then save these settings in a joint
settings file using the Save… option in the Settings > Image Adjustment menu ( 167).
By selecting the resulting settings file in the Batch dialog, you can perform the same adjust-
ments on all the images processed. In studio settings where a variety of shooting conditions
can be replicated with ease, you can create separate settings files for commonly encountered
conditions and use these settings to automate repetitive image enhancement operations.
Click the button or select Batch from the
Tools menu.
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Open the Batch dialog
Choose folder containing images for batch
processing.
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Choose how images will be processed.
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Choose a file naming method and file for-
mat for processed images.
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Click OK to begin processing.
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Open the Batch progress dialog
Click Batch Complete when processing is
complete.
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Close the Batch progress dialog