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Computer Fingerprint Enhancement: The Joy of Lab Color

NCJ Number
240677
Journal
Journal of Forensic Identification Volume: 62 Issue: 5 Dated: September/October 2012 Pages: 464-475
Author(s)
Jill Smith
Date Published
October 2012
Length
12 pages
Annotation
This article discusses the Lab color mode in Adobe Photoshop and explains some of the benefits this dynamic mode can provide.
Abstract
Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended has a selection of color modes that can help maximize the signal-to-noise ratio when digitally enhancing color images of fingerprints. This article discusses the Lab color mode in Adobe Photoshop and explains some of the benefits this dynamic mode can provide. (Published Abstract)