# Studio

Non-destructive, batch image processing for scanned film negatives and slides.
Companion application for SlideSnap Rapid Film Scanners

## Getting Started

1. Add Images - Drag and drop files onto the window, tether to and select a hot-folder, or press Cmd O
2. Select Images - Click thumbnails. Hold Cmd to multi-select, or Cmd A for all
3. Edit - Use the panels on the right, or keyboard shortcuts below
4. Export - Press Cmd E to export processed images
Tip: All edits apply to selected images. Select multiple to batch process!

## Film Negative Processing

S Toggle Negative mode - inverts and color-corrects film negatives
D Smart Tone - auto-adjusts levels for optimal contrast
A Auto White Balance - detects and corrects color cast
` Cycle white balance methods (None / Gray World / White Patch)
- / = Decrease / Increase exposure
Workflow: For negatives, typically press S then A

## Cropping

C Auto-detect crop - finds the slide/image edges automatically
X Disable crop
Cmd + drag Draw a manual crop rectangle
Cmd C Copy crop rectangle
V Paste crop to selected images (Hold to position first)
Tip: Drag the corner handles to fine-tune crop. Hold Shift while drawing to snap to common aspect ratios.

## Transform

Q / W Rotate counter-clockwise / clockwise (90 degrees)
E Mirror horizontally

## Additional Tools

F Convert to Black & White
G Dust Removal - automatically removes dust and scratches
U White Balance Eyedropper - click a neutral gray area

## Navigation & Preview

Left (R.Click) / Right (Shift+R.Click) Previous / Next image
Space Toggle preview mode (Work / Final)
Y (hold) Show original image (before color adjustments)
Z (hold) Zoom magnifier - 100% view of processed image (scroll to adjust)
Home / End Jump to first / last image

## File Management

Cmd O Add images
Cmd E Export processed images
Cmd A Select all images
Cmd R Reset selected images to original
Cmd Delete Remove selected images from workspace
Cmd Z / Cmd Shift Z Undo / Redo
Cmd, Open Preferences

## Advanced Features

### Hot Folder

- Enable in the toolbar to watch a folder for new images
- New files are automatically loaded into your workspace
- Great for continuous scanning workflows

### Auto-Process

- Automatically applies your chosen adjustments to new images
- Configure which operations: negative, crop, white balance, etc.
- Perfect for processing batches of similar images

### Thumbnail Indicators

- Orange border = Cropped
- Purple tint = Negative mode
- Gray tint = Black & White
- White dot = Smart Tone applied
- Green dot = Dust Removal applied

## Export Options

- Output Location: Same folder (in "processed" subfolder) or custom directory
- File Naming: Keep original names or sequential with date prefix
- Size: Original, Small (800px), Medium (1600px), or Large (2400px)
- DPI: 72, 300, 2400, or 4400 for print quality metadata
- Quality: Configurable JPEG quality in Preferences

Need Help? Press Cmd, for Preferences, or visit the Help menu for documentation and support.