E-commerce is a massive place where only the best survives the competition. The sales through E-Commerce platforms were around $2.3 trillion in 2017 and expected to grow $4.5 trillion by 2021. The images play a vital role in E-Commerce services. You can attract your consumers with the help of high-quality product images. The image and voice-activated search are expected to reach up to 50% by 2020. The companies hire the product photographers to get photos of their products clicked so that they can be posted on their websites. But, this alone cannot solve the purpose until the images are made market-ready.

To get lively and unusual images, the companies are nowadays opting for the color correction service. This technique makes the photos look perfect and outstanding. The E-Commerce sites take the color correction or variation services to match the background of the images and make the pictures look harmonious. This provides a significant boost to online business growth too.

Importance of Color Change, Variation, or Correction Service for E-Commerce

The color correction of any image fixes the inappropriateness in the photos. Like, the background light or the white balance or even the uneven exposure of the picture to the light. These all quality losses in the product images can be fixed with the help of the color change or correction services. Moreover, the E-Commerce sites now require color change service to match the background of the image and make it look more appealing to the eyes of the customers. Most of the professionals use Adobe Photoshop to correct the color of the photos.

The color-changing service from the reputed company as Clipping Path Arts brings instant life to the photo. The experts provide an extraordinary look to the image by fixing the faded color or blurred views in the product photography. They restore the natural look of the photo without making it look overly done. Moreover, this service cuts the repeated product photoshoot costs as they can enhance the images with the help of advanced tools and software.

This color correction service is a vital part of the masking technique. Here, the editing personnel will use modern equipment for correcting the colors of the image, seeks and analyze every image minutely for imperfection, after this they sort out the image quality, any imbalance in the color and the thickness of the product image, and after this, they remove the relative imperfections from the product images to provide a desired touch as expected by the owners.  The professionals also give clarity and sharpness to the image contrasts to get them into fine-tuning. In this technique, most of the values of the color channels are changed to get the desired result for a picture.

For businesses, the color variation service is significant as it brings the greatness and uniqueness in the product image. It provides a great feel to your products by providing a dynamic touch to each image clicked. Even this digital make-up of your product images saves your photography cost or buying additional props as it can all be done through one service.

Let us now see essential steps on how you can do the color correction of your product images to fill life in each of your product and give it a revamped look.

Vital Steps to do Color Correction of E-Commerce Product Images

Here are a few significant steps that the experts can use to carry out Photoshop color correction services for the E-Commerce product images:

• Open the Image
• Taking The Path Layer
• Choosing The Pen Tool
• Drawing The Path
• Making The Selection
• Choosing Hue And Saturation Layer For Color Correction
• Adjusting The Hue And Saturation Of The Product Image

Step 1: Open the Image

The professionals firstly open the product image in Photoshop in the following two ways:

• Go to the File
• Then, open and select the image from the folder you want to edit

OR

• Press Ctrl+O
• Now, choose the respective image to be edited from the folder

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Step 2: Taking the Path Layer

If you want to change the color of the product image, then the background of the object must be selected. For this, you need to draw a path layer. Now, to save this already created path the experts have to create a new path layer over the existing path.

The reason being this new layer will assist you in editing the selected area as many times it is required during E-Commerce product image correction. The path that is once drawn can be saved and reused many times. So, if you want to take a path layer for color changing photo, then it can be done in the following ways:

• Go to the ‘Path Tab’
• Click on the ‘page icon’ given at the bottom
• Now, it will create a new path layer to draw paths on it

Step 3: Choosing the Pen Tool

Now, if you want to draw a path or any image, you need a pen or a pencil? So, while carrying out the color correction for a product image and to create a path over any product you need a pen tool. The professionals can find the ‘Pen Tool’ in Photoshop. You can find it in the toolbar with an icon of the ‘Old Styled ink Pen’. The keyboard shortcut for selecting the Pen Tool is by clicking the ‘P’ to activate this particular tool.

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Step 4: Drawing the Path

Let us now see the important aspect that is drawing the Clipping Path. You possess the knowledge about the path layer and the pen tool from the above steps, so it is high time to draw the path for the product image. You can do it by clicking one of the points on the product image, then start creating the anchor points and start creating the path over the product with the help of your mouse.

After creating the full path over the product image, now join the last anchor point with the first anchor point from where you have started. This will now create the full path along your product’s outer area.

Step 5: Making the Selection

After the above step of drawing the path around the product image, now you have to select a particular area for color variation or change. This selection step will assist you in altering the selected area in whatever way you require to enhance your product image.

Now, to make the selection of the path, the user needs to ‘right click’ on the path area on the product image and choose the ‘Make Selection’ option from the Menu Bar. This way, you can select the path area from the whole image.

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Step 6: Choosing Hue and Saturation Layer For Color Correction

If you want to change the color of the existing product to add life to your product image, then the professionals have to adjust the Hue and Saturation of the image by using the “Adjustment Layer.” This is also known as the “Hue and Saturation Layer.” The experts can activate this layer by going to the ‘Adjustment Layer menu’ that is based on the bottom of the ‘Layer Tab’ and now choose the ‘Hue and Saturation’ option. After this, the users can change the color of the respective product.

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Step 7: Adjusting the Hue and Saturation of the Product Image

If you think that the product color is not up to the mark, then you can adjust the color of the product with the movement of the sliders. You need first to change the Hue to find out the exact color you require for the product image and then adjust the Saturation that will control the quantity of the color you need in the particular photo. This is the exact way to change the shade or color of your product photo by using the color correction technique.

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Let us now see the before and after images of the E-commerce product that will display the Color Correction method correctly:

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These are a few essential steps that are involved in the color correction service of the E-Commerce products of the company. The experts can follow these steps to give a fantastic effect on the product images. By following these above steps, you can correct the color of various other photos too.

Final Words

The beautiful and high-quality images do create a powerful effect on the mind of your potential customers. The visitors get attracted to the E-Commerce sites that have engaging and lively images and also provide a complete view of the product images. Moreover, the E-Commerce sites can take the professional color correction and Color Enhancement Service from the reputed service provider like Clipping Path Arts. They have a team of experienced and qualified professionals who are well-versed with the modern tools and advanced techniques used for photo color correcting and other various types of services. Get in touch with them to receive free consultation and a reasonable services package.

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I am writing this review as a member of Rosie’s Book Review Team (authors, if you are looking for reviews, do check here) and was provided an ARC copy of this novel that I freely chose to review.

I have recently read and reviewed several books that take place in Jane Austen’s universe, from sequels to versions transplanted to modern times. One of them was The Elizabeth Papers by Jenetta James (you can read my review here), the author of this book. I was so impressed I could not resist getting an ARC copy of this book before its publication.

This is a more straightforward (and shorter) story, although it shares with the other the element of mystery, although, in this case, the story is not a domestic mystery but a police procedural of sorts (the police as we know it now did not exist at the time). Readers familiar with Pride and Prejudice will walk right into familiar territory when reading this story. We pick up the story when Bingley has moved into the area where the Bennetts live, with Darcy as his guest, and Jane Bennett is staying at the Bingley’s due to her illness, and her sister Elizabeth is looking after her. Rather than what happens in the original story, here we have a murder, and a bit later, another one (this one of a character we know, but I won’t give anything away). There are many familiar elements but interspersed with those, we have the investigation of the murders and the secrets behind it. As the description states, this is a variation on the story, as all the original elements are there, and the characters remain true to the original, but new events come into play and disrupt the action.

The story is told by Darcy in the first person and the present tense, and that makes readers feel they share his thoughts and his detecting process. This is quite different from the original novel, and it is one of the attractions of this variation, as rather than judging Darcy by his actions and having to second-guess him most of the time (let’s face it, he is the prototype of the strong and quiet man), we are privy to his thoughts and understand his motives and feelings. In this story, he becomes involved in the investigation, and that means it also fit into the genre of amateur detective fiction. In his case, though, he is not an old hand at this, eager to participate and imposing on the official team, but rather he is recruited by the magistrate investigating the case, Mr. Allwood, a fabulous character. Contrary to expectations, Darcy is not an immediate success at detecting as he is somewhat marred by his belief in appearances and his prejudices, but he is motivated to discover what happened to ensure Elizabeth is safe and goes out of his way to follow clues. The case helps him discover things about himself and about the society he lives in that make him change his outlook on life.

The case is intriguing. There are plenty of red herrings, devious characters, and, of course, there is romance. As I mentioned, Mr. Allwood is a great character. This magistrate doggedly pursues the investigation, not concerned about who might be discomfited by his methods, and making no distinctions according to social classes. People underestimate him at their peril, and I hope he might reappear again in later books (or get his own). I particularly enjoyed the mock paper by a Professor acknowledging the role of Allwood in the creation of the Metropolitan Police. A nice touch and a good way of providing more information on a star character that is not part of the original novel. Having studied Criminology, I only wish that many of the papers I had to read were written in such an engaging manner.

I am aware there are other mystery novels set up in the Pride and Prejudice universe (although I have not read them, so I can’t compare), although not at this particular juncture of the story (as this affords quite a different twist to the relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth). I enjoyed Darcy’s point of view, having access to his thoughts and getting to see a more human and less stiff version of the character (he still has his pride, of course), although as this book is very short, some of the changes of heart in the main characters feel somewhat rushed (and, personally, the process by which both of them end up changing their opinions and the way they feel about each other is one of my favourite parts in the original, but that does not detract from the writer’s skill). The scenes that take place in London and the friendship that grows between Georgiana and Elizabeth are among my favourite parts in this story.

The writing style is perfectly in sync with the original and it flows well. The mystery elements are well worked into the story, and they respect the nature of a criminal investigation of the time. In keeping with the proceedings, and with the role Darcy plays, there is a certain degree of telling and not showing, especially when it comes to tying loose ends, but that is also typical of the genre. Although the mystery elements would work in their own right, even without knowledge of the original novel, I think the ideal readers are those familiar with Austen’s work.

An interesting variation on Pride and Prejudice that offers a new perspective on their favourite characters for fans of Austen. And for fans of mystery/crime books, an intriguing insight into crime detection prior to the establishment of the Metropolitan Police in England.

I recently reviewed a book called Dangerous to Know: Janes Austen’s Rakes & Gentlemen Rogues Ed. by Christina Boyd (you can check my review here), a collection of stories about some of the male characters (the rakes and rogues of the title) in Jane Austen’s novels and loved it. The editor of the book kindly got me in touch with some of the authors featured in the book, and now I have some of their books waiting in my e-reader. And this is the first book I’ve read, partly because of the cover, partly because of the title (well, I’m a writer after all), and partly because I had read great reviews of the book, that has received the prestigious RBRT (Rosie’s Book Review Team) Award for historical novel. Although I’m a member of this fabulous group of reviewers, I can’t catch up with all the great books that come up, but if you have not checked the list of awards yet, I leave you the link here (and if you’re an author or a reviewer, don’t miss the chance to explore Rosie’s great blog and her team).

I thank the author for providing me a copy of this novel that I freely chose to review.

This book is a reimagining of Jane Austen’s novel Emma. I’m not an Austen scholar (I wouldn’t even call myself a devoted fan) but I enjoy her novels, some more than others, and I have always been intrigued by new versions, adaptations, and sequels of well-known books (not only other books but also movies, plays, ballets, TV programmes…). What gives a novel, or a film, its meaning? What makes it recognisable? Can we change the setting, the historical period, the medium used, and make it maintain its identity somehow? Can we improve on the classics, or can we create a completely new work that retains some of the charms of the original, but is different enough to gain new readers and make it accessible to a new generation? I Could Write a Book manages to do many things at the same time. The action is moved from Regency England to 1970s Kentucky. The setting is a rather gentle and charming small town, where everybody knows everybody, and where although modern ideas are making inroads, there is still an underlying culture of Southern tradition, hospitality, class, and good manners. Appearances are important, and although some of the old families have lost their properties, or at least no longer manage them in the manner they were used to, names and reputations still count for a lot. The Woodhouse and the Knightley families have known each other forever, the men of both families created a joint law firm, and the children grew up together (and now two of their children are married). Emma, by her own confession a modern young woman, although annoying due to her meddling in the lives of others and her self-assurance, is more likeable than Austen’s eponymous heroine. She has a big heart, and she truly loves her family and puts their needs before her own. She suffers several tragedies at a young age. Her mother ends up in hospital severely disabled when she is very young and she keeps looking after her when others find her condition difficult to cope with. And when her father suffers a stroke, she decides to give up her dreams of a college education away from home and transfers back to the local college. Although financially she has no problems, and she can (and does) access help, her way of looking after the father is heart-warming, and that gives her a depth of feeling that is not always evident when we observe her behaviour in the social sphere.

Emma lives vicariously through the love lives of others, and in that, Emma Woodhouse is no different to the original. Although some of her match-making works well (it is difficult to know if it is because of or in spite of her), she can be remarkably clueless at times and thinks that she knows what others think much better than she does (notwithstanding her degree in Psychology). I won’t rehash the plot, as you are probably familiar with it, be it through the novel or through one of the many versions available. Let’s just say that there is much plotting, interfering, match-making, misunderstandings, blunders, embarrassing moments, and yes, plenty of romance. And in this version, much Southern charm and tradition.

The story is told by two of the characters, by Emma, in the first person (and that allows us to understand her motivations, and see that although misguided at times, there is no true malice in her, and she doubts herself more than she lets on), and by George, in the third person (until the last chapter, when we finally hear from George in his own words). George is a true gentleman and a worthy hero of one of Austen’s novels, although he is not perfect. He has a long list of short-term girlfriends and can be, at times, as lacking in insight as Emma. But he is tall, handsome, and he always behaves impeccably (something we cannot say of all the male characters). The two points of view help us get a wider perspective and we get to see Emma from the point of view of somebody who knows her well and still loves her, with all her faults and quirks. We also get a good insight into the different roles played by men and women in the society of the time and get a good understanding of what being a member of such society is like, from an insider’s perspective.

The setting works well, as although it is a more modern period, is not the present, and the location and the type of society reflected in the novel translates well the characteristics of the small, tradition-laden era of Austen’s novel. Emma’s naïveté is justified in part by the insular society she lives in, and by her self-appointed role of her father’s carer, that keeps her somewhat isolated and less likely to mix with others outside of her social circle. Although she is not the easiest of characters to identify with (her lifestyle is very different from what most of us have experienced and many of her difficulties are of her own doing, rather than due to any hardship or real-life problems), she does love her family, and although we might not like to be reminded of it, we have all been, young, naïve, and believed we knew everything.

There are misguided characters, some not-so-nice characters (some can be mean but I would hardly call any of them truly bad, although Tim is very self-involved, although he is a politician, so it fits) and some lovely characters as well. (I was particularly fond of Nina and Helen and found John, Emma’s father, endearing and sympathetically portrayed). The locations and the social setting is brought to life beautifully by the author, who shows an in-depth knowledge of the subject, and I wished I could have been there with them at many of the events (although I’m afraid I’d stick out like a sore thumb). There is even some sex, although not very descriptive (and as you know I’m not a lover of erotica or sex in novels), and the final chapter brings us up to date with the fates of the characters, with some lovely and funny surprises.

The novel has some touching moments, plenty of romance, some moments when we feel embarrassed on behalf of the central character (and many when we want to strangle her), and some funny ones. It is a light read although it will make us think about family and remind us of our youth. There are also some great questions for book clubs at the back, which I think would engender much discussion for readers.

In sum, an amusing and light read, a great reimagining of Emma, in a fabulous setting, with a heroine we’ll love and hate at times, a gorgeous love interest, and a great period piece for those who love the genteel South.  

What do you know, I liked it. Every once in a while I come across a nice one, and despite some unnecessary drama, I liked the focus on slow developments, and the differentiation between infatuation, passion and trust.

There’s always something a little startling about reading (and/or watching) a retelling of a classic piece of literature. There’s also something a little cringe-worthy about it. Sure, there’s always going to be gems out there but there’s also going to be a lot of duds and you never know what you’re going to get until you’re beyond the sell-by date and have invested serious time into it.

For me, this retelling of Jane Austen’s famous Pride and Prejudice was neither gem nor dud. It was something in between the two – there really needs to be a word for this; something that’s more layered and complex than simply saying ‘average’, which, in this case, would really be a misnomer. Before I get to that, though, I really need to preface my thoughts by saying that I, like most people, watched the Youtube series first and so went into this with certain expectations.

These expectations were not necessarily high – I enjoyed the Youtube series and thought the retelling was fun and unique, but I didn’t love it like others did (I had some serious issues with some of the actors – well, acting (surely I wasn’t the only one who cringed at how poorly some of pivotal and most memorable scenes from the book were acted out? It was almost as if the actors felt the weight of the audiences’ expectations’ and just couldn’t quite get it to work) and how the vlog style storytelling narrowed the view) – but they were still there.

I wanted to like this but I wasn’t invested. Not like I was with the original. That’s probably to be expected, though.

Expectations aside, however, I thought this book was actually better than the Youtube series. I know, I know: this wouldn’t even exist without the Youtube series. But that’s the thing: even though this is a companion to the series, it actually gives you a chance to get invested.

Yes, we’re only getting a view through Lizzie’s eyes (it’s her diary after all) but there’s still a lot of stuff going on that never actually made its way into the Youtube series. Sure, Lizzie brushes over certain topics in some of the videos but, really, I never felt like Lizzie and Darcy got enough time to connect to make the whole proposal/love confession/etc. happen. In the show, it just felt rushed and sloppy and misplaced.

Here, though: I totally got it. The same stands true for a lot of other situations as well. For example, when Lizzie goes to shadow Pemberley Digital and spend time with the Darcy’s, we never actually see it - understandable considering how the show was styled and time constraints – but it still loses something in the translation.

Being able to read about it in Lizzie’s diary? It really showcased how pivotal to their relationship that time was. Also how devious (and sweet) Georgiana could be (not a bad thing!).

Regardless, however, I did really enjoy this. It wasn’t perfect – if this was Lizzie’s diary, there’s no reason why she’d recap, word for word no less, certain conversations or bring up obvious facts about her own life that both she and we already knew about – but neither was the series itself. That they had the actress who actually played Lizzie come in and do the reading for the audiobook was similarly a mixed blessing but I digress.

In the end, I think if you were to take the two pieces together – and why wouldn’t you? – this retelling was probably closer to gem than dud but still has a long way to go before it can be called either.