PixiEditor: Unleashing Hue Control For Color Adjustments

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Hey PixiEditor enthusiasts! 👋 We've got an exciting feature enhancement request straight from our awesome Discord community that’s going to make your color adjustments smoother and more intuitive. Let's dive into the details!

Feature Description

This feature request, inspired by a discussion on our Discord channel (check it out here for the original conversation), aims to enhance the flexibility of the hue input within PixiEditor’s color adjustment filter. Currently, the hue input is limited to a range between -180 and 180 degrees. While this range covers the full spectrum of color adjustments, it introduces an extra step for users who prefer working with values outside this range.

The core idea is to allow the hue input to accept any numerical value, effectively performing the modulo operation internally. For those unfamiliar, the modulo operation (often represented as “%”) gives you the remainder of a division. In this context, it would wrap the hue value around the color wheel, ensuring that any value, no matter how large or small, translates to a valid hue.

The current limitation requires users to perform additional mathematical operations to achieve the desired hue shift when working with values outside the -180 to 180 range. As one of our Discord members pointed out, this often involves adding a series of math nodes to subtract 180, perform the modulo 360 operation, and then add 180 again. While this workaround is functional, it's not the most efficient or intuitive workflow.

By implementing this feature, we can significantly streamline the color adjustment process. Imagine you want to shift the hue by 450 degrees. Currently, you’d need to break that down into a series of steps. With the enhanced hue control, you could simply enter “450” and PixiEditor would handle the rest, automatically wrapping the value to its equivalent within the 0-360 degree range (or -180 to 180, depending on the internal implementation). This not only saves time but also reduces the complexity of your node graphs, making your workflow cleaner and more manageable.

This enhancement aligns perfectly with PixiEditor’s commitment to providing a user-friendly and powerful image editing experience. By removing unnecessary limitations and streamlining common tasks, we empower our users to focus on their creativity rather than getting bogged down in technical details. Plus, it's a fantastic example of how community feedback directly shapes the evolution of PixiEditor. Your suggestions and insights are invaluable in making PixiEditor the best it can be! So, keep those ideas coming, guys!

Steps on How to Use This Feature

While the feature isn't implemented yet, let’s imagine how you might use it once it’s live. The beauty of this enhancement is its simplicity. You won’t need to learn any new tools or workflows. The change will be seamless, integrating directly into the existing color adjustment filter.

Here’s a hypothetical scenario:

  1. Open PixiEditor and load the image you want to edit.
  2. Navigate to the color adjustment filter (wherever it may be located in the UI – let's assume it’s in the “Filters” menu for now).
  3. Find the hue slider or input field.
  4. Instead of being restricted to -180 to 180, you can now enter any numerical value. For example, if you want a large hue shift, try entering “540” or “-360”.
  5. PixiEditor will automatically interpret this value, wrapping it around the color wheel as needed. You’ll see the hue shift applied to your image in real-time.
  6. Adjust other color parameters as desired, such as saturation and lightness, to fine-tune your image.
  7. Marvel at the ease and flexibility of the enhanced hue control! ✨

In essence, the main advantage is that you can now think in terms of total hue shifts, rather than being constrained by the -180 to 180 range. This is particularly useful for creating stylized effects or achieving precise color transformations. For instance, if you're aiming for a specific color that requires a hue shift of 720 degrees (two full rotations of the color wheel), you can simply enter “720” without having to calculate the equivalent value within the -180 to 180 range.

To further illustrate the benefits, consider a scenario where you’re working on a series of images that require consistent color adjustments. With the current limitations, you might need to perform manual calculations for each image to ensure the hue shifts align correctly. With the enhanced hue control, you can apply the same numerical value to all images, ensuring a consistent and predictable result. This is a game-changer for batch processing and maintaining a unified visual style across your projects.

Moreover, this feature opens up new possibilities for creative exploration. By freeing you from the constraints of the -180 to 180 range, you can experiment with extreme hue shifts and discover unexpected color combinations. It's all about empowering you to push the boundaries of your creativity and achieve results that were previously more cumbersome to achieve.

We believe this seemingly small change will have a significant impact on the overall user experience in PixiEditor. It’s a testament to our commitment to listening to our community and continuously improving the tool based on your needs and suggestions. We can't wait to see how you guys will use this enhanced hue control in your projects! Keep creating awesome art!

Code of Conduct

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