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Comparison mode

pastor edited this page Jan 4, 2025 · 24 revisions

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Comparison mode

Important

When you launch ColorizingDMD.exe, the main editor containing comparison mode is the first window to open—and for a good reason. After learning how to import your colorization, the next crucial step is filtering the frames. This ensures you don’t waste time colorizing frames only to realize later that they weren’t necessary or duplicates.

Comparison Mode, a key feature of the Main Editor, is designed to help ensure your frames display as they should. It addresses common issues encountered by beginners, such as:

  • Frames displaying as black.
  • Incorrect frames being displayed.

Mastering comparison masks is a vital skill for any colorization project. However, it’s not something you’ll grasp in just a few days. It requires hands-on experimentation and practice to fully understand how Serum detects and processes your frames.

So, take your time, explore the tools, and embrace the process. It’s time to become the Mask Master of your project! Continue below to dive into the details.

Overview of the tools

Down below an overview of the topics that will be touched, which should be visible in the sidebar. image

Mask drawing tools

These buttons can be used to draw a mask. See the GIF below for a showcase of what is possible.

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Visible in the GIF below, a Left Click will add a purple dot to the canvas and Shift + Left Click will remove a purple dot from the canvas. 2024-12-2913-58-18-ezgif com-video-to-gif-converter

Mask creation/selection