If after filter value of pixels is more than 255 and we are taking it as 255 ....will this conversion effect the colour of the image..??

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I am confused about the images where scenery is there....what kind of pixel arrangement will be there...?

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Hi Aakanksha Gokharu,

Thank you for reaching out to us on the Microsoft Q&A forum.

Absolutely! When we talk about converting pixel values above 255 to 255, it definitely has an impact on how the image looks. Here's why it matters:

1. Understanding Image Colors:

• Most images use a system where each color (like red, green, or blue) is represented using numbers ranging from 0 to 255. These numbers indicate how intense each color should be in a pixel.

2. What Happens When Values Go Above 255?

• When a filter or effect is applied to an image, sometimes the numbers can go above 255. But since 255 is the maximum allowed value, these numbers get "clipped" or forced back to 255.

3. How Does This Affect Colors?

It can lead to:

• Loss of Detail: Bright areas might lose some of their brightness, making details harder to see.
• Color Changes: If a filter affects multiple colors in a pixel, clipping can alter the overall color of that pixel, causing a slight color shift.

For Scenic Images Specifically:

• These images usually use a system where each pixel stores information about how much red, green, and blue it should have.

Ways to Handle Clipping:

• Use Different Filters: Look for filters that are designed to stay within the 0-255 range to avoid clipping.
• Normalize the Data: Techniques like normalization can adjust the filtered values so they fit within the 0-255 range without losing important differences.

The Microsoft Learn module on Fundamentals of Computer Vision would be a great resource to dive deeper into these ideas. Look for sections on image processing, filtering techniques, and how colors are represented in images.

I hope that clears up your confusion!

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