The undoubted advantage of using computers for watching movies and television is the possibility of the most flexible picture and sound quality settings. There are several ways to change the contrast of a picture, depending on the viewing conditions.
Instructions
Step 1
To change the contrast in a static image (photo, picture), use the functions of the viewers. Traditional programs installed in Windows by default do not have the required functionality. But there is also no need to use professional editors to adjust the contrast. Well-known solutions are quite suitable: ACDSee, FastStone Image, IrfanView and other programs of this kind. Having opened the image of any of these programs, go to the options and find the corresponding parameter there. So, to change the contrast of the picture in the IrfanView program, go to the Image menu in the Color corrections item. In the settings window that opens, move the slider of the Contrast parameter until the desired result is obtained. Click OK to modify the original image and resave it with a new file if necessary.
Step 2
You can also change the contrast of the image when watching movies and TV shows. To do this, study the settings of the main player you are using. Find the options to customize the image output. Changing the contrast is easy enough if you are using VLC-player. Go to the "Tools" menu in the Extended Settings item. In the new window, go to the "Video Effects" tab and check the "Image Settings" box. Inactive options will become available and you can set new contrast options.
Step 3
If you are not satisfied with the overall contrast of the image on the monitor, and not the quality of individual files, change the contrast in the graphics card settings. To do this, go to the display settings and click the "Advanced" button. In the new window, go to the settings tab of the video card from the manufacturer. Further - using the example of the Intel Graphics video card - select the item "Graphic characteristics" - "Color settings". You will see the contrast slider you already know from the previous steps. Set it to a new position and click on "OK".
