Chromatic Aberration Image Effect

This project is a Java Maven application built using NetBeans IDE and Swing that applies the chromatic aberration effect to images. Users can select multiple image files, adjust parameters like angle and offset, and choose various effects such as grayscale, blending modes, and the type of chromatic aberration (simple or interpolated).

Features

• Image Selection: Choose multiple images in .png, .jpg, or .jpeg formats from a dropdown list.
• Effect Control: Adjust chromatic aberration using:
  • Angle slider
  • Offset slider
• Grayscale: Convert images to grayscale using the BT.709 standard with a dedicated button.
• Blending Modes: Use the Lighten blend mode when applying effects, toggleable via a button.
• Chromatic Aberration Type: Switch between Simple and Interpolated chromatic aberration modes.
• Save Option: Preview the modified image and choose to save it after processing.

Output Format & Naming

• The output image is always saved in PNG format.
• The naming convention for the output file is:
  original_name_Chromatic[Type].png
  Where:
  • original_name is the original image's filename.
  • [Type] is either Simple or Interpolated, based on the selected chromatic aberration mode.

Implementation Details

• The core image manipulation is handled using a data structure of ArrayList<ArrayList<Pixel>> to represent and modify image pixel data.
• Pixel is an object which contains separate interger values for RGBA.
• Each image is processed sequentially based on user input and settings, and a preview is shown after every operation.
• The final window provides an option to save the modified image or discard it.

How to Use

1. Start the Application: Run the Java application in NetBeans or simply execute the .jar file in the target folder.
2. Adjust Parameters:
   • Use the Angle and Offset sliders to control the chromatic aberration effect.
   • Click the Grayscale button to convert the image to grayscale using BT.709.
   • Use the Blend button to enable/disable blending via the Lighten mode.
   • Toggle between Simple and Interpolated chromatic aberration using the respective buttons.
3. Select Images: Use the dropdown menu to load multiple image files (.png, .jpg, or .jpeg).
4. Preview & Save: After applying the effect, preview each edited image. You will be prompted to save the modified image as a PNG file with the new name.