An automatic selective color transfer algorithm for images

Abstract

Most color transfer algorithms focus on how to transfer the entire color attributes between images. Rarely, do color transfer algorithms select appropriate colors to transfer on images by analyzing image color discrepancies. This article proposes an Automatic Selective Color Transfer (ASCT) algorithm between images by utilizing the image quality factor measuring skills. The ASCT algorithm enhances Reinhard's algorithm (2001) by applying covariance and weight control as well as incorporates Gaussian membership function, and the digital image quality factor. The ASCT algorithm resolves the over color transfer problem of the previous algorithms. This article uses 4 test models to demonstrate how the algorithm operates. Experimental results show that the ASCT algorithm can automatically transfer a portion of one's image color mood to another image without any user intervention.