# Image Settings Lock

Image Settings Lock is a feature that ensures brightness, contrast, zoom, and pan settings remain consistent across all frames in a sequence. This eliminates the need for annotators to repeatedly adjust image settings for each frame, improving efficiency and maintaining uniform visibility.

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For example, if an annotator increases brightness in a dimly lit scene to better identify objects, this setting will persist as they move through frames, preventing visual inconsistencies. Without this feature, frequent adjustments would lead to inefficiencies and possible annotation errors.

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## Benefits of Image Settings Lock

* **Consistency Across Frames** – Ensures uniform brightness, contrast, zoom, and pan settings across all images in a sequence, reducing discrepancies.
* **Reduced Cognitive Load** – Eliminates the need for users to manually adjust settings for each frame, allowing them to focus on annotation accuracy.
* **Improved Efficiency** – Saves time by maintaining preferred settings, preventing repetitive adjustments.
* **Enhanced Visibility** – Helps in better object detection by retaining optimal viewing conditions across all frames.
* **Minimized Errors** – Ensures annotations are made under consistent visual conditions, reducing misinterpretation caused by varying image settings.

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## Steps to Use Image Settings Lock

### Zoom and Pan Lock

1. Resize the thumbnail, to keep the images size optimal
2. Zoom and pan on the image sensor the object is identified on in the thumbnails

### Brightness and Contrast Lock

1. Move to the Annotate 2D mode
2. Using the brightness and contrast sliders, set the sliders to the most optimal value


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