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Gain & level (imaging)

Gain and level are image-processing terms that correspond to the brightness and contrast control on a television.

The gain is the "contrast", and the level is the "brightness." By changing the level, the entire range of pixel values are linearly shifted brighter or darker. Gain on the other hand linearly stretches or shrinks the intensity range, altering the contrast.

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