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# pickle_juice
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## Description
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Applies a stylized color-treatment effect that makes the video appear as if it were “dipped in pickle juice.”
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This look often includes green-tinted washes, acidic highlights, sour midtone shifts, and a brined, stained aesthetic reminiscent of aged film submerged in an odd chemical bath.
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## Purpose
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`pickle_juice` is designed for creators who want:
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- green, brined, or chemically-tinted color distortion,
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- a dirty, acidic film-wash effect,
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- moody or surreal grading without using LUTs,
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- stylized discoloration for music videos, collage art, or experimental edits,
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- an instantly recognizable “soured” treatment that feels organic and gritty.
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## How It Works
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1. **Color Shifting**
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The effect pushes hues toward:
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- greenish brine,
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- yellow-acid midtones,
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- desaturated shadows.
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2. **Highlight Contamination**
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Bright regions may take on a pickled glow, exaggerating chemical staining.
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3. **Tonal Warping**
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Midtones may twist or invert subtly to enhance the brined aesthetic.
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4. **Encoding**
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Output is encoded using global Videobeaux parameters (CRF, codec, pixel format).
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## Program Template
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```bash
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videobeaux -P pickle_juice \
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-i input.mp4 \
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-o output.mp4
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```
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## Arguments
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- *(No additional program-specific arguments; uses global videobeaux options only.)*
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## Real World Example
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```bash
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videobeaux -P pickle_juice \
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-i myvideo.mp4 \
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-o pickle_juice_styled.mp4
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```
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## Program Output
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<video controls preload="metadata" style="max-width:100%; border-radius:8px; margin:1em 0;">
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<source src="https://github.com/schwwaaa/videobeaux/assets/7625379/387bfff5-fbdd-423d-b482-8ab4d5ce744f" type="video/mp4">
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Your browser does not support the video tag.
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</video>
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## Technical Notes
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- Green-heavy color channels may clip differently depending on global gamma or LUTs applied earlier in the chain.
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- Compression artifacts may take on a greenish tint, especially at higher CRF values.
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- Works very well on brightly lit footage, where the “pickle wash” becomes more obvious.
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- The effect’s strength may vary depending on the source’s saturation and dynamic range.
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## Recommended Usage
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- Stylized music videos seeking gritty, acidic toning.
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- Collage-style edits where each clip has a unique chemical wash.
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- VHS-simulation workflows combined with `bad_contrast` or `nostalgic_stutter`.
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- Color-driven experimental cinematography.
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- Thematic sequences that benefit from a “soured,” off-kilter look.
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## Quality Tips
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- Use lower CRF values to keep the color warping clean and smooth.
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- Use higher CRF if you want noisy, grainy, stained artifacts.
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- Pair with `gamma_fix` before applying for more consistent pickle coloration across the image.
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- Combine with `blur_pix` for a soft, brined haze effect.
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- Apply after `convert_dims` if producing platform-specific versions (square, reels, etc.).
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