How to: Perform AI Automatic Image Redaction in an Album

Overview

The AI Automatic feature within the Album tool in CaseGuard Studio helps speed up the image redaction process when working with multiple images.

In the latest versions of CaseGuard Studio, an Album is automatically created when more than three images are added to a project. This allows users to quickly organize and process multiple images without manually creating an album.

Once the album is created, AI detection can be applied to all images in the album at the same time, eliminating the need to run AI on each image individually.

This feature is especially useful when redacting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) across a large number of images, reducing a task that could take hours to just seconds.

Steps to Use AI Redaction in an Album in CaseGuard Studio

  • Open or create a project in CaseGuard Studio.
    If you already have a project open, simply add the image files to the project.
  • When the Import Wizard window opens, select Add Files.

  • Select all the photos you want to include in the album and click Import.  

 

  • Once the images are successfully imported into the Album, go to the left toolbar and select AI Search.

  • The Image Assistant window will open.
    Select one or more objects you want the software to detect and redact.

    • Faces/Heads: click AI Icon to detect and redact all faces in your image.
    • Screens: click Screen Icon to detect and redact all computers, phones, and device screens in your image.
    • License Plates: click License plate icon to detect and redact all license plates in your image.
    • Papers: click Paper Icon to detect and redact all papers and documents from your image.
    • People: click People Icon to detect and redact all people from your image.
    • Vehicles: click Vehicle Icon to detect and redact all vehicles from your image.
    • Checks: click Checks Icon to detect and redact all checks from your image.
    • Credit Cards: click Credit Icon to detect and redact all credit cards from your image.
    • Signature: click Signature Icon to detect and redact all signatures from your image. 
  • Click Next, then choose the shape and effect you want to apply (for example, Blur, Pixelate, or another effect).

    • The “Level” bar can be used to increase or decrease the intensity of the effect.
    • Standard” will redact everything behind the redaction box.
    • Reverse” will redact everything but the selected area.
    • Full Frame” will redact the entire frame that the object appears in.
    • Optionally, you can select a Redaction Reason to be applied to any redaction or add your own by clicking the “Edit Redaction Reasons” button next to the dropdown.

  • Select the range where the redaction should be applied: (Entire Album or Selected Range)
  • Click Apply to start the AI detection and redaction process.
  • Once you have reviewed the redactions, click  Export Icon  “Export” from the Shortcuts Bar or the Task List Panel to process the file. The redacted file will appear in the Project Files Panel.

Conclusion

The AI Automatic feature with Albums in CaseGuard Studio helps you save time and stay organized when redacting multiple images. By automatically creating an album for three or more images and applying AI detection in bulk. If you have questions or need guidance on using AI redactions or Albums, our team is ready to assist.
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