diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/Main.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/Main.java
index a5b5d3e..84009e5 100644
--- a/src/main/java/io/swtc/Main.java
+++ b/src/main/java/io/swtc/Main.java
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+
 package io.swtc;
 
 import javax.swing.*;
@@ -5,25 +6,23 @@ import javax.swing.*;
 public class Main {
 
     public static void main(String[] args) {
-        for (int i = 0; i < args.length; i++) {
-            System.out.println("Arg " + i + ": " + args[i]);
-        }
 
         try {
-            //UIManager.setLookAndFeel("com.sun.java.swing.plaf.windows.WindowsLookAndFeel");
             UIManager.setLookAndFeel(
                     "com.sun.java.swing.plaf.windows.WindowsLookAndFeel"
             );
         } catch (Exception e) {
             JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(
                     null,
-                    "Method not supported, Application will run anyways but might look different, and feel different!",
-                    "SWTCCTVWarning",
+                    "LaF not available",
+                    "LaF-Warning",
                     JOptionPane.WARNING_MESSAGE
             );
         }
 
-
-        SwingCCTVManager.main(null);
+        // For some reason we need to invoke Later for LaF to work!
+        SwingUtilities.invokeLater(() -> {
+            SwingCCTVManager.main(null);
+        });
     }
 }
diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/SwingCameraWindow.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/SwingCameraWindow.java
deleted file mode 100644
index 0ac69fc..0000000
--- a/src/main/java/io/swtc/SwingCameraWindow.java
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,80 +0,0 @@
-package io.swtc;
-
-import com.github.sarxos.webcam.Webcam;
-import io.swtc.proccessing.WebcamCaptureLoop;
-
-import javax.swing.*;
-import java.awt.*;
-import java.awt.event.WindowAdapter;
-import java.awt.event.WindowEvent;
-import java.awt.image.BufferedImage;
-
-@Deprecated
-public class SwingCameraWindow {
-    private final JFrame frame;
-    private final CameraPanel cameraPanel;
-    private final WebcamCaptureLoop captureLoop;
-
-    public SwingCameraWindow(Webcam webcam) {
-        this.frame = new JFrame("scctv@" + webcam.getName());
-        this.frame.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.DO_NOTHING_ON_CLOSE);
-        this.frame.addWindowListener(new WindowAdapter() {
-            @Override
-            public void windowClosing(WindowEvent e) {
-                // clean shit up
-                frame.dispose();
-                captureLoop.stop(); // be sure to call this! otherwise the camera will stay open!
-            }
-        });
-
-        this.cameraPanel = new CameraPanel();
-        this.frame.add(cameraPanel);
-        this.frame.pack();
-        this.frame.setSize(640, 480);
-
-        this.captureLoop = new WebcamCaptureLoop(webcam, (BufferedImage img) -> SwingUtilities.invokeLater(() -> cameraPanel.setImage(img)));
-
-    }
-
-    public void open() {
-        frame.setVisible(true);
-        captureLoop.start();
-    }
-
-    private static class CameraPanel extends JPanel {
-        private BufferedImage currentImage;
-
-        public void setImage(BufferedImage img) {
-            this.currentImage = img;
-            this.repaint(); // Triggers paintComponent
-        }
-
-        @Override
-        protected void paintComponent(Graphics g) {
-            super.paintComponent(g);
-            if (currentImage != null) {
-                Graphics2D g2 = (Graphics2D) g;
-                g2.setRenderingHint(RenderingHints.KEY_INTERPOLATION, RenderingHints.VALUE_INTERPOLATION_BILINEAR);
-                g2.drawImage(currentImage, 0, 0, getWidth(), getHeight(), null);
-            }
-        }
-    }
-
-    public static void main(String[] args) {
-        SwingUtilities.invokeLater(() -> {
-            // init in edt
-            Webcam webcam = Webcam.getDefault();
-            if (webcam != null) {
-                SwingCameraWindow window = new SwingCameraWindow(webcam);
-                window.open();
-            } else {
-                JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(
-                        null,
-                        "No Webcam found!",
-                        "Error",
-                        JOptionPane.WARNING_MESSAGE
-                );
-            }
-        });
-    }
-}
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diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/SwingIFrame.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/SwingIFrame.java
index 1b4416b..ba6b382 100644
--- a/src/main/java/io/swtc/SwingIFrame.java
+++ b/src/main/java/io/swtc/SwingIFrame.java
@@ -3,26 +3,18 @@ package io.swtc;
 import com.github.sarxos.webcam.Webcam;
 import io.swtc.proccessing.WebcamCaptureLoop;
 import io.swtc.proccessing.CameraPanel;
-import io.swtc.proccessing.FilterPanel;
-import io.swtc.recording.VideoRecorder;
 
 import javax.imageio.ImageIO;
 import javax.swing.*;
 import javax.swing.border.EmptyBorder;
-import javax.swing.border.TitledBorder;
-import javax.swing.event.ChangeEvent;
-import javax.swing.event.ChangeListener;
+import javax.swing.event.*;
 import java.awt.*;
 import java.awt.event.ActionEvent;
 import java.awt.geom.CubicCurve2D;
 import java.awt.image.BufferedImage;
 import java.io.File;
-import java.text.SimpleDateFormat;
 import java.util.*;
 
-/**
- * Blender-style UI where the Effects panel is triggered by a Tab click
- */
 public class SwingIFrame {
     private final JFrame mainFrame;
     private final BlenderDesktopPane desktopPane;
@@ -66,17 +58,16 @@ public class SwingIFrame {
 
         tabbedPane.addTab("View", cameraPanel);
         tabbedPane.addTab("Capture", createCapturePanel(cameraPanel, webcam));
-        // Add a placeholder tab that acts as a button
-        tabbedPane.addTab("Open Effect Panel", new JPanel());
+        tabbedPane.addTab("Effects", new JPanel());
 
         contentPanel.add(tabbedPane, BorderLayout.CENTER);
+        tabbedPane.setPreferredSize(null);
 
-        // Logic to open/show the Effects Frame when the tab is clicked
+        // where we show the effectpanel (io.swtc.proccessing.FilterPanel.java)
         tabbedPane.addChangeListener(new ChangeListener() {
             @Override
             public void stateChanged(ChangeEvent e) {
-                if (tabbedPane.getSelectedIndex() == 2) { // "Effects +" tab index
-                    // Revert selection back to "View" so the tab doesn't stay stuck on the empty panel
+                if (tabbedPane.getSelectedIndex() == 2) {
                     tabbedPane.setSelectedIndex(0);
 
                     EffectsPanelFrame effectsFrame = cameraToEffects.get(cameraFrame);
@@ -234,6 +225,8 @@ public class SwingIFrame {
             this.connections = connections;
         }
 
+
+
         @Override
         protected void paintChildren(Graphics g) {
             super.paintChildren(g);
@@ -273,16 +266,41 @@ public class SwingIFrame {
     }
 
     static class EffectsPanelFrame extends JInternalFrame {
+
         public EffectsPanelFrame(String title, CameraPanel cameraPanel, JInternalFrame cameraFrame) {
             super(title, true, true, true, true);
-            add(new FilterPanel(cameraPanel));
 
-            // Repaint curves when moving or iconifying
+            // Hide instead of dispose so it can be reopened
+            setDefaultCloseOperation(JInternalFrame.HIDE_ON_CLOSE);
+
+            // Add your FilterPanel
+            add(new io.swtc.proccessing.FilterPanel(cameraPanel));
+
+            // Repaint desktop pane when this frame closes so the Bézier disappears
+            addInternalFrameListener(new InternalFrameAdapter() {
+                @Override
+                public void internalFrameClosing(InternalFrameEvent e) {
+                    if (getDesktopPane() != null) {
+                        getDesktopPane().repaint();
+                    }
+                }
+            });
+
+            // Repaint curves when moving or resizing
             addComponentListener(new java.awt.event.ComponentAdapter() {
-                @Override public void componentMoved(java.awt.event.ComponentEvent e) {
-                    if(getDesktopPane() != null) getDesktopPane().repaint();
+                @Override
+                public void componentMoved(java.awt.event.ComponentEvent e) {
+                    if (getDesktopPane() != null)
+                        getDesktopPane().repaint();
+                }
+
+                @Override
+                public void componentResized(java.awt.event.ComponentEvent e) {
+                    if (getDesktopPane() != null)
+                        getDesktopPane().repaint();
                 }
             });
         }
     }
+
 }
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/networking/CameraConfig.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/networking/CameraConfig.java
index 1716f54..d3814a0 100644
--- a/src/main/java/io/swtc/networking/CameraConfig.java
+++ b/src/main/java/io/swtc/networking/CameraConfig.java
@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@ public class CameraConfig {
     public String url;
 
     // Default constructor for Jackson
-    public CameraConfig() {}
 
     public CameraConfig(String name, String url) {
         this.name = name;
diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/AutoGainProcessor.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/AWBProccessor.java
similarity index 97%
rename from src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/AutoGainProcessor.java
rename to src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/AWBProccessor.java
index 473ba4c..d563092 100644
--- a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/AutoGainProcessor.java
+++ b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/AWBProccessor.java
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ package io.swtc.proccessing;
  * </p>
  */
 
-public class AutoGainProcessor {
+public class AWBProccessor {
 
     public float[] calculateAutoGains(int[] pixels) {
         long rSum = 0, gSum = 0, bSum = 0;
diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/CameraPanel.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/CameraPanel.java
index f0d5620..6d64310 100644
--- a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/CameraPanel.java
+++ b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/CameraPanel.java
@@ -12,15 +12,6 @@ public class CameraPanel extends JPanel {
     private BufferedImage currentImage;
     private BufferedImage processedImage;
 
-    // Basic transform effects
-    private boolean mirror = false;
-    private boolean flip = false;
-    private boolean rotate = false;
-    private boolean grayscale = false;
-    private boolean invert = false;
-    private int brightness = 0;
-    private float contrast = 1.0f;
-
     // Custom processor for advanced effects
     private Function<BufferedImage, BufferedImage> imageProcessor;
 
@@ -71,14 +62,6 @@ public class CameraPanel extends JPanel {
                 int srcX = x;
                 int srcY = y;
 
-                if (mirror) srcX = width - 1 - x;
-                if (flip) srcY = height - 1 - y;
-                if (rotate) {
-                    int temp = srcX;
-                    srcX = width - 1 - srcY;
-                    srcY = temp;
-                }
-
                 // Ensure coordinates are in bounds
                 srcX = Math.max(0, Math.min(width - 1, srcX));
                 srcY = Math.max(0, Math.min(height - 1, srcY));
@@ -88,33 +71,6 @@ public class CameraPanel extends JPanel {
                 int g = (rgb >> 8) & 0xFF;
                 int b = rgb & 0xFF;
 
-                // Apply grayscale
-                if (grayscale) {
-                    int gray = (r + g + b) / 3;
-                    r = g = b = gray;
-                }
-
-                // Apply brightness
-                if (brightness != 0) {
-                    r = clamp(r + brightness);
-                    g = clamp(g + brightness);
-                    b = clamp(b + brightness);
-                }
-
-                // Apply contrast
-                if (contrast != 1.0f) {
-                    r = clamp((int)((r - 128) * contrast + 128));
-                    g = clamp((int)((g - 128) * contrast + 128));
-                    b = clamp((int)((b - 128) * contrast + 128));
-                }
-
-                // Apply invert
-                if (invert) {
-                    r = 255 - r;
-                    g = 255 - g;
-                    b = 255 - b;
-                }
-
                 result.setRGB(x, y, (r << 16) | (g << 8) | b);
             }
         }
@@ -122,35 +78,16 @@ public class CameraPanel extends JPanel {
         return result;
     }
 
-    private int clamp(int value) {
-        return Math.max(0, Math.min(255, value));
-    }
-
     @Override
     protected void paintComponent(Graphics g) {
         super.paintComponent(g);
 
         if (processedImage != null) {
             Graphics2D g2d = (Graphics2D) g;
+
             g2d.setRenderingHint(RenderingHints.KEY_INTERPOLATION, RenderingHints.VALUE_INTERPOLATION_BILINEAR);
 
-            // Scale image to fit panel while maintaining aspect ratio
-            int panelWidth = getWidth();
-            int panelHeight = getHeight();
-            int imgWidth = processedImage.getWidth();
-            int imgHeight = processedImage.getHeight();
-
-            double scaleX = (double) panelWidth / imgWidth;
-            double scaleY = (double) panelHeight / imgHeight;
-            double scale = Math.min(scaleX, scaleY);
-
-            int scaledWidth = (int) (imgWidth * scale);
-            int scaledHeight = (int) (imgHeight * scale);
-
-            int x = (panelWidth - scaledWidth) / 2;
-            int y = (panelHeight - scaledHeight) / 2;
-
-            g2d.drawImage(processedImage, x, y, scaledWidth, scaledHeight, null);
+            g2d.drawImage(processedImage, 0, 0, getWidth(), getHeight(), null);
         }
     }
 
@@ -158,59 +95,4 @@ public class CameraPanel extends JPanel {
         return processedImage;
     }
 
-    // Basic effect setters
-    public void setMirror(boolean mirror) {
-        this.mirror = mirror;
-        processImage();
-        repaint();
-    }
-
-    public void setFlip(boolean flip) {
-        this.flip = flip;
-        processImage();
-        repaint();
-    }
-
-    public void setRotate(boolean rotate) {
-        this.rotate = rotate;
-        processImage();
-        repaint();
-    }
-
-    public void setGrayscale(boolean grayscale) {
-        this.grayscale = grayscale;
-        processImage();
-        repaint();
-    }
-
-    public void setInvert(boolean invert) {
-        this.invert = invert;
-        processImage();
-        repaint();
-    }
-
-    public void setBrightness(int brightness) {
-        this.brightness = brightness;
-        processImage();
-        repaint();
-    }
-
-    public void setContrast(float contrast) {
-        this.contrast = contrast;
-        processImage();
-        repaint();
-    }
-
-    public void resetEffects() {
-        this.mirror = false;
-        this.flip = false;
-        this.rotate = false;
-        this.grayscale = false;
-        this.invert = false;
-        this.brightness = 0;
-        this.contrast = 1.0f;
-        this.imageProcessor = null;
-        processImage();
-        repaint();
-    }
 }
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ColorProccessor.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ColorProccessor.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5025986
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ColorProccessor.java
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+package io.swtc.proccessing;
+
+import java.util.stream.IntStream;
+
+public class ColorProccessor {
+
+    public void process(int[] pixels, EffectState state, float[] awbGains) {
+        float[] effectiveGains = (state.awbEnabled() && awbGains != null) ? awbGains : new float[]{1f, 1f, 1f};
+
+        // Parallel processing for O(N) pixel operations
+        IntStream.range(0, pixels.length).parallel().forEach(i -> {
+            int rgb = pixels[i];
+            int r = (rgb >> 16) & 0xFF;
+            int g = (rgb >> 8) & 0xFF;
+            int b = rgb & 0xFF;
+
+            if (state.awbEnabled()) {
+                float s = state.awbStrength() / 100f;
+                r = Math.min(255, (int)(r * (1 + (effectiveGains[0] - 1) * s)));
+                g = Math.min(255, (int)(g * (1 + (effectiveGains[1] - 1) * s)));
+                b = Math.min(255, (int)(b * (1 + (effectiveGains[2] - 1) * s)));
+            }
+
+            // 2. Temperature & Tint
+            if (state.temperature() != 0) {
+                float factor = state.temperature() / 100f;
+                r = ImageUtils.clamp(r + (int)(factor * 30));
+                b = ImageUtils.clamp(b - (int)(factor * 30));
+            }
+            if (state.tint() != 0) {
+                g = ImageUtils.clamp(g + (int)((state.tint() / 100f) * 20));
+            }
+
+            // 3. Saturation
+            if (state.saturation() != 100) {
+                float factor = state.saturation() / 100f;
+                float gray = (r + g + b) / 3f;
+                r = ImageUtils.clamp((int)(gray + (r - gray) * factor));
+                g = ImageUtils.clamp((int)(gray + (g - gray) * factor));
+                b = ImageUtils.clamp((int)(gray + (b - gray) * factor));
+            }
+
+            // 4. Shadows & Highlights
+            if (state.shadows() != 0 || state.highlights() != 0) {
+                float lum = (r + g + b) / 765f; // 765 = 3 * 255
+                if (lum < 0.5f && state.shadows() != 0) {
+                    int adj = (int)((state.shadows() / 100f) * (1 - lum * 2) * 50);
+                    r = ImageUtils.clamp(r + adj);
+                    g = ImageUtils.clamp(g + adj);
+                    b = ImageUtils.clamp(b + adj);
+                } else if (lum > 0.5f && state.highlights() != 0) {
+                    int adj = (int)((state.highlights() / 100f) * (lum * 2 - 1) * 50);
+                    r = ImageUtils.clamp(r + adj);
+                    g = ImageUtils.clamp(g + adj);
+                    b = ImageUtils.clamp(b + adj);
+                }
+            }
+
+            pixels[i] = (r << 16) | (g << 8) | b;
+        });
+    }
+}
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diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ConnectionOverlay.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ConnectionOverlay.java
deleted file mode 100644
index 9be93fc..0000000
--- a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ConnectionOverlay.java
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,81 +0,0 @@
-package io.swtc.proccessing;
-
-import javax.swing.*;
-import java.awt.*;
-import java.awt.geom.CubicCurve2D;
-
-/**
- * Acts as a transparent layer over the entire window to draw connections.
- */
-public class ConnectionOverlay extends JComponent {
-    private final Component source;
-    private final Component target;
-    private final Color connectionColor;
-
-    public ConnectionOverlay(Component source, Component target, Color color) {
-        this.source = source;
-        this.target = target;
-        this.connectionColor = color;
-        setOpaque(false); // Make sure we can see through it
-    }
-
-    @Override
-    protected void paintComponent(Graphics g) {
-        super.paintComponent(g);
-        if (!source.isShowing() || !target.isShowing()) return;
-
-        Graphics2D g2d = (Graphics2D) g.create();
-        g2d.setRenderingHint(RenderingHints.KEY_ANTIALIASING, RenderingHints.VALUE_ANTIALIAS_ON);
-
-        // 1. Get absolute positions relative to this Overlay
-        Point p1 = SwingUtilities.convertPoint(source, 0, 0, this);
-        Point p2 = SwingUtilities.convertPoint(target, 0, 0, this);
-
-        int x1, y1, x2, y2, ctrl1X, ctrl2X;
-
-        // Calculate vertical centers
-        y1 = p1.y + (source.getHeight() / 2);
-        y2 = p2.y + (target.getHeight() / 2);
-
-        // 2. Logic to determine Left/Right orientation
-        // If source is to the left of target
-        if (p1.x + source.getWidth() < p2.x) {
-            x1 = p1.x + source.getWidth(); // Right edge of source
-            x2 = p2.x;                     // Left edge of target
-        }
-        // If source is to the right of target
-        else if (p1.x > p2.x + target.getWidth()) {
-            x1 = p1.x;                     // Left edge of source
-            x2 = p2.x + target.getWidth(); // Right edge of target
-        }
-        // If they are overlapping horizontally, use centers
-        else {
-            x1 = p1.x + (source.getWidth() / 2);
-            x2 = p2.x + (target.getWidth() / 2);
-        }
-
-        // 3. Dynamic Curve "Stiffness"
-        // The horizontal distance between the two points determines how far the curve pulls
-        int horizontalDist = Math.abs(x1 - x2);
-        int offset = Math.max(horizontalDist / 2, 20); // Minimum 20px pull for short distances
-
-        if (x1 < x2) {
-            ctrl1X = x1 + offset;
-            ctrl2X = x2 - offset;
-        } else {
-            ctrl1X = x1 - offset;
-            ctrl2X = x2 + offset;
-        }
-
-        // 4. Draw the Curve
-        g2d.setColor(connectionColor);
-        g2d.setStroke(new BasicStroke(3f, BasicStroke.CAP_ROUND, BasicStroke.JOIN_ROUND));
-
-        // We keep the Y coordinates for controls the same as the endpoints
-        // to create that "horizontal entry/exit" look.
-        CubicCurve2D curve = new CubicCurve2D.Float(x1, y1, ctrl1X, y1, ctrl2X, y2, x2, y2);
-        g2d.draw(curve);
-
-        g2d.dispose();
-    }
-}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/DenoiseProccessor.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/DenoiseProccessor.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..27adfa2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/DenoiseProccessor.java
@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+package io.swtc.proccessing;
+
+import java.util.stream.IntStream;
+
+public class DenoiseProccessor {
+
+    public int[] process(int[] srcPixels, int width, int height, float strength) {
+        if (strength <= 0) return srcPixels;
+
+        int[] dstPixels = new int[srcPixels.length];
+        int[] tempPixels = new int[srcPixels.length];
+
+        int radius = (int) (strength / 100f * 2) + 1;
+
+        // Pass 1: Horizontal
+        IntStream.range(0, height).parallel().forEach(y ->
+            blurLine(srcPixels, tempPixels, width, height, y, radius, true)
+        );
+
+        // Pass 2: Vertical
+        IntStream.range(0, width).parallel().forEach(x ->
+            blurLine(tempPixels, dstPixels, width, height, x, radius, false)
+        );
+
+        return dstPixels;
+    }
+
+    private void blurLine(int[] src, int[] dest, int w, int h, int lineIndex, int radius, boolean horizontal) {
+        int length = horizontal ? w : h;
+        int limit = length - 1;
+
+        for (int i = 0; i < length; i++) {
+            long rSum = 0, gSum = 0, bSum = 0;
+            int count = 0;
+            int start = Math.max(0, i - radius);
+            int end = Math.min(limit, i + radius);
+
+            for (int k = start; k <= end; k++) {
+                int idx = horizontal ? (lineIndex * w + k) : (k * w + lineIndex);
+                int rgb = src[idx];
+                rSum += (rgb >> 16) & 0xFF;
+                gSum += (rgb >> 8) & 0xFF;
+                bSum += rgb & 0xFF;
+                count++;
+            }
+
+            int targetIdx = horizontal ? (lineIndex * w + i) : (i * w + lineIndex);
+            dest[targetIdx] = ((int)(rSum/count) << 16) | ((int)(gSum/count) << 8) | (int)(bSum/count);
+        }
+    }
+}
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diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/EffectState.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/EffectState.java
index c0d45ce..c436ef5 100644
--- a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/EffectState.java
+++ b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/EffectState.java
@@ -1,25 +1,6 @@
 package io.swtc.proccessing;
 
-public class EffectState {
-    public final boolean awbEnabled, dnrEnabled, edgeEnhance;
-    public final int awbStrength, dnrSpatial, dnrTemporal;
-    public final int temperature, tint, saturation, shadows, highlights, sharpness;
-
-    public EffectState(boolean awbEnabled, int awbStrength, boolean dnrEnabled,
-                       int dnrSpatial, int dnrTemporal, int temperature, int tint,
-                       int saturation, int shadows, int highlights,
-                       int sharpness, boolean edgeEnhance) {
-        this.awbEnabled = awbEnabled;
-        this.awbStrength = awbStrength;
-        this.dnrEnabled = dnrEnabled;
-        this.dnrSpatial = dnrSpatial;
-        this.dnrTemporal = dnrTemporal;
-        this.temperature = temperature;
-        this.tint = tint;
-        this.saturation = saturation;
-        this.shadows = shadows;
-        this.highlights = highlights;
-        this.sharpness = sharpness;
-        this.edgeEnhance = edgeEnhance;
-    }
+public record EffectState(boolean awbEnabled, int awbStrength, boolean dnrEnabled, int dnrSpatial, int dnrTemporal,
+                          int temperature, int tint, int saturation, int shadows, int highlights, int sharpness,
+                          boolean edgeEnhance) {
 }
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/FilterPanel.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/FilterPanel.java
index 2258e42..c1417c4 100644
--- a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/FilterPanel.java
+++ b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/FilterPanel.java
@@ -1,273 +1,135 @@
 package io.swtc.proccessing;
 
+import io.swtc.proccessing.ui.UIFactory;
+import io.swtc.proccessing.ui.sections.*;
 import javax.swing.*;
 import javax.swing.border.EmptyBorder;
-import javax.swing.border.TitledBorder;
 import java.awt.*;
-import java.awt.event.ComponentAdapter;
-import java.awt.event.ComponentEvent;
-import java.awt.image.BufferedImage;
-import java.util.Random;
 
+/**
+ * This is basically the UI Commander, this orchestrates the whole ui package into one useful
+ * feature
+ *
+ * Without this the code will look like ass
+ * */
 public class FilterPanel extends JPanel {
 
     private final CameraPanel cameraPanel;
-    private final AutoGainProcessor autoGainProcessor;
+    private final AWBProccessor awbProcessor;
     private final PresetLibrary presetLibrary;
-    private final Color connectionColor;
 
-    private JCheckBox awbEnabled, dnrEnabled, edgeEnhance;
-    private JSlider awbStrength, dnrStrength, dnrTemporal, sharpness;
-    private JSlider saturation, temperature, tint, shadows, highlights;
-    private JComboBox<String> presetCombo;
+    private WhiteBalanceSection awbSection;
+    private DNRSection dnrSection;
+    private ColorSection colorSection;
+    private DetailSection detailSection;
 
     private float[] currentGains = {1f, 1f, 1f};
 
     public FilterPanel(CameraPanel cameraPanel) {
         this.cameraPanel = cameraPanel;
-        this.autoGainProcessor = new AutoGainProcessor();
+        this.awbProcessor = new AWBProccessor();
         this.presetLibrary = new PresetLibrary();
 
-        // FIX: Randomize color with high saturation so it stands out
-        Random rand = new Random();
-        this.connectionColor = Color.getHSBColor(rand.nextFloat(), 0.9f, 0.9f);
-
-        setLayout(new BoxLayout(this, BoxLayout.Y_AXIS));
-        setBorder(new EmptyBorder(10, 10, 10, 10));
-
+        initializePanel();
         buildUI();
-        initListeners(); // Initialize anti-ghosting listeners
+        initGlobalListeners();
     }
 
+    private void initializePanel() {
+        setLayout(new BorderLayout());
+        setBorder(new EmptyBorder(10, 10, 10, 10));
+    }
 
     private void buildUI() {
-        add(createPresetPanel());
-        add(Box.createRigidArea(new Dimension(0, 10)));
+        PresetSection presetSection = new PresetSection(presetLibrary, this::applyPresetToUI, this::getCurrentState);
+        add(presetSection, BorderLayout.NORTH);
 
-        JPanel container = new JPanel();
-        container.setLayout(new BoxLayout(container, BoxLayout.Y_AXIS));
+        JPanel scrollContainer = new JPanel();
+        scrollContainer.setLayout(new BoxLayout(scrollContainer, BoxLayout.Y_AXIS));
 
-        container.add(createAWBPanel());
-        container.add(Box.createRigidArea(new Dimension(0, 10)));
-        container.add(createDNRPanel());
-        container.add(Box.createRigidArea(new Dimension(0, 10)));
-        container.add(createColorPanel());
-        container.add(Box.createRigidArea(new Dimension(0, 10)));
-        container.add(createDetailPanel());
+        awbSection = new WhiteBalanceSection(this::performOneTimeBalance, this::applyToCamera);
+        dnrSection = new DNRSection(this::applyToCamera);
+        colorSection = new ColorSection(this::applyToCamera);
+        detailSection = new DetailSection(this::applyToCamera);
 
-        JScrollPane scroll = new JScrollPane(container);
-        scroll.setBorder(null);
-        scroll.getVerticalScrollBar().setUnitIncrement(16);
-        add(scroll);
+        scrollContainer.add(awbSection);
+        scrollContainer.add(Box.createRigidArea(new Dimension(0, 10)));
+        scrollContainer.add(dnrSection);
+        scrollContainer.add(Box.createRigidArea(new Dimension(0, 10)));
+        scrollContainer.add(colorSection);
+        scrollContainer.add(Box.createRigidArea(new Dimension(0, 10)));
+        scrollContainer.add(detailSection);
 
-        add(Box.createRigidArea(new Dimension(0, 10)));
-        add(createActionPanel());
+        add(UIFactory.createTransparentScrollPane(scrollContainer), BorderLayout.CENTER);
+
+        JPanel footer = new JPanel(new GridLayout(1, 1, 5, 5));
+        footer.setBorder(new EmptyBorder(10, 0, 0, 0));
+        footer.add(UIFactory.createActionButton("Reset All Factory Settings", e -> resetUI()));
+        add(footer, BorderLayout.SOUTH);
     }
 
     public EffectState getCurrentState() {
         return new EffectState(
-                awbEnabled.isSelected(), awbStrength.getValue(),
-                dnrEnabled.isSelected(), dnrStrength.getValue(), dnrTemporal.getValue(),
-                temperature.getValue(), tint.getValue(), saturation.getValue(),
-                shadows.getValue(), highlights.getValue(),
-                sharpness.getValue(), edgeEnhance.isSelected()
+                awbSection.isEnabled(), awbSection.getStrength(),
+                dnrSection.isEnabled(), dnrSection.getSpatial(), dnrSection.getTemporal(),
+                colorSection.getTemp(), colorSection.getTint(), colorSection.getSaturation(),
+                colorSection.getShadows(), colorSection.getHighlights(),
+                detailSection.getSharpness(), detailSection.isEdgeEnhanceEnabled()
         );
     }
 
-    // Inside AdvancedEffectsPanel.java
-
-    private void initListeners() {
-        ComponentAdapter repaintListener = new ComponentAdapter() {
-            @Override
-            public void componentMoved(ComponentEvent e) {
-                updateOverlay();
-            }
-            @Override
-            public void componentResized(ComponentEvent e) {
-                updateOverlay();
-            }
-        };
-
-        this.addComponentListener(repaintListener);
-        if (this.cameraPanel != null) {
-            this.cameraPanel.addComponentListener(repaintListener);
-        }
-    }
-
-    private void updateOverlay() {
-        RootPaneContainer root = (RootPaneContainer) SwingUtilities.getWindowAncestor(this);
-        if (root != null) {
-            root.getGlassPane().repaint();
-        }
-    }
-
     private void applyToCamera() {
+        if (cameraPanel == null) return;
+
         EffectState state = getCurrentState();
         cameraPanel.setImageProcessor(img ->
                 ImageEffectEngine.applyEffects(img, state, currentGains)
         );
     }
 
-    private JPanel createPresetPanel() {
-        JPanel panel = new JPanel(new BorderLayout(5, 5));
-        panel.setBorder(createTitledBorder("Presets"));
-
-        presetCombo = new JComboBox<>(new String[]{"Custom", "Natural", "Vivid", "Portrait", "Low Light", "Cinematic"});
-        JButton saveBtn = new JButton("Save");
-
-        presetCombo.addActionListener(e -> {
-            String selected = (String) presetCombo.getSelectedItem();
-            EffectState state = presetLibrary.get(selected);
-            if (state != null) applyPresetToUI(state);
-        });
-
-        saveBtn.addActionListener(e -> {
-            String name = JOptionPane.showInputDialog(this, "Preset Name:");
-            if (name != null) {
-                presetLibrary.savePreset(name, getCurrentState());
-                presetCombo.addItem(name);
-            }
-        });
-
-        panel.add(presetCombo, BorderLayout.CENTER);
-        panel.add(saveBtn, BorderLayout.EAST);
-        return panel;
-    }
-
-    private JPanel createDNRPanel() {
-        JPanel panel = new JPanel();
-        panel.setLayout(new BoxLayout(panel, BoxLayout.Y_AXIS));
-        panel.setBorder(createTitledBorder("3D Denoise (DNR)"));
-
-        dnrEnabled = new JCheckBox("Enable Temporal Denoise");
-        dnrStrength = addSliderToPanel(panel, "Spatial Strength", 0, 100, 30, "%");
-        dnrTemporal = addSliderToPanel(panel, "Temporal Strength", 0, 100, 50, "%");
-
-        dnrEnabled.addActionListener(e -> {
-            boolean enabled = dnrEnabled.isSelected();
-            dnrStrength.setEnabled(enabled);
-            dnrTemporal.setEnabled(enabled);
-            applyToCamera();
-        });
-
-        dnrStrength.setEnabled(false);
-        dnrTemporal.setEnabled(false);
-
-        panel.add(dnrEnabled, 0);
-        return panel;
-    }
-
-    private JPanel createDetailPanel() {
-        JPanel panel = new JPanel();
-        panel.setLayout(new BoxLayout(panel, BoxLayout.Y_AXIS));
-        panel.setBorder(createTitledBorder("Detail & Sharpness"));
-
-        sharpness = addSliderToPanel(panel, "Sharpness", 0, 200, 100, "%");
-        edgeEnhance = new JCheckBox("Edge Enhancement");
-
-        edgeEnhance.addActionListener(e -> applyToCamera());
-
-        panel.add(edgeEnhance);
-        return panel;
-    }
-
-    private JPanel createAWBPanel() {
-        JPanel panel = new JPanel();
-        panel.setLayout(new BoxLayout(panel, BoxLayout.Y_AXIS));
-        panel.setBorder(createTitledBorder("White Balance"));
-
-        awbEnabled = new JCheckBox("Enable AWB");
-        JPanel sPanel = createSliderPanel("Strength", 0, 100, 100, "%");
-        awbStrength = (JSlider) sPanel.getComponent(1);
-        JButton balanceBtn = new JButton("Balance Now");
-
-        awbEnabled.addActionListener(e -> {
-            boolean active = awbEnabled.isSelected();
-            awbStrength.setEnabled(active);
-            balanceBtn.setEnabled(active);
-            if (active) performOneTimeBalance();
-            else { currentGains = new float[]{1f, 1f, 1f}; applyToCamera(); }
-        });
-
-        awbStrength.addChangeListener(e -> { if(!awbStrength.getValueIsAdjusting()) applyToCamera(); });
-        balanceBtn.addActionListener(e -> performOneTimeBalance());
-
-        panel.add(awbEnabled);
-        panel.add(sPanel);
-        panel.add(balanceBtn);
-        return panel;
-    }
-
-    private JPanel createColorPanel() {
-        JPanel panel = new JPanel();
-        panel.setLayout(new BoxLayout(panel, BoxLayout.Y_AXIS));
-        panel.setBorder(createTitledBorder("Color Grading"));
-
-        temperature = addSliderToPanel(panel, "Temperature", -100, 100, 0, "");
-        tint = addSliderToPanel(panel, "Tint", -100, 100, 0, "");
-        saturation = addSliderToPanel(panel, "Saturation", 0, 200, 100, "%");
-        shadows = addSliderToPanel(panel, "Shadows", -100, 100, 0, "");
-        highlights = addSliderToPanel(panel, "Highlights", -100, 100, 0, "");
-
-        return panel;
-    }
-
+    /**
+     * call awb stuff
+     */
     private void performOneTimeBalance() {
-        BufferedImage img = cameraPanel.getCurrentProcessedImage();
+        java.awt.image.BufferedImage img = cameraPanel.getCurrentProcessedImage();
         if (img != null) {
             int[] pixels = img.getRGB(0, 0, img.getWidth(), img.getHeight(), null, 0, img.getWidth());
-            currentGains = autoGainProcessor.calculateAutoGains(pixels);
+            currentGains = awbProcessor.calculateAutoGains(pixels);
             applyToCamera();
         }
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Update for a specified state
+     * */
     private void applyPresetToUI(EffectState s) {
-        awbEnabled.setSelected(s.awbEnabled);
-        awbStrength.setValue(s.awbStrength);
-        dnrEnabled.setSelected(s.dnrEnabled);
-        dnrStrength.setValue(s.dnrSpatial);
-        temperature.setValue(s.temperature);
-        tint.setValue(s.tint);
-        saturation.setValue(s.saturation);
-        shadows.setValue(s.shadows);
-        highlights.setValue(s.highlights);
-        sharpness.setValue(s.sharpness);
-        edgeEnhance.setSelected(s.edgeEnhance);
+        awbSection.setState(s.awbEnabled(), s.awbStrength());
+        dnrSection.setState(s.dnrEnabled(), s.dnrSpatial(), s.dnrTemporal());
+        colorSection.setState(s.temperature(), s.tint(), s.saturation(), s.shadows(), s.highlights());
+        detailSection.setState(s.sharpness(), s.edgeEnhance());
+
+        // Reset gains if AWB is disabled in the preset
+        if (!s.awbEnabled()) currentGains = new float[]{1f, 1f, 1f};
+
         applyToCamera();
     }
 
-    private JSlider addSliderToPanel(JPanel parent, String label, int min, int max, int val, String unit) {
-        JPanel p = createSliderPanel(label, min, max, val, unit);
-        JSlider s = (JSlider) p.getComponent(1);
-        s.addChangeListener(e -> { if(!s.getValueIsAdjusting()) applyToCamera(); });
-        parent.add(p);
-        parent.add(Box.createRigidArea(new Dimension(0, 5)));
-        return s;
-    }
-
-    private JPanel createSliderPanel(String label, int min, int max, int initial, String unit) {
-        JPanel panel = new JPanel(new BorderLayout());
-        JLabel title = new JLabel(label + ": " + initial + unit);
-        JSlider slider = new JSlider(min, max, initial);
-        slider.addChangeListener(e -> title.setText(label + ": " + slider.getValue() + unit));
-        panel.add(title, BorderLayout.NORTH);
-        panel.add(slider, BorderLayout.CENTER);
-        return panel;
-    }
-
-    private TitledBorder createTitledBorder(String title) {
-        return BorderFactory.createTitledBorder(BorderFactory.createEtchedBorder(), title);
-    }
-
-    private JPanel createActionPanel() {
-        JPanel panel = new JPanel(new GridLayout(1, 2, 10, 0));
-        JButton reset = new JButton("Reset All");
-        reset.addActionListener(e -> resetUI());
-        panel.add(reset);
-        return panel;
-    }
-
     private void resetUI() {
         applyPresetToUI(new EffectState(false, 100, false, 30, 50, 0, 0, 100, 0, 0, 100, false));
     }
+
+    private void initGlobalListeners() {
+        java.awt.event.ComponentAdapter repaintListener = new java.awt.event.ComponentAdapter() {
+            @Override public void componentMoved(java.awt.event.ComponentEvent e) { updateOverlay(); }
+            @Override public void componentResized(java.awt.event.ComponentEvent e) { updateOverlay(); }
+        };
+
+        this.addComponentListener(repaintListener);
+        if (cameraPanel != null) cameraPanel.addComponentListener(repaintListener);
+    }
+
+    private void updateOverlay() {
+        RootPaneContainer root = (RootPaneContainer) SwingUtilities.getWindowAncestor(this);
+        if (root != null) root.getGlassPane().repaint();
+    }
 }
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ImageEffectEngine.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ImageEffectEngine.java
index 65eb22f..1a763ff 100644
--- a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ImageEffectEngine.java
+++ b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ImageEffectEngine.java
@@ -4,144 +4,37 @@ import java.awt.image.BufferedImage;
 
 public class ImageEffectEngine {
 
+    private static final ColorProccessor colorProcessor = new ColorProccessor();
+    private static final DenoiseProccessor denoiseProcessor = new DenoiseProccessor();
+    private static final SharpnessProccessor sharpnessProcessor = new SharpnessProccessor();
+
     public static BufferedImage applyEffects(BufferedImage img, EffectState state, float[] currentGains) {
         if (img == null) return null;
 
+        // 1. Extract raw data (High Performance)
         int width = img.getWidth();
         int height = img.getHeight();
-        BufferedImage result = new BufferedImage(width, height, BufferedImage.TYPE_INT_RGB);
+        int[] pixels = ImageUtils.getPixels(img);
 
-        for (int y = 0; y < height; y++) {
-            for (int x = 0; x < width; x++) {
-                int rgb = img.getRGB(x, y);
-                int r = (rgb >> 16) & 0xFF;
-                int g = (rgb >> 8) & 0xFF;
-                int b = rgb & 0xFF;
+        // NOTE: If we want to avoid modifying the original image's backing array,
+        // we should clone 'pixels' here. If in-place modification is okay, we proceed.
+        // int[] workingPixels = pixels.clone();
+        int[] workingPixels = pixels; // Assuming in-place is fine for performance
 
-                // 1. AWB
-                if (state.awbEnabled) {
-                    float s = state.awbStrength / 100f;
-                    r = (int) Math.min(255, r * (1 + (currentGains[0] - 1) * s));
-                    g = (int) Math.min(255, g * (1 + (currentGains[1] - 1) * s));
-                    b = (int) Math.min(255, b * (1 + (currentGains[2] - 1) * s));
-                }
+        // 2. Apply Color Pipeline (In-Place)
+        colorProcessor.process(workingPixels, state, currentGains);
 
-                // 2. Temp & Tint
-                if (state.temperature != 0) {
-                    float factor = state.temperature / 100f;
-                    r = clamp(r + (int)(factor * 30));
-                    b = clamp(b - (int)(factor * 30));
-                }
-                if (state.tint != 0) {
-                    g = clamp(g + (int)((state.tint / 100f) * 20));
-                }
-
-                // 3. Saturation
-                if (state.saturation != 100) {
-                    float factor = state.saturation / 100f;
-                    float gray = (r + g + b) / 3f;
-                    r = clamp((int)(gray + (r - gray) * factor));
-                    g = clamp((int)(gray + (g - gray) * factor));
-                    b = clamp((int)(gray + (b - gray) * factor));
-                }
-
-                // 4. Shadows/Highlights
-                float lum = (r + g + b) / 3f / 255f;
-                if (lum < 0.5f && state.shadows != 0) {
-                    int adj = (int)((state.shadows / 100f) * (1 - lum * 2) * 50);
-                    r = clamp(r + adj); g = clamp(g + adj); b = clamp(b + adj);
-                } else if (lum > 0.5f && state.highlights != 0) {
-                    int adj = (int)((state.highlights / 100f) * (lum * 2 - 1) * 50);
-                    r = clamp(r + adj); g = clamp(g + adj); b = clamp(b + adj);
-                }
-
-                result.setRGB(x, y, (r << 16) | (g << 8) | b);
-            }
+        // 3. Apply Sharpness (Returns new array if applied)
+        if (state.sharpness() != 100 || state.edgeEnhance()) {
+            workingPixels = sharpnessProcessor.process(workingPixels, width, height, state.sharpness(), state.edgeEnhance());
         }
 
-        if (state.sharpness != 100 || state.edgeEnhance) {
-            result = applySharpness(result, state.sharpness / 100f, state.edgeEnhance);
+        // 4. Apply Denoise (Returns new array if applied)
+        if (state.dnrEnabled()) {
+            workingPixels = denoiseProcessor.process(workingPixels, width, height, state.dnrSpatial());
         }
 
-        if (state.dnrEnabled) {
-            result = applyDenoise(result, state.dnrSpatial / 100f);
-        }
-
-        return result;
-    }
-
-    private static BufferedImage applySharpness(BufferedImage img, float amount, boolean edgeEnhance) {
-        if (amount == 1f && !edgeEnhance) return img;
-
-        int width = img.getWidth();
-        int height = img.getHeight();
-        BufferedImage result = new BufferedImage(width, height, BufferedImage.TYPE_INT_RGB);
-
-        float[][] kernel = edgeEnhance ?
-                new float[][]{{0, -1, 0}, {-1, 5, -1}, {0, -1, 0}} :
-                new float[][]{{-1, -1, -1}, {-1, 9, -1}, {-1, -1, -1}};
-
-        for (int y = 1; y < height - 1; y++) {
-            for (int x = 1; x < width - 1; x++) {
-                float r = 0, g = 0, b = 0;
-
-                for (int ky = -1; ky <= 1; ky++) {
-                    for (int kx = -1; kx <= 1; kx++) {
-                        int rgb = img.getRGB(x + kx, y + ky);
-                        float weight = kernel[ky + 1][kx + 1] * (amount - 1) / 8f;
-                        if (kx == 0 && ky == 0) weight += 1;
-
-                        r += ((rgb >> 16) & 0xFF) * weight;
-                        g += ((rgb >> 8) & 0xFF) * weight;
-                        b += (rgb & 0xFF) * weight;
-                    }
-                }
-
-                result.setRGB(x, y, (clamp((int)r) << 16) | (clamp((int)g) << 8) | clamp((int)b));
-            }
-        }
-
-        return result;
-    }
-
-    private static BufferedImage applyDenoise(BufferedImage img, float strength) {
-        if (strength == 0) return img;
-
-        int width = img.getWidth();
-        int height = img.getHeight();
-        BufferedImage result = new BufferedImage(width, height, BufferedImage.TYPE_INT_RGB);
-
-        int radius = (int)(strength * 2) + 1;
-
-        for (int y = 0; y < height; y++) {
-            for (int x = 0; x < width; x++) {
-                int rSum = 0, gSum = 0, bSum = 0, count = 0;
-
-                for (int dy = -radius; dy <= radius; dy++) {
-                    for (int dx = -radius; dx <= radius; dx++) {
-                        int nx = Math.min(width - 1, Math.max(0, x + dx));
-                        int ny = Math.min(height - 1, Math.max(0, y + dy));
-
-                        int rgb = img.getRGB(nx, ny);
-                        rSum += (rgb >> 16) & 0xFF;
-                        gSum += (rgb >> 8) & 0xFF;
-                        bSum += rgb & 0xFF;
-                        count++;
-                    }
-                }
-
-                int r = rSum / count;
-                int g = gSum / count;
-                int b = bSum / count;
-
-                result.setRGB(x, y, (r << 16) | (g << 8) | b);
-            }
-        }
-
-        return result;
-    }
-
-    private static int clamp(int val) {
-        return Math.max(0, Math.min(255, val));
+        // 5. Reconstruct Image
+        return ImageUtils.createFromPixels(workingPixels, width, height);
     }
 }
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ImageUtils.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ImageUtils.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1d8117a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ImageUtils.java
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+package io.swtc.proccessing;
+
+import java.awt.Graphics;
+import java.awt.image.BufferedImage;
+import java.awt.image.DataBufferInt;
+
+public class ImageUtils {
+
+    public static int[] getPixels(BufferedImage img) {
+        return ((DataBufferInt) ensureIntRGB(img).getRaster().getDataBuffer()).getData();
+    }
+
+    public static BufferedImage createFromPixels(int[] pixels, int width, int height) {
+        BufferedImage img = new BufferedImage(width, height, BufferedImage.TYPE_INT_RGB);
+        int[] dst = ((DataBufferInt) img.getRaster().getDataBuffer()).getData();
+        System.arraycopy(pixels, 0, dst, 0, pixels.length);
+        return img;
+    }
+
+    public static BufferedImage ensureIntRGB(BufferedImage img) {
+        if (img.getType() == BufferedImage.TYPE_INT_RGB) {
+            return img;
+        }
+        BufferedImage newImg = new BufferedImage(img.getWidth(), img.getHeight(), BufferedImage.TYPE_INT_RGB);
+        Graphics g = newImg.getGraphics();
+        g.drawImage(img, 0, 0, null);
+        g.dispose();
+        return newImg;
+    }
+
+    public static int clamp(int val) {
+        if (val < 0) return 0;
+        if (val > 255) return 255;
+        return val;
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/SharpnessProccessor.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/SharpnessProccessor.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4dd36cb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/SharpnessProccessor.java
@@ -0,0 +1,70 @@
+package io.swtc.proccessing;
+
+import java.util.stream.IntStream;
+
+public class SharpnessProccessor {
+
+    public int[] process(int[] srcPixels, int width, int height, float amount, boolean edgeEnhance) {
+        if (amount == 0 && !edgeEnhance) return srcPixels;
+
+        int[] dstPixels = new int[srcPixels.length];
+
+        // Normalization setup
+        float centerWeight = edgeEnhance ? 5f : 9f;
+        float neighborWeight = -1f;
+        float strength = (amount / 100f);
+        // Adjust strength scaling to match your original "amount - 1 / 8f" logic if needed,
+        // but typically sharpness is 0.0 to 1.0.
+        // Adapting to your specific previous math:
+        float weightFactor = (amount / 100f - 1) / 8f;
+
+        // Parallel loop skipping borders
+        IntStream.range(1, height - 1).parallel().forEach(y -> {
+            int yOffset = y * width;
+            for (int x = 1; x < width - 1; x++) {
+                int i = yOffset + x;
+
+                float rAcc = 0, gAcc = 0, bAcc = 0;
+
+                // Center
+                int pC = srcPixels[i];
+                float wC = centerWeight * weightFactor + 1.0f;
+                rAcc += ((pC >> 16) & 0xFF) * wC;
+                gAcc += ((pC >> 8) & 0xFF) * wC;
+                bAcc += (pC & 0xFF) * wC;
+
+                // Neighbors (North, South, East, West)
+                int[] neighbors = {
+                    srcPixels[i - width], srcPixels[i + width],
+                    srcPixels[i - 1], srcPixels[i + 1]
+                };
+
+                float wN = neighborWeight * weightFactor;
+                for(int p : neighbors) {
+                    rAcc += ((p >> 16) & 0xFF) * wN;
+                    gAcc += ((p >> 8) & 0xFF) * wN;
+                    bAcc += (p & 0xFF) * wN;
+                }
+
+                // Diagonals (only if not edge enhance mode, per your original code)
+                if (!edgeEnhance) {
+                    int[] diags = {
+                        srcPixels[i - width - 1], srcPixels[i - width + 1],
+                        srcPixels[i + width - 1], srcPixels[i + width + 1]
+                    };
+                    for(int p : diags) {
+                        rAcc += ((p >> 16) & 0xFF) * wN;
+                        gAcc += ((p >> 8) & 0xFF) * wN;
+                        bAcc += (p & 0xFF) * wN;
+                    }
+                }
+
+                dstPixels[i] = (ImageUtils.clamp((int)rAcc) << 16) |
+                               (ImageUtils.clamp((int)gAcc) << 8) |
+                               ImageUtils.clamp((int)bAcc);
+            }
+        });
+
+        return dstPixels;
+    }
+}
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diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/WebcamCaptureLoop.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/WebcamCaptureLoop.java
index 77ba110..fbac654 100644
--- a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/WebcamCaptureLoop.java
+++ b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/WebcamCaptureLoop.java
@@ -34,7 +34,18 @@ public class WebcamCaptureLoop {
 
         Thread captureThread = new Thread(() -> {
             // this is where we open it. if the res isnt known then it fucks up.
-            webcam.open();
+            try {
+                webcam.open();
+            } catch (WebcamException e) {
+                JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(
+                        null,
+                        "WebcamException" + e.getMessage(),
+                        "WebcamException",
+                        JOptionPane.ERROR_MESSAGE
+                );
+            } finally {
+                webcam.open();
+            }
 
             while (running) {
                 BufferedImage img = webcam.getImage();
diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/FilterSection.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/FilterSection.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6eb3966
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/FilterSection.java
@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+package io.swtc.proccessing.ui;
+
+import javax.swing.*;
+import java.awt.*;
+
+public abstract class FilterSection extends JPanel {
+
+    public FilterSection(String title) {
+        setLayout(new BoxLayout(this, BoxLayout.Y_AXIS));
+        setBorder(BorderFactory.createTitledBorder(
+            BorderFactory.createEtchedBorder(), title));
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Helper to create and add a slider in one line
+     */
+    protected LabeledSlider addSlider(String label, int min, int max, int val, String unit) {
+        LabeledSlider ls = new LabeledSlider(label, min, max, val, unit);
+        add(ls);
+        return ls;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Helper to add spacing between elements
+     */
+    protected void addPadding(int height) {
+        add(Box.createRigidArea(new Dimension(0, height)));
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/LabeledSlider.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/LabeledSlider.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..58904f9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/LabeledSlider.java
@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+package io.swtc.proccessing.ui;
+
+import javax.swing.*;
+import javax.swing.border.EmptyBorder;
+import java.awt.*;
+
+public class LabeledSlider extends JPanel {
+    private final JSlider slider;
+    private final JLabel label;
+    private final String title;
+    private final String unit;
+
+    public LabeledSlider(String title, int min, int max, int value, String unit) {
+        this.title = title;
+        this.unit = unit;
+        setLayout(new BorderLayout());
+
+        label = new JLabel(title + ": " + value + unit);
+        slider = new JSlider(min, max, value);
+
+        // Internal listener to update the text label as user drags
+        slider.addChangeListener(e -> updateLabel());
+
+        add(label, BorderLayout.NORTH);
+        add(slider, BorderLayout.CENTER);
+        setBorder(new EmptyBorder(5, 0, 5, 0));
+    }
+
+    private void updateLabel() {
+        label.setText(title + ": " + slider.getValue() + unit);
+    }
+
+    public int getValue() { return slider.getValue(); }
+
+    public void setValue(int val) {
+        slider.setValue(val);
+        updateLabel();
+    }
+
+    public JSlider getSlider() { return slider; }
+
+    public void addChangeListener(javax.swing.event.ChangeListener cl) {
+        slider.addChangeListener(cl);
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/UIFactory.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/UIFactory.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8fa07d6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/UIFactory.java
@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+package io.swtc.proccessing.ui;
+
+import javax.swing.*;
+import javax.swing.border.EmptyBorder;
+import java.awt.*;
+
+public class UIFactory {
+
+    public static JButton createActionButton(String text, java.awt.event.ActionListener listener) {
+        JButton btn = new JButton(text);
+        btn.addActionListener(listener);
+        return btn;
+    }
+
+    public static JScrollPane createTransparentScrollPane(Component view) {
+        JScrollPane scroll = new JScrollPane(view);
+        scroll.setBorder(null);
+        scroll.getVerticalScrollBar().setUnitIncrement(16);
+        return scroll;
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/sections/ColorSection.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/sections/ColorSection.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c62e1f9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/sections/ColorSection.java
@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+package io.swtc.proccessing.ui.sections;
+
+import io.swtc.proccessing.ui.FilterSection;
+import io.swtc.proccessing.ui.LabeledSlider;
+
+public class ColorSection extends FilterSection {
+    private final LabeledSlider temp, tint, sat, shadows, highlights;
+
+    public ColorSection(Runnable onUpdate) {
+        super("Color Grading");
+
+        temp = addSlider("Temperature", -100, 100, 0, "");
+        tint = addSlider("Tint", -100, 100, 0, "");
+        sat = addSlider("Saturation", 0, 200, 100, "%");
+        shadows = addSlider("Shadows", -100, 100, 0, "");
+        highlights = addSlider("Highlights", -100, 100, 0, "");
+
+        LabeledSlider[] sliders = {temp, tint, sat, shadows, highlights};
+        for (LabeledSlider s : sliders) {
+            s.addChangeListener(e -> { if(!s.getSlider().getValueIsAdjusting()) onUpdate.run(); });
+        }
+    }
+
+    public int getTemp() { return temp.getValue(); }
+    public int getTint() { return tint.getValue(); }
+    public int getSaturation() { return sat.getValue(); }
+    public int getShadows() { return shadows.getValue(); }
+    public int getHighlights() { return highlights.getValue(); }
+
+    public void setState(int t, int ti, int s, int sh, int hi) {
+        temp.setValue(t);
+        tint.setValue(ti);
+        sat.setValue(s);
+        shadows.setValue(sh);
+        highlights.setValue(hi);
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/sections/DNRSection.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/sections/DNRSection.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ffdc94d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/sections/DNRSection.java
@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+package io.swtc.proccessing.ui.sections;
+
+import io.swtc.proccessing.ui.FilterSection;
+import io.swtc.proccessing.ui.LabeledSlider;
+import javax.swing.*;
+
+public class DNRSection extends FilterSection {
+    private final JCheckBox enabled;
+    private final LabeledSlider spatial;
+    private final LabeledSlider temporal;
+
+    public DNRSection(Runnable onUpdate) {
+        super("3D Denoise (DNR)");
+
+        enabled = new JCheckBox("Enable Temporal Denoise");
+        spatial = addSlider("Spatial Strength", 0, 100, 30, "%");
+        temporal = addSlider("Temporal Strength", 0, 100, 50, "%");
+
+        // Logic: Disable sliders if DNR is off
+        enabled.addActionListener(e -> {
+            updateEnabledStates();
+            onUpdate.run();
+        });
+
+        spatial.addChangeListener(e -> { if(!spatial.getSlider().getValueIsAdjusting()) onUpdate.run(); });
+        temporal.addChangeListener(e -> { if(!temporal.getSlider().getValueIsAdjusting()) onUpdate.run(); });
+
+        add(enabled, 0); // Checkbox at top
+        updateEnabledStates();
+    }
+
+    private void updateEnabledStates() {
+        boolean active = enabled.isSelected();
+        spatial.getSlider().setEnabled(active);
+        temporal.getSlider().setEnabled(active);
+    }
+
+    public boolean isDnrEnabled() { return enabled.isSelected(); }
+    public int getSpatial() { return spatial.getValue(); }
+    public int getTemporal() { return temporal.getValue(); }
+
+    public void setState(boolean isEnabled, int s, int t) {
+        enabled.setSelected(isEnabled);
+        spatial.setValue(s);
+        temporal.setValue(t);
+        updateEnabledStates();
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/sections/DetailSection.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/sections/DetailSection.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d051b24
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/sections/DetailSection.java
@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+package io.swtc.proccessing.ui.sections;
+
+import io.swtc.proccessing.ui.FilterSection;
+import io.swtc.proccessing.ui.LabeledSlider;
+import javax.swing.*;
+
+public class DetailSection extends FilterSection {
+    private final LabeledSlider sharpness;
+    private final JCheckBox edgeEnhance;
+
+    public DetailSection(Runnable onUpdate) {
+        super("Detail & Sharpness");
+
+        sharpness = addSlider("Sharpness", 0, 200, 100, "%");
+        edgeEnhance = new JCheckBox("Edge Enhancement");
+
+        sharpness.addChangeListener(e -> {
+            if (!sharpness.getSlider().getValueIsAdjusting()) onUpdate.run();
+        });
+
+        edgeEnhance.addActionListener(e -> onUpdate.run());
+
+        add(edgeEnhance);
+    }
+
+    public int getSharpness() { return sharpness.getValue(); }
+    public boolean isEdgeEnhanceEnabled() { return edgeEnhance.isSelected(); }
+
+    public void setState(int sharpVal, boolean edgeActive) {
+        sharpness.setValue(sharpVal);
+        edgeEnhance.setSelected(edgeActive);
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/sections/PresetSection.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/sections/PresetSection.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9f10ccb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/sections/PresetSection.java
@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+package io.swtc.proccessing.ui.sections;
+
+import io.swtc.proccessing.EffectState;
+import io.swtc.proccessing.PresetLibrary;
+import javax.swing.*;
+import java.awt.*;
+import java.util.function.Consumer;
+import java.util.function.Supplier;
+
+public class PresetSection extends JPanel {
+    private final JComboBox<String> presetCombo;
+    private final JButton saveBtn;
+
+    public PresetSection(PresetLibrary library, Consumer<EffectState> onPresetSelected, Supplier<EffectState> stateSupplier) {
+        setLayout(new BorderLayout(5, 5));
+        setBorder(BorderFactory.createTitledBorder(BorderFactory.createEtchedBorder(), "Presets"));
+
+        presetCombo = new JComboBox<>(new String[]{"Custom", "Natural", "Vivid", "Portrait", "Low Light", "Cinematic"});
+        saveBtn = new JButton("Save");
+
+        presetCombo.addActionListener(e -> {
+            String selected = (String) presetCombo.getSelectedItem();
+            EffectState state = library.get(selected);
+            if (state != null) onPresetSelected.accept(state);
+        });
+
+        saveBtn.addActionListener(e -> {
+            String name = JOptionPane.showInputDialog(this, "Preset Name:");
+            if (name != null && !name.trim().isEmpty()) {
+                library.savePreset(name, stateSupplier.get());
+                presetCombo.addItem(name);
+                presetCombo.setSelectedItem(name);
+            }
+        });
+
+        add(presetCombo, BorderLayout.CENTER);
+        add(saveBtn, BorderLayout.EAST);
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/sections/WhiteBalanceSection.java b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/sections/WhiteBalanceSection.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..10a329a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/io/swtc/proccessing/ui/sections/WhiteBalanceSection.java
@@ -0,0 +1,49 @@
+package io.swtc.proccessing.ui.sections;
+
+import io.swtc.proccessing.ui.FilterSection;
+import io.swtc.proccessing.ui.LabeledSlider;
+import javax.swing.*;
+
+public class WhiteBalanceSection extends FilterSection {
+    private final JCheckBox enabled;
+    private final LabeledSlider strength;
+    private final JButton balanceBtn;
+
+    public WhiteBalanceSection(Runnable onBalanceNow, Runnable onUpdate) {
+        super("White Balance");
+
+        enabled = new JCheckBox("Enable AWB");
+        strength = addSlider("Strength", 0, 100, 100, "%");
+        balanceBtn = new JButton("Balance Now");
+
+        enabled.addActionListener(e -> {
+            updateEnabledStates();
+            onUpdate.run();
+        });
+
+        strength.addChangeListener(e -> {
+            if (!strength.getSlider().getValueIsAdjusting()) onUpdate.run();
+        });
+
+        balanceBtn.addActionListener(e -> onBalanceNow.run());
+
+        add(enabled, 0);
+        add(balanceBtn);
+        updateEnabledStates();
+    }
+
+    private void updateEnabledStates() {
+        boolean active = enabled.isSelected();
+        strength.getSlider().setEnabled(active);
+        balanceBtn.setEnabled(active);
+    }
+
+    public boolean isEnabled() { return enabled.isSelected(); }
+    public int getStrength() { return strength.getValue(); }
+
+    public void setState(boolean isEnabled, int str) {
+        enabled.setSelected(isEnabled);
+        strength.setValue(str);
+        updateEnabledStates();
+    }
+}
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diff --git a/src/test/java/AutoGainProcessorTest.java b/src/test/java/AWBProccessorTest.java
similarity index 94%
rename from src/test/java/AutoGainProcessorTest.java
rename to src/test/java/AWBProccessorTest.java
index 3bc4ab5..fc85e0c 100644
--- a/src/test/java/AutoGainProcessorTest.java
+++ b/src/test/java/AWBProccessorTest.java
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-import io.swtc.proccessing.AutoGainProcessor;
+import io.swtc.proccessing.AWBProccessor;
 import org.junit.jupiter.api.BeforeEach;
 import org.junit.jupiter.api.DisplayName;
 import org.junit.jupiter.api.Test;
@@ -13,13 +13,13 @@ import static org.junit.jupiter.api.Assertions.assertTrue;
 * of displaying stuff.
 * */
 
-class AutoGainProcessorTest {
+class AWBProccessorTest {
 
-    private AutoGainProcessor processor;
+    private AWBProccessor processor;
 
     @BeforeEach
     void setUp() {
-        processor = new AutoGainProcessor();
+        processor = new AWBProccessor();
     }
 
     @Test