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Applying effects 125

To apply 2D filter effects:

1. Select Filter Effects... from the Format menu (or via the right-click

menu). The Filter Effects dialog appears.

2. To apply a particular effect, check its box in the list at left.

3. To adjust the properties of a specific effect, select its name and vary the

dialog controls. Adjust the sliders or enter specific values to vary the

combined effect. (You can also select a slider and use the keyboard

arrows.) Options differ from one effect to another.

4. Click OK to apply the effect or Cancel to abandon changes.

Creating outlines

Scrapbook Artist lets you create a coloured outline around items, especially text

and shapes (as a filter effect). For any outline, you can set the outline width,

colour fill, transparency, and blend mode. The outline can also take a gradient

fill, a unique contour fill (fill runs from the inner to outer edge of the outline

width), or pattern fill and can also sit inside, outside, or be centreed on the item

edge.

As with all effects you can switch the outline effect on and off. You'll be able to

apply a combination of 2D or 3D filter effects along with your outline, by

checking other options in the Filter Effects dialog.

Blur

Various blur effects can be applied to Scrapbook Artist items. The types of blur

include:

Gaussian: the effect smooths by averaging pixels using a weighted

curve.

Zoom: applies converging streaks to the image to simulate a zoom

lens.

Radial: applies concentric streaks to the item to simulate a rotating

camera or subject.

Motion: applies straight streaks to the item to simulate the effect of

camera or subject movement.

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