This help file contains topics about selected dialog boxes in your PhotoImpact package. You can access these topics through those dialog boxes or by navigating through a main help file associated with one of the PhotoImpact programs.


Creative

Accesses a submenu for applying the following effects.

Animation Studio Applies motion-simulated effects to the image or text object, such as ripples, diffuse, gaussian blur, etc. Animation effects can be directly saved as a GIF file.

Artist Texture Create unique textures and effects for backgrounds or buttons. Textures can also be converted into animated GIFs, using Ulead GIF Animator.

Creative Warp Distorts an image or selection by applying a mirrored texture. Textures can also be converted into animated GIFs, using Ulead GIF Animator.

Lighting Applies a cool lighting effects to your images in the form of lightning, spotlight, halo, fireworks, and laser, among others.

Painting Applies different textures that can make your image appear as if it has been painted on canvas, with water colors or oil paints.

Particle Applies natural effects such as bubbles, rain, snow and clouds.

Transform Applies effects such as pinch, punch, whirlpool and diffuse.

Type Effect Applies natural and other effects such as metal, snow, fire, glass, metal and many others. The effect that applied to your text or object can be saved as a image or a GIF animation file.

  Lighting dialog box

  Type dialog box

  Particle dialog box

  Transform dialog box

  Painting dialog box

  Creative Warp dialog box

  Artist Texture dialog box


This command is only available if the image is in True Color mode.


Magic

This command opens a submenu listing a variety of spectacular effects you can apply to your image.

Kaleidoscope Generates a pattern based on the placement of a reflection in the image.

Light Creates a focused or diffused beam on an image.

Magic Gradient Fills an image with specially designed gradients.

Turnpage Curls up a corner of an image to make it appear like you are turning a page.

Other plug-ins If you add any compatible third-party plug-ins (such as Kai’s Power Tools), they will also appear in the All submenu and at the bottom of the Effect menu.

  Turnpage dialog box

  Light dialog box

  Kaleidoscope dialog box

  Magic Gradient dialog box


Lighting dialog box - Lightning Basic
  Basic	  Advanced

The Lightning effect consists of the main lightning body and forks branching out of it. Click the Basic tab to specify settings for the main lightning body. Use the Key frame control to produce animated lightning effects.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply a lighting effect to the image.

Width Adjust the intensity of the lightning effect. The higher the value the more the lightning becomes intense.

Seed Changes the direction of the lightning randomly.

Frequency Sets the number of times the lightning rotates. A higher number results in more turning points.

Amplitude Sets the extent of movement in the lightning body. A high number adds more alternating "peaks" to the lightning.

Brightness Adjust the luminosity of the lightning. The higher the value the more the lightning becomes illuminated.

Opacity Adjust the transparency level of the lightning in relation to the image. A low value makes the lightning more transparent, a high value more opaque.

Color Click the color box to change the color of the lightning (the default color is white).

Reset Click to place the lightning back to its default position. The adjustments made to the settings will not be reverted back to their default settings.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

Ambient light color Click the color box to change the color tone of your image.

Ambient light strength By default, your image is made to look dimmer in order for the effect to "stand out". Enter a higher number or move the slider to make the image look brighter.

Elements Lists the effects to be applied to your image. Click the + button to add an effect to the list and click - to remove an effect. Click the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through this effect list.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Lighting dialog box - Lightning Advanced
  Basic	  Advanced

The Lightning effect consists of the main lightning body and forks branching out of it. Click the Advanced tab to change fork settings. Use the Key frame control to produce animated lightning effects.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply a lighting effect to the image.

Fork no. Determine the number of forks that stick out from the main lightning. The maximum number of forks is 20.

Fork length and Fork width Adjust the size of the forks in the lightning. The higher the value the larger the size.

Fork angle Sets the angle of the forks away from the tangent angle of the lightning body.

Fork amplitude Sets the extent of movement in the forks. A high value adds more alternating "peaks" to the forks, producing a more electrifying effect.

Glow out Adjust the width of the glow coming from the lightning. The higher the value the bigger the glow.

Glow bright Adjust the intensity of the glow. The higher the value the more intense the glow becomes.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

Ambient light color Click the color box to change the color tone of your image.

Ambient light strength By default, your image is made to look dimmer in order for the effect to "stand out". Enter a higher number or move the slider to make the image look brighter.

Elements Lists the effects to be applied to your image. Click the + button to add an effect to the list and click - to remove an effect. Click the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through this effect list.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


You may reposition any of the effects by moving your mouse over the preview window. When the mouse pointer changes to a 4-headed arrow, click and drag the effect to a desired location on the image.

To change the angle of the Lightning effect, click and drag the upper or lower end to a desired position. To adjust the length, click one end of the lightning and drag to increase or decrease the length.


Lighting dialog box - Fireworks Basic
  Basic	  Advanced

The Fireworks effect adds exploding fireworks to an image. Click the Basic tab to change the overall look of the effect. Use the Key frame control to produce animated firework effects.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply a lighting effect to the image.

Brightness Adjusts the intensity of the fireworks. The higher the value the more intense the fireworks become.

Density Determines the number of star particles contained in the effect. The maximum number of star particles is 500.

Fall speed Determines the direction where the star particles will fly off from the center of the fireworks. The higher the value the more the star particles will be influenced by gravity. A value of 0 creates an effect that the star particles are exploding into every direction.

Hue change Adjusts the hue of the fireworks.

Completeness Adjust the distance of the star particles from the initial position where the fireworks exploded.

Initial speed Determines the take-off direction of the star particles. A positive value results in the particles taking off towards the right direction. A negative value results in the particles taking off towards the left direction.

Hue variation Changes the color variety in the effect. A high value introduces more colors to the effect. (The default value is 0 and the fireworks appear only in a single color.)

Sun color This is the color inside the core of the star particle. Click the color box to change the color.

Star color This is the color of the star particle and its tail. Click the color box to change the color.

Reset Click to place the fireworks back to its default position. The adjustments made to the settings will not be reverted back to their default settings.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

Ambient light color Click the color box to change the color tone of your image.

Ambient light strength By default, your image is made to look dimmer in order for the effect to "stand out". Enter a higher number or move the slider to make the image look brighter.

Elements Lists the effects to be applied to your image. Click the + button to add an effect to the list and click - to remove an effect. Click the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through this effect list.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Lighting dialog box - Fireworks Advanced
  Basic	  Advanced

The Fireworks Effect adds exploding fireworks to an image. Click the Advanced tab to customize more settings for the star particles in the effect. Use the Key frame control to produce animated fireworks effects.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply a lighting effect to the image.

Sun range Adjusts the intensity of the glow of the inner core of the particles. The higher the value the more the intense the glow is.

Softness Adjusts the softness value of the glow of the particle. A low value makes the glow of the particles more luminous.

Star range Adjusts the length of the spikes of the star particles. The higher the value the longer the spike.

Star spikes Determines the number of spikes in the star particles. The maximum number of spikes is 20.

Tail length Adjusts the length of the star particles. The higher the value the more the tail of the particle is extended towards the center of the fireworks.

Tail opacity Adjust the transparency value of the tail of the star particle. A low value results in a tail that is more transparent. A high value results in a tail that is more opaque.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

Ambient light color Click the color box to change the color tone of your image.

Ambient light strength By default, your image is made to look dimmer in order for the effect to "stand out". Enter a higher number or move the slider to make the image look brighter.

Elements Lists the effects to be applied to your image. Click the + button to add an effect to the list and click - to remove an effect. Click the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through this effect list.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Lighting dialog box - Lens flare Basic
  Basic	  Advanced

The Lens flare effect adds a glowing flare to an image. This effect looks very much like the flare you see from the sun when you try to stare at it. Click the Basic tab to change the overall look of the effect. Use the Key frame control to produce animated effects.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply a lighting effect to the image.

Lens type Each zoom lens type produces a different flare combination. Select an option that gives a desirable effect.

Intensity Adjusts the brightness of the overall effect.

Size Adjusts the size of the glowing flare.

Light color Click the color box to change the color of the glowing light.

Reset Click to place the lens flare back in its default position. The adjustments made to the settings will not be reverted back to their default settings.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

Ambient light color Click the color box to change the color tone of your image.

Ambient light strength By default, your image is made to look dimmer in order for the effect to "stand out". Enter a higher number or move the slider to make the image look brighter.

Elements Lists the effects to be applied to your image. Click the + button to add an effect to the list and click - to remove an effect. Click the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through this effect list.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Lighting dialog box - Light bulb Basic
  Basic	  Advanced

The Light bulb effect simulates the lighting effect produced by your regular light bulb. Click the Basic tab to change the overall look of the effect. Use the Key frame control to produce animated effects.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply a lighting effect to the image.

Range Adjusts the illumination radius of the light bulb. The higher the value the bigger circular area the light bulb illuminates.

Strength Adjusts the brightness of the light source. The higher the value the brighter the illumination.

Softness Adjusts the blending value of the illumination and the image. A high value gives a softer feeling. A value of 0 makes the outline of the illuminated area distinct.

Star spikes Determine the number of rays emanating from the light source. The maximum number of spikes is 30.

Star size Sets the length of the light rays.

Light color Click the color box to change the color of the light source.

Reset Click to place the light bulb back to its default position. The adjustments made to the settings will not be reverted back to their default settings.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

Ambient light color Click the color box to change the color tone of your image.

Ambient light strength By default, your image is made to look dimmer in order for the effect to "stand out". Enter a higher number or move the slider to make the image look brighter.

Elements Lists the effects to be applied to your image. Click the + button to add an effect to the list and click - to remove an effect. Click the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through this effect list.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Lighting dialog box - Light bulb Advanced
  Basic	  Advanced

The Light bulb effect simulates the lighting effect produced by your regular light bulb. Click the Advanced tab to customize more settings for the effect. Use the Key frame control to produce animated effects.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply a lighting effect to the image.

Variance Adjusts length variety to the light rays. A high value produces different lengths, while a low value gives more consistent lengths.

Rotation Rotates the light rays. Going through the values from 0 to 360 rotates the light rays in a clockwise direction.

Spread angle Adjusts the degree of radiance for the light source. A high value makes the light source more radiant, producing wide-angled light rays.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

Ambient light color Click the color box to change the color tone of your image.

Ambient light strength By default, your image is made to look dimmer in order for the effect to "stand out". Enter a higher number or move the slider to make the image look brighter.

Elements Lists the effects to be applied to your image. Click the + button to add an effect to the list and click - to remove an effect. Click the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through this effect list.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Lighting dialog box - Halo Basic
  Basic	  Advanced

The Halo effect adds a circle of light to an image. Click the Basic tab to change the overall look of the effect. Use the Key frame control to produce animated effects.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply a lighting effect to the image.

Halo brightness Adjusts the intensity of the light of the halo. The higher the value the more intense the halo is.

Halo radius Adjusts the size of the halo. The higher the value the bigger the size of the halo.

Expand range Adjusts the length of the glow from the halo to the surrounding image. The higher the value the longer the length of the glow.

Sun brightness Adjusts the intensity of the light of the light source. The higher the value the more intense the light is.

Sun radius Adjusts the size of the inner light source. The higher the value the bigger the size of the inner light source.

Color ramp Select which color ramp to use for the circle of light: RGB (Red, Green, Blue) or HSB (Hue, Saturation, Brightness).

Body color This is the color of the light of the halo. Click the color box to change this color.

Glow color This is the color emanating from the halo to its surroundings. Click the color box to change this color.

Sun color This is the color of the inner light source. Click the color box to change this color.

Reset Click to place the halo back to its default position. The adjustments made to the settings will not be reverted back to their default settings.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

Ambient light color Click the color box to change the color tone of your image.

Ambient light strength By default, your image is made to look dimmer in order for the effect to "stand out". Enter a higher number or move the slider to make the image look brighter.

Elements Lists the effects to be applied to your image. Click the + button to add an effect to the list and click - to remove an effect. Click the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through this effect list.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Lighting dialog box - Halo Advanced
  Basic	  Advanced

The Halo effect adds a circle of light to an image. Click the Advanced tab to customize more settings for the effect. Use the Key frame control to produce animated effects.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply a lighting effect to the image.

Variance Gives the effect a more rough or smoother look. A lower value smooths out outer edges of the light circle.

Softness Adjusts the lighting mood of the inner light source.

Rotation Rotates the circle of light. Increasing the value rotates it clockwise and decreasing the value rotates it counterclockwise.

Shape seed Changes the shape of the light circle. A lower value produces a spherical shape. A higher value distorts the shape.

Merge mode Select the way to merge the effect with the base image.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

Ambient light color Click the color box to change the color tone of your image.

Ambient light strength By default, your image is made to look dimmer in order for the effect to "stand out". Enter a higher number or move the slider to make the image look brighter.

Elements Lists the effects to be applied to your image. Click the + button to add an effect to the list and click - to remove an effect. Click the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through this effect list.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible Key frame control and Save are disabled. The effect will be applied as a still image not an animation.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Lighting dialog box - Spotlight Basic
  Basic	  Advanced

Click the Basic tab to change the overall look of the spotlight effect. Use the Key frame control to produce animated effects.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply a lighting effect to the image.

Brightness Adjusts the light intensity of the spotlight and its light source. The higher the value the more intense the spotlight and its light source becomes.

Softness Adjusts the blending value of the spotlight and the image. A high value gives a softer feeling. A value of 0 makes the outline of the spotlight area distinct..

Rotation Changes the direction where the spotlight "hits". Going through the values from 0 to 360 rotates the spotlight counter clockwise.

Split range Adjusts the size of the spotlight. The higher the value the bigger the spotlight.

Distance Adjusts the distance between the light source and the spotlight. Adjusting moves the spotlight and not the light source.

Spot brightness Adjusts the light intensity of the spotlight. The higher the value the more intense the spotlight is.

Shape ratio Changes the shape of the spotlight. A higher value gives it a more circular look. A lower value makes it more spherical.

Color Click the color box to change the color of the spotlight.

Reset Click to place the spotlight light source back to its default position. The adjustments made to the settings will not be reverted back to their default settings

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

Ambient light color Click the color box to change the color tone of your image.

Ambient light strength By default, your image is made to look dimmer in order for the effect to "stand out". Enter a higher number or move the slider to make the image look brighter.

Elements Lists the effects to be applied to your image. Click the + button to add an effect to the list and click - to remove an effect. Click the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through this effect list.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Lighting dialog box - Spotlight Advanced
  Basic	  Advanced

Click the Advanced tab to customize more settings for the spotlight effect. Use the Key frame control to produce animated effects.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply a lighting effect to the image.

Variance Gives the spotlight effect a rougher or smoother look.

Lamp size Adjusts the size of the light source.

Project mode Select Horizontal floor to project the spotlight downwards, as if directing the spotlight to a stage floor. Select Vertical wall to project the spotlight lengthwise, as if directing the spotlight to a wall. (Use the Rotation slider to select which area to project the spotlight.)

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

Ambient light color Click the color box to change the color tone of your image.

Ambient light strength By default, your image is made to look dimmer in order for the effect to "stand out". Enter a higher number or move the slider to make the image look brighter.

Elements Lists the effects to be applied to your image. Click the + button to add an effect to the list and click - to remove an effect. Click the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through this effect list.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Lighting dialog box - Meteor

This effect looks as if a flashing meteor is falling from the sky. The Basic tab settings change the overall look of the effect. Use the Key frame control to produce animated effects.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply a lighting effect to the image.

Brightness Adjusts the light intensity of the meteor. The higher the value the more intense the meteor becomes.

Size Adjusts the size of the falling meteor. The higher the value the bigger the size of the meteor.

Length Adjusts the tail length of the falling meteor. The higher the value the longer the tail.

Variance Apply a rough or smooth effect on the surface of the meteor. A low value creates a smooth surfaced meteor. A high value creates a speckled surface meteor

Rotation Rotates the meteor to change flight direction. Going through the values from 0 to 360 rotates the meteor counter clockwise.

Color Click this color box to change the light color which glows from the falling meteor.

Reset Click to place the meteor back to its default position. The adjustments made to the settings will not be reverted back to their default settings

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

Ambient light color Click the color box to change the color tone of your image.

Ambient light strength By default, your image is made to look dimmer in order for the effect to "stand out". Enter a higher number or move the slider to make the image look brighter.

Elements Lists the effects to be applied to your image. Click the + button to add an effect to the list and click - to remove an effect. Click the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through this effect list.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Lighting dialog box - Comet Basic
  Basic	  Advanced

The Comet effect adds a comet to the image. Click the Basic tab to change the overall look of the effect. Use the Key frame control to produce animated effects.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply a lighting effect to the image.

Brightness Adjusts the light intensity of the meteor. The higher the value the more intense the meteor becomes.

Size Changes the size of the comet. The higher the value the bigger the comet.

Tail length Adjusts the length of the comet's tail. The higher the value the longer the tail.

Rotation Rotates the comet to change its flight direction. Going through the values from 0 to 360 rotates the meteor counter clockwise.

Main color Click this color box to mix a color with the glowing light that's emanating from the comet.

Primary tail color Click this color box to change the color of the comet's tail.

Reset Click to place the comet back to its default position. The adjustments made to the settings will not be reverted back to their default settings

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

Ambient light color Click the color box to change the color tone of your image.

Ambient light strength By default, your image is made to look dimmer in order for the effect to "stand out". Enter a higher number or move the slider to make the image look brighter.

Elements Lists the effects to be applied to your image. Click the + button to add an effect to the list and click - to remove an effect. Click the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through this effect list.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Lighting dialog box - Comet Advanced
  Basic	  Advanced

This effect adds a comet to the image. Click the Advanced tab to customize more settings for the effect. Use the Key frame control to produce animated effects.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply a lighting effect to the image.

Variance Gives the effect a rough or smoother look. Decreasing the value makes the light appear softer.

Ionic number Determines the number of additional tails for the comet. The maximum number of tails is 5.

Cometary range Adjust the angle of light which radiates from the comet towards its tail.

Ionic range Adjusts the angle of light that radiates from the comet towards the additional tails.

Cometary deviate Shifts the light range so that light emanates only from one side of the comet's tail. Increasing the value shifts the light range to the left side. Decreasing the value makes the light appear to the right side of the comet's tail.

Ionic deviate Changes the position of the additional tails.

Ionic color Click this color box to change the color of additional tails added to the comet.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

Ambient light color Click the color box to change the color tone of your image.

Ambient light strength By default, your image is made to look dimmer in order for the effect to "stand out". Enter a higher number or move the slider to make the image look brighter.

Elements Lists the effects to be applied to your image. Click the + button to add an effect to the list and click - to remove an effect. Click the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through this effect list.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Lighting dialog box - Laser Basic
  Basic	  Advanced

This effect adds a laser beam to the image. Click the Basic tab to change the overall look of the effect. Use the Key frame control to produce animated effects.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply a lighting effect to the image.

Mode Select a shape (linear or spiral) from the drop-down list.

Length Adjusts the length of the laser beam.

Range Adjusts the width of the laser beam.

Angle Rotates the falling comet to change its flight direction. Going through the values from 0 to 360 rotates the meteor counter clockwise.

Brightness Adjusts the light intensity of the comet. The higher the value the more intense the comet becomes.

Softness Adjusts how the laser beam glows. Decreasing the value makes the laser glow brighter.

Color ramp Select which color ramp to use for the laser beam: RGB (Red, Green, Blue) or HSB (Hue, Saturation, Brightness).

Body color This is the light color of the laser beam. Click the color box to change this color.

Glow color This is the color of the glowing light surrounding the laser beam. Click the color box to change this color.

Reset Click to place the laser back to its default position. The adjustments made to the settings will not be reverted back to their default settings

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

Ambient light color Click the color box to change the color tone of your image.

Ambient light strength By default, your image is made to look dimmer in order for the effect to "stand out". Enter a higher number or move the slider to make the image look brighter.

Elements Lists the effects to be applied to your image. Click the + button to add an effect to the list and click - to remove an effect. Click the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through this effect list.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


You may reposition any of the effects by moving your mouse over the preview window. When the mouse pointer changes to a 4-headed arrow, click and drag the effect to a desired location on the image.


Key Frame Control

Preview slider Drag the slider  [image]  to preview the progress of the animation.

Key frame controller  [image]  Diamonds on this slider are "key frames". Click on a diamond to jump to a point on the clip and change effect settings.

Add key frame Click  [image]  to add a key frame.

Delete key frame Click  [image]  to remove a key frame.

Reverse key frame Click  [image]  to flip the key frames around and reverse the effect of the animation. (This button is enabled only when there are key frames in the animated clip.)

Ping mode Click  [image]  to enable auto reverse. When selected, preview reverses the effect when it reaches the end of the clip and continues in this manner until you click Stop.

Loop mode Click  [image]  to enable continuous play. When selected, preview will continuously repeat the clip from beginning to end until you click Stop.

Note: When neither Ping nor Loop mode are selected, preview will only play one cycle.

Play Click  [image]  to play the animated effect in the preview window.

Stop Click  [image]  to stop the preview.

Current frame  [image]  Shows the frame number the preview is in.

Total frames  [image]  Allows you to specify the total number of frames for your clip. Enter a desired number or click the arrow buttons to increase/decrease the number of frames.

  Creating animated lighting effects


Ulead Grayscale Color Picker dialog box
  Color	  Grayscale

Choose Grayscale colors visually from a Grayscale palette.

Grayscale palette Click to select a color from the palette or drag the slider at the bottom until you reach the desired color.

New / Current block The left side shows the color under the mouse pointer. The right side shows the color defined by the gray value boxes. When you click on the image, both colors become the same.

Gray value Enter a new value for the gray channel here if you don't want to use the palette.


Animation Studio dialog box - Ripple

Simulates an effect that the image is being viewed like the surface of the water when disturbed.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply an animation effect to the image.

Direction Select the type of ripple to apply to the image. Select Radial to create a ripple effect like a pebble being dropped in the water. Select Linear to create a ripple effect that is similar to that of the wind blowing over the surface of the water.

Frequency Determines the numbers of ripples created.

Amplitude Adjusts the height of the ripple or wave that was created. The higher the value the taller the height of the wave is.

The following settings' availability depends on what type of Direction is chosen. Radius appears if Center is selected and Turbulence appears if Edge is selected.

Radius Determines the size of the ripple effect on the image. The higher the value the more the effect, originating from the center, affects a greater part of the image.

Turbulence Adjusts the degree of distortion in the water. The higher the value the more the water is disturbed.

Angle Adjusts the position where the wave originates. The positive values represent the various positions where the wave can start when you turn clockwise from the 180o position; the negative values when you turn counter clockwise. A value of 0 creates the wave from the 180o position.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Animation Studio dialog box - Diffusion

Simulates an effect that the image is being disintegrated.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply an animation effect to the image.

Type Select the part of the image that is going to be affected by the diffusion effect. There are three options for you to choose from: Normal, Light only and Dark only. Select Normal for the effect to affect the whole image. Select Light for the effect to affect only the light colored pixels in the image. Select Dark for the effect to affect only the dark colored pixels in the image.

Level Adjusts the degree of diffusion on the image. The higher the value the more the image is diffused.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Animation Studio dialog box - Gaussian blur

Simulates an effect that the image is slowly being distorted.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply an animation effect to the image.

Variance Adjusts the degree of blurring on the image. The higher the value the more the image is blurred.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Animation Studio dialog box - Signature

Simulates an effect that text is being written on the image.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply an animation effect to the image.

Smooth Adjusts smoothness of the hard corners of the signature.

Size Adjust the thickness of the pen stroke. The higher the value the thicker the pen stroke.

Level Adjusts the length of the pen stroke that is shown on the image. The higher the value the more the signature is shown on the image.

Pen color Chooses the color of the pen stroke.

Clear Erases all the pen strokes made in the image.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Animation Studio dialog box - Wave

Simulates an effect that makes an image or object move in a wavy pattern.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply an animation effect to the image.

Level Adjusts the completeness level of the wavy motion. The higher the value the the motion of your text object is more closed to be finished on the image.

Amplitude Adjusts the height of the wave pattern that the image or object will follow. The higher the value the taller the height of the wave is.

Frequency Adjusts the number of waves on the wave pattern. The higher the value the greater the number of waves.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Animation Studio dialog box - Jump

Simulates an effect that the object or image is hopping from one position to another with the object or image having a trail behind it.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply an animation effect to the image.

Direction Determines where the trail of the object or image will appear. Selecting left will result in a trail that is behind an object or image moving to the left. Selecting right will result in a trail that is behind an object or image moving to the right.

Level Adjusts the position of the object or image that is shown on the document. The higher the value the more the object is shown on the image.

Amplitude Adjusts the height of the wave pattern that the image or object will follow. A low value will result in the wave pattern’s height being short; a high value will result in the wave pattern’s height being tall.

Frequency Adjusts the number of waves on the wave pattern. The lower the value, the less the number of waves.

Motion blur Adjusts the length of the trail of the object or image. The higher the value the longer the trail.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Animation Studio dialog box - Puzzle

Breaks the image into rectangular puzzle pieces then simulates an effect similar to that of solving a sliding-puzzle.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply an animation effect to the image.

Switches Adjusts the number of times the puzzle pieces will rearrange themselves before making the image whole again.

Columns  Determines the number of columns in the image.

Rows Determines the number of rows in the image.

Seed Determines what area of puzzle pieces will initially move. The values represent the various starting positions.

Level Adjust the degree of disarrangement of the puzzle pieces of the image. A low value results in the puzzle tiles of the image being slightly disarranged. A high value results in the puzzle tiles of the image being disarranged a lot.

Background color Select the color for the cut lines and the empty box in the image.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Animation Studio dialog box - Whirlpool

Simulates an effect that the image is being twisted in a swirling pattern.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply an animation effect to the image.

Radius Determines the size of the whirlpool effect on the image. A low value will limit the whirlpool effect, originating from the center of the image, to a small part of image. A high value will result in having the whirlpool effect, originating from the center of the image, affect a greater part of the image.

Angle Determines the rotation degree of the whirlpool. The higher the value the more the effect, originating from the center, affects a greater part of the image.

Range Adjusts the soft edge value of the outline of the circle. The higher the value the more the outline is blended with image outside of it. A value of 0 will result in the outline of the circle being distinct.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Animation Studio dialog box - Motion Blur

Simulates an effect that the image has the appearance of a streaking movement.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply an animation effect to the image.

Basic Tab:

Motion type Select one of the three types of blurring for the image.

Linear produces an effect that the image is moving along a straight line.

Whirlpool produces an effect that the image is swirling.

Wave produces an effect the image is moving along a wavy pattern similar to that of viewing an object while there is hot vapor rising from the ground.

Frequency Controls the degree of motion. The higher the value the more the image is distorted according to the selected wave type. This setting is enabled when either whirlpool or Wave is selected.

Amplitude Adjusts the strength of the wave. The higher the value, the taller the wave. This setting is only enabled when Wave is selected.

Length Adjusts the speed of the motion. The higher the value the more the image will appear that it is moving very fast.

Advanced Tab:

Focus Adjusts the radius of the inner circle. The higher the value the bigger the radius of the circle becomes. The area that is inside the circle is not affected by the motion blur.

Focal range Adjusts the soft edge value of the outline of the inner circle. The higher the value the less blending will occur between the outline and motion blur outside of it therefore the outline is more distinct.

Motion blur Adjusts the radius of the outer circle. The higher the value the smaller the radius of the circle becomes. The area that is between the outlines of the outer and inner circle is the area that is affected by the motion blur.

Motion range Adjusts the soft edge value of the outline of the outer circle The higher the value the less blending will occur between the outline and motion blur outside of it therefore the outline is more distinct.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Animation Studio dialog box - Turnpage

Simulates an effect similar to that of a page being turned from its corner. There is a handle bar that has nodes for you to adjust the slant angle and degree of turning of the page curl.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply an animation effect to the image.

Basic Tab:

Type Select the shape of the page curl. Cylinder produces a page turn similar to that of rolling a paper over a rolling pin. Corn produces a page turn similar to that of curling a paper to create an ice cream cone.

Mode Select the appearance of the curled portion. Opaque applies the selected background color to the curl. Reverse produces a reflection of the image on the curl. Transparent produces a see through curl therefore you can still  see the image under the curl.

Corner Select the corner of the image that is going to be curled.

Advanced Tab:

Angle Adjusts the curling degree of the page curl. The higher the value the more the page curl is coiled into the type of curl selected.

Light direction Adjusts the position of the light source. The higher the value the more the light source is moved to the edge of the page curl. A value of zero positions the light source at the beginning of the page curl.

Background Choose the reflection color in the curl.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Animation Studio dialog box - Droplet

Simulates an effect similar to that of raindrops dropping in a pond of water.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply an animation effect to the image.

Amount Determines the number of ripples in the image. The maximum number of ripples in the water is 10.

Light Adjusts the visibility of the selected ripple in the image. The higher the value the more apparent the ripple will be in the image.

Warp Adjusts to select the degree of turbulence in the water for the selected ripple. The higher the value the more the water in the ripple is disturbed.

ThicknessAdjusts the thickness of the selected ripple. The higher the value the thicker the ripple will become. The inner circle will be the one adjusted.

Size Adjusts the size of the selected ripple. The higher the value the bigger the ripple will become. The outer and inner circles will be adjusted proportionally.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behavior at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Animation Studio dialog boxes

Click an animation effect to learn more about the contents of its dialog box.

  Ripple	  Puzzle

  Diffusion	  Whirlpool

  Gaussian blur	  Droplet

  Signature	  Motion blur

  Wave	  Turnpage

  Jump


Click Loop mode  [image]  to enable continuous play. When selected, preview will continuously repeat the clip from beginning to end until you click Stop.


This help file contains topics about selected dialog boxes in your PhotoImpact package. You can access these topics through those dialog boxes or by navigating through a main help file associated with one of the PhotoImpact programs.


Turnpage dialog box

Curls up a corner of an image like you're turning a page.

Sample source & control points Displays the currently selected image with a line that has nodes. You can adjust the slant angle and the page turning rate by adjusting the nodes on the line.

Type Select the shape of the curl to apply.

Mode Select the appearance of the curled portion.

Background color Displays the current background color. Click to change the background color.

Corner Select which corner to curl up.

Angle Click and drag the red dot or click on the +/- buttons to define the page curl size. The higher the value the more the page is curled to the selected curl type.

Lighting direction Click and drag the lighting direction control point to define the shadow effect of the curled portion. The adjustments can be seen in the preview window but are not yet applied until you click OK.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Add Adds the custom settings to the EasyPalette.


Select the curl shape.

  Results in a cylindrical curl.

  Results in a conical curl.


Select the appearance of the curled portion.

  Opaque Shows a non-transparent curl.

  Reverse Shows a reflection of the image on the curl.

  Transparent Shows the image through the curl.


Magic Gradient dialog box

Fills an image with specially designed gradients.

Ring palette window Displays the ring palette containing the set and order of colors used in the current magic gradient effect. (The order of the colors starts from the left middle part of the ring which is at 0 degrees and makes a 360 degree turn.)

Edit Click to create your own ring palette.

Reflect control button Reverses the order of the second set of ring palette colors (per two groups) applied in the magic gradient effect.

Hue shift control Adjusts the hue in the ring palette without changing the saturation and brightness. Click and drag the index in the color hue bar or enter the desired hue value.

Ring control Rotates the color ring changing the first color of the set. Enter the degree of turn.

Repeat number Define the number of times to repeat the ring palette in the pattern.

Mode Select a pattern to use in the effect. (For some modes, move the pointer to the sample set window and if the pointer changes to a hand shape, you can move the center point of the gradient. Click and drag to the desired center point position.)

Slope Allows you to specify the pattern's direction. Click and drag the red dot to determine the selected mode's degree of turn.

Frequency Allows you specify the number of times to apply the pattern in the magic gradient effect. Click and drag the pointer to the desired number of patterns.

Amplitude Allows you to specify the length and width of the pattern. Click and drag the pointer to the desired ripple or wavy effect.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Add Adds the custom gradient and settings to the EasyPalette.


  When selected, and the repeat number is set to at least 2, the first set of colors is applied in the regular order and the second set is applied in the same order, reversed. This arrangement is applicable for every two sets of colors.


Light dialog box

Creates a focused or diffused beam on an image.

Sample source & control points window Displays the currently selected image and the light control points. You can adjust the position of the light by clicking and dragging the red control point. You can also adjust the direction of the light rays by clicking and dragging the blue control point.

Exposure control bar Displays the current exposure value. Drag the red pointer to define the exposure value. (Lower values result in less pronounced effects.)

Ambience brightness control bar Displays the current ambience brightness value. Drag the red pointer to define the ambience brightness value. (Lower values produce darker images.)

Ambience brightness color option Displays the current ambience brightness color. Click to change the ambience color.

Light brightness control bar Displays the current light brightness value. Drag the red pointer to define the light brightness value. (Lower values result in less effect of the selected light color on images.)

Light brightness color option Displays the current source light color. Click to change the source light's color.

Light spread, distance, & elevation window Displays the size and coverage area of the light to apply. Move your mouse over any of the control points to adjust, or you can define more precise settings using the corresponding entry boxes.

Skew Defines the angle at which the light's beam is focused with reference to the center of light source. You can also adjust this value in the Preview window, which is the blue square that you can drag within a 360 degree angle. (Note: Test effect by assigning a high value for Spread and low values for Distance and Elevation.)

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Add Click to add the settings for this dialog box to the EasyPalette.


Kaleidoscope dialog box

Thumbnail Click and drag the control points to resize and rotate the position of the reflection in the image.

Preview window Displays a preview of the effect.

Samples Click a thumbnail to apply the effect to the image.

Preview Minimizes the dialog box and displays the effect on the actual image before applying it.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette.


Type Effect dialog box - Gradient

Applies a gradient fill mask to the selection or object.

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to select a predefined effect.

Parameters

Linear Gradually fills the selection with different saturation values of the selected color from top to bottom.

Rectangular Gradually fills the selection with different saturation values of the selected color from the center extending towards the edges in a rectangular pattern.

Circular Gradually fills the selection with different saturation values of the selected color from the center extending towards the edges in a circular pattern.

Color range Select the start and end levels of the gradient fill mask.

Fill color Select to fill the mask with the selected color. Clear to retain image data.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Type Effect dialog box - Hole

Fills the entire selection or object mask with duplicates of a selected pattern.

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to select a predefined effect.

Parameters

Shape Displays the selected mask shape. Click to select another mask shape.

Size Adjust the size of each pattern tile in the pattern effect. The higher the value the bigger the pattern tile becomes. A very high value will cause the pattern tile to change its shape.

Variation Adjust the distribution of the patterns in the image. A higher value distributes the pattern more randomly. A lower value applies less variation and creates a grid from the shapes.

Invert Select to switch the colors of the selection and the pattern.

Fill color Select to fill the image with the selected color. Clear to retain image data.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Type Effect dialog box - Glass

Creates a peak-valley style variation on the edge of the object or selection to produce light and dark areas.

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to select a predefined effect.

Parameters

Reflection Select the number of peaks and valleys.

Fuzziness Adjusts the softness of the edges of the glass frame.

Color Select the color of the glass.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Type Effect dialog box - Metal

Creates a peak-valley style variation on the object or selection to produce light and dark areas.

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to select a predefined effect.

Parameters

Reflection Select the number of peaks and valleys.

Fuzziness Adjusts the softness of the edges of the metal frame.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Type Effect dialog box - Emboss

Embosses the selection or object from the base image.

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to select a predefined effect.

Parameters

Thickness Adjust the height of the bevel edge. The higher the value the more the selection is embossed from the base image.

Level Adjusts the contrast between the bevel edge and the base image. The higher the value the more the bevel edge becomes distinct.

Direction Adjusts the position of the light source. A value of –360 or 360 positions the light source on the right of the embossed object. Going through the values from –360 to 360 rotates the light source counter clockwise.

Bevel shape Select the emboss edge style.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Type Effect dialog box - Emboss-Outline

Embosses the outline of the selection or object.

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to select a predefined effect.

Parameters

Thickness Adjust the height of the bevel of the outline. The higher the value the more the outline of the selection is embossed from the base image.

Level Adjusts the level of contrast between the bevel outline and the base image. The higher the value the more the bevel outline becomes distinct.

Direction Adjusts the position of the light source. A value of –360 or 360 positions the light source on the right of the embossed outline of the object. Going through the values from –360 to 360 rotates the light source counter clockwise.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Type Effect dialog box - Emboss-Texture

Embosses the entire selection or object using a selected texture image.

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to select a predefined effect.

Parameters

Texture image Displays the texture applied to the selection. Click to select another texture.

Size Adjust the size of each pattern tile in the pattern effect. The higher the value the bigger the pattern tile becomes.

Transparency Adjusts the intensity of the texture by displaying more or less of the selection area through the tile. A higher value makes the tile more transparent.

Level Adjusts the level of contrast between the edges of the texture.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Type Effect dialog box - Concrete

Applies a rough border to the edges of the selection area.

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to select a predefined effect.

Parameters

Roughness A higher value creates a wider, more diffuse edge.

Direction Adjusts the position of the light source. A value of -360 or 360 positions the light source on the right of the embossed outline of the object. Going through the values from -360 to 360 rotates the light source counter clockwise.

Color Select a color for the text object.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Type Effect dialog box - Sand

Applies a rough texture to the surface of the selection area.

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to select a predefined effect.

Parameters

Roughness Adjust the surface texture of the object. The higher the value the more the surface of the object is diffused.

Direction Adjusts the position of the light source. A value of -360 or 360 positions the light source on the right side of the object. Going through the values from -360 to 360 rotates the light source counter clockwise.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Type Effect dialog box - Lighting

Shines a light on the surface of the selected area or object. You can also apply a bump map with it.

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to select a predefined effect.

Parameters

Elevation Adjust the height of the light source on the selection or the object. A low value will put the light source at a low position therefore only a small part of the selection or object is illuminated. A high value will put the light source at a high position therefore illuminating a bigger part of the selection or object.

Direction Adjust the position of the light source on the selection or object. A value of  -360 or 360 positions the light source to the right of the selection or object. Adjusting the value from the 360 position to a lesser value will result in the light source moving in a clockwise movement.

Light color Select the color of the light source.

Object color Select a color to tint the selection area with.

Bump map Applies a texture to the selection area. Click on the texture box to choose another texture.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Type Effect dialog box - Fire

Applies an effect as if the edges of the selected area or object are burning.

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to select a predefined effect.

Parameters

Inside color Select the innermost color of flames.

Middle color Select the middle color of flames.

Outside color Select the outermost color of flames.

Strength Adjust the flame strength. A greater value produces higher flames.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Type Effect dialog box - Snow

Applies an effect as if the selected area or object is like a melting block of ice.

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to select a predefined effect.

Parameters

Inside color Select the innermost color of snow.

Middle color Select the middle color of snow.

Outside color Select the outermost color of snow.

Strength Adjusts the gravitational strength.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Type Effect dialog box - Neon

Creates a neon light effect around the edge of the selection or object.

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to select a predefined effect.

Parameters

Color Select the color of the neon.

Inside Adds a neon glow to the inner edges of the selection or object.

Outside Adds a neon glow to the outer edges of the selection or object.

Both sides Adds a neon glow to both sides the selection or object.

Width Adjusts the width of the neon glow.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Type Effect dialog box - Seal

Creates an effect that the object or selection is printed on the image using a stamp seal.

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to select a predefined effect.

Parameters

Color Select the color of the seal.

Pressure Adjusts the strength of the seal when applied. The higher the pressure the more the seal is pressed on the image.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Type Effect dialog box - Imprint

Applies an imprint effect to the selection or object.

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to select a predefined effect.

Parameters

Color Pick a color for your engraved object.

Softness Adjust the soft edge of the selection or object. The higher the value, the more the edges of the selection or object will be blended with the colors surrounding it.

Thickness Adjust the width of the imprint shadow. A high value will result in a wider width for the imprint shadow; a low value will result in a narrow imprint shadow.

Level Adjust the level of contrast of the imprint shadow with the selection or object. A high value will result in a considerable contrast between the imprint shadow and the selection or object; a low value will result in little contrast between the imprint shadow and the selection or object.

Direction Adjust the incidence of the light source on the selection or object. Adjusting this setting will also affect the placement of the shadow of the selection or object. A value of -360 or 360 positions the light source to the right of the selection or object. Adjusting the value from the 360 position to a lesser value will result in the light source moving in a clockwise movement.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Type Effect dialog box - Reverse emboss

Applies an emboss effect on the outline of the selection or object.

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to select a predefined effect.

Parameters

Color Select a color for your object.

Softness Adjust the soft edge of the selection or object. The higher the value, the more the edges of the selection or object will be blended with the colors surrounding it.

Inner depth Create the desired ratio between the selection or object and the embossed outline. A high value will result in the selection or object shrinking more therefore revealing a more distinct embossed outline and the object becoming more transparent.

Direction Adjust the position of the emboss shadow on the selection or object. A value of -360 or 360 positions emboss shadow to the right of the selection or object. Adjusting the value from the 360 position to a lesser value will result in the emboss shadow moving in a clockwise movement.

Level Adjust the level of contrast of the emboss shadow with the selection or object. A high value will result in a considerable contrast between the emboss shadow and the selection or object; a low value will result in little contrast between the emboss shadow and the selection or object.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Type Effect dialog box - Chisel

Applies an effect that creates an appearance that parts of the selection or object are chiseled off.

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to select a predefined effect.

Parameters

Color Select a color for your carved object.

Extrude Adjust the bevel amount of the object. A low value will result in the carvings in the selection or object being more noticeable. A high value will result in the carvings being concealed more resulting in a smoother surface for the selection or object.

Variance Adjust the amount of carvings that will be applied to the selection or object. A high value will result in the surface of the selection or object being significantly carved; a low value will result in minimal carving.

Elevation Adjust the height of the light source on the selection or the object. A low value will put the light source at a low position therefore only a small part of the selection or object is illuminated. A high value will put the light source at a high position therefore illuminating a bigger part of the selection or object.

Direction Adjust the position of the light source on the selection or object. Adjusting this setting will also affect the placement of the shadow of the selection or object. A value of -360 or 360 positions the light source to the right of the selection or object. Adjusting the value from the 360 position to a lesser value will result in the light source moving in a clockwise movement.

Softness Adjust the soft edge of the selection or object. The higher the value, the more the edges of the selection or object will be blended with the colors surrounding it.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Type Effect dialog box - Border

Creates an outer boundary to the selection or object.

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to select a predefined effect.

Parameters

Color Select a color for your object.

Inner Adjust the characteristics of the inner selection or object. A low value will result in the inner selection or object being reduced to its outline. A high value will result in the inner selection or object becoming more opaque. A value of 0 will result in the inner selection or object becoming totally transparent.

Outer Adjust the size of the outer boundary in relation to the inner selection or object. A low value will result in the outer boundary becoming smaller therefore bringing the outer edge of the outer boundary closer to the edge of the inner selection or object. A high value will increase the distance between the edge of the boundary and the inner selection or object therefore creating a bigger boundary.

Elevation Adjust the height of the light source on the selection or the object. A low value will put the light source at a low position therefore only a small part of the selection or object is illuminated. A high value will put the light source at a high position therefore illuminating a bigger part of the selection or object.

Direction Adjust the position of the shadow on the selection or object. Adjusting this setting will also affect the placement of the shadow of the selection or object. A value of -360 or 360 positions the light source to the right of the selection or object. Adjusting the value from the 360 position to a lesser value will result in the light source moving in a clockwise movement.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Type Effect dialog box - Double

Create a duplicate copy of the selection or object to produce a polished double vision effect to the selection or object.

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to select a predefined effect.

Parameters

Fill Color Select a resulting color when light strikes the selection or object.

X Pos Determine the horizontal position of the duplicate selection or object. A negative value positions the duplicate copy to the left of the original object or selection. A positive value positions the duplicate copy to the right of the original object or selection.

Y Pos Determine the vertical position of the duplicate selection or object. A negative value positions the duplicate selection or object above the original object or selection. A positive value positions the duplicate copy below the original object or selection.

Elevation Adjust the height of the light source on the selection or the object. A low value will put the light source at a low position therefore only a small part of the selection or object is illuminated. A high value will put the light source at a high position therefore illuminating a bigger part of the selection or object.

Direction Adjust the position of the light source on the selection or object. Adjusting this setting will also affect the placement of the shadow of the selection or object. A value of -360 or 360 positions the light source to the right of the selection or object. Adjusting the value from the 360 position to a lesser value will result in the light source moving in a clockwise movement.

Softness Adjust the soft edge of the selection or object. The higher the value, the more the edges of the selection or object will be blended with the colors surrounding it.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Type Effect dialog box - Gradient-Light

Applies a Gradient-light effect emanating from the horizontal center of the selection or object and spreading toward both the up and down directions.

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to select a predefined effect.

Parameters

Thickness Adjust the emboss elevation of the selection or object. The higher the value the higher the emboss elevation for the selection or object becomes. Adjusting this setting will also affect the thickness of the shadow.

Hue Adjust the hue setting of the selection or object.

Saturation Adjust the saturation setting of the object. A value of 0 results in a grayscale image; A value of 255 makes the color very rich.

Amount Adjust the level of contrast of the shadow with the selection or object. A high value will result in a considerable contrast between the shadow and the selection or object; a low value will result in little contrast between the shadow and the selection or object.

Direction Adjust the position of the light source on the selection or object. Adjusting this setting will also affect the placement of the shadow of the selection or object. A value of -360 or 360 positions the light source to the right of the selection or object. Adjusting the value from the 360 position to a lesser value will result in the light source moving in a clockwise movement.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.


Transform dialog box

Preview window Depending on the Transformation template that is currently selected, you can either paint the selected area or object on this window or the window will simply display the preview of the applied effect.

Storyboard Displays effects applied that have been inserted into the storyboard. Click a thumbnail to view the effect in the preview window. Once you have finished transforming your image, you can create an animation from the contents of the storyboard.

Transformation template Displays the different types of transformation you can use to apply on a selected area or object. Click the thumbnail of the effect you want to apply.

Transformation control Depending on the selected Transformation template, you will find the following some of the following attributes that you can set:

Range Enter a higher value to increase the area transformed by the effect.

Level Enter a higher value to increase the intensity of the effect.

Space Enter a higher value to increase the distance between the center of each brush stroke.

Effect Enter a negative value to squeeze the top or left of the image, and a positive value to squeeze the bottom or right of the image. (This control is only available for the Horizontal and Vertical Squeeze transformations.)

Reset Restores the image to its original state.

Insert Adds the current transformation to the Storyboard.

Delete Deletes the selected transformation effect from the Storyboard.

Delete All Deletes all transformation effects from the Storyboard.

Save Creates an animation from the effects in the Storyboard.

  Sample effects


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Particle dialog box- Bubble

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the particle attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply the effect to the image.

Effect control

Density Determines the number of bubbles.

Size Sets the upper limit for bubble size.

Variance Controls the range of variability in size.

Reflection Adjusts how strongly light is reflected from the bubble.

Particle parameters

Ambience Controls the ambient light.

Border Sets the color of the edge or border.

Body Sets the color of the inside or body.

Spot Sets the strength of the spot light.

Direction Controls the angle from which the light eminates.

Elevation Adjusts the height of the light in relation to the Z axis.

Wireframe Displays each particle in wireframe mode on the Preview Window. This is useful if you want to view all particles’ positions without waiting for rendering.

Select All Selects all particles on the Preview Window. You can then adjust parameters for all particles simultaneously. You can also adjust individual bubbles by clicking on the preview window.

Order Adjust the layer position of each particle by clicking  [image]  [image]  [image]  [image] .This works the same way as the Order command on the Attribute Toolbar of the Pick Tool.

Random Resets all particle positions, size and other parameters.

Preview Click to minimize the dialog box and see how the effect will look on the actual image before applying it.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette.


To deselect a particle, press Ctrl and click the particle or click on the background image.


Particle dialog box - Firefly

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the particle attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply the effect to the image.

Effect control

Density Determines the number of fireflies.

Size Sets the upper limit for firefly size.

Variance Controls the range of variability in size.

Particle parameters

Opacity Controls the transparency of the center of selected fireflies.

Softness Conrols how fuzzy the edge of of the firefly appears.

Wireframe Displays each particle in wireframe mode on the Preview Window. This is useful if you want to view all particles’ positions without waiting for rendering.

Select All Selects all particles on the Preview Window. You can then adjust parameters for all particles simultaneously. When this is unselected, individual fireflies can be selected by clicking on the image in the preview window.

Order Adjust the layer position of each particle by clicking  [image]  [image]  [image]  [image] .This works the same way as the Order command on the Attribute Toolbar of the Pick Tool.

Random Resets all particle positions, size and other parameters.

Preview Click to minimize the dialog box and see how the effect will look on the actual image before applying it.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette.


Particle dialog box - Rain

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the particle attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply the effect to the image.

Effect control

Density Adjusts the number of rain drops.

Length Sets the length of the streaks of rain.

Width Sets the width of the streaks of rain.

Variance Controls how much the rain drops vary from one another.

Particle parameters

Body Determines the color of the rain and its weight on the image.

Opacity Set how much of the image you can see through the rain.

Bkgrd blur Controls how much the background image is blurred by the rain.

Random Resets all particle positions, size and other parameters.

Preview Click to minimize the dialog box and see how the effect will look on the actual image before applying it.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette.


Particle dialog box - Snow

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the particle attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply the effect to the image.

Effect control

Density Determines the number of snow flakes.

Size Sets the upper limit for snow flake size.

Variance Controls the range of variability in flake size.

Particle parameters

Body Determines the color of the snow flake and its weight on the image.

Opacity Set how much of the image you can see through the snow.

Random Resets all particle positions, size and other parameters.

Preview Click to minimize the dialog box and see how the effect will look on the actual image before applying it.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette.


Particle dialog box - Cloud

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the particle attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply the effect to the image.

Effect control

Density Determines the number of clouds.

Size Sets the upper limit the size of the individual clouds.

Variance Controls the range of variability in size.

Particle parameters

Opacity Controls the transparency of the clouds.

X scale Conrols horizontal smoothness. Lower values yield a more broken image.

Y scale Conrols vertical smoothness. Lower values yield a more broken image.

Frequency Sets the number of breaks or graininess. Higher values yield smaller but more numberous breaks, while lower values produce large smooth clouds.

Wireframe Displays each particle in wireframe mode on the Preview Window. This is useful for distinguishing individual clouds.

Select All Selects all particles on the Preview Window. You can then adjust parameters for all clouds simultaneously. You can also adjust individual clouds.

Order Adjust the layer position of each particle by clicking  [image]  [image]  [image]  [image] .This works the same way as the Order command on the Attribute Toolbar of the Pick Tool.

Random Resets all particle positions, size and other parameters.

Preview Click to minimize the dialog box and see how the effect will look on the actual image before applying it.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette.


Particle dialog box - Smoke

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the particle attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply the effect to the image.

Effect control

Density Determines the amount of smoke.

Size Sets the upper limit the size of the smoke.

Variance Controls the range of variability in size.

Particle parameters

Opacity Controls the transparency of the smoke.

X scale Conrols horizontal smoothness. Lower values yield a more broken image.

Y scale Conrols vertical smoothness. Lower values yield a more broken image.

Frequency Sets the number of breaks or graininess. Higher values yield smaller but more numberous breaks, while low values produce large smooth smoke clouds.

Wireframe Displays each particle in wireframe mode on the Preview Window. This is useful if you want to distinguish individual sections of smoke.

Select All Selects all particles on the Preview Window. You can then adjust parameters for all particles simultaneously.

Order Adjust the layer position of each particle by clicking  [image]  [image]  [image]  [image] .This works the same way as the Order command on the Attribute Toolbar of the Pick Tool.

Random Resets all particle positions, size and other parameters.

Preview Click to minimize the dialog box and see how the effect will look on the actual image before applying it.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette.


Particle dialog box - Fire

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the particle attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply the effect to the image.

Effect control

Density Determines the amount of fire.

Size Sets the upper limit for the size of individual fires.

Variance Controls the range of variability in size.

Particle parameters

Opacity Sets the opacity or transparency. 100 is completely opaque.

X scale Conrols horizontal smoothness. Lower values yield a more broken image.

Y scale Conrols verticle smoothness. Lower values yield a more broken image.

Frequency Sets the number of breaks or graininess. Higher values yield smaller but more numberous breaks, while lower values produce large smooth fires.

Wireframe Displays each particle in wireframe mode on the Preview Window. This is useful in distinguishing individual fires within the image.

Select All Selects all particles on the Preview Window. You can then adjust parameters for all particles simultaneously. When uselected, individual particles can be modified.

Order Adjust the layer position of each particle by clicking  [image]  [image]  [image]  [image] .This works the same way as the Order command on the Attribute Toolbar of the Pick Tool.

Random Resets all particle positions, size and other parameters.

Preview Click to minimize the dialog box and see how the effect will look on the actual image before applying it.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette.


Particle dialog box - Star

Preview window Displays a preview of the selection area with the particle attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply the effect to the image.

Effect control

Density Determines the number of stars.

Size Sets the upper limit for star size.

Variance Controls the range of variability in size and direction.

Star spikes Adjusts the numbers of spikes (diffraction rays) which eminate from the star.

Particle parameters

Sun size Adjusts the size and color of the central sun.

Halo size Adjusts the size and color of the outer halo.

Star size Adjusts the size and color of the rays.

Star ratio Adjusts the relative size of the rays to each other.

Direction Adjusts the direction of the rays.

Opacity Adjust the opacity or transparency of the entire star. This can be used to control the brightness of the star.

Wireframe Displays each particle in wireframe mode on the Preview Window. This is useful if you want to view all particles’ positions without waiting for rendering.

Select All Selects all particles on the Preview Window. You can then adjust parameters for all particles simultaneously.

Order Adjust the layer position of each particle by clicking  [image]  [image]  [image]  or  [image]. This works the same way as the Order command on the Attribute Toolbar of the Pick Tool.

Random Resets all particle positions, size and other parameters.

Preview Click to minimize the dialog box and see how the effect will look on the actual image before applying it.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette.


Artist Texture dialog box

Creates custom textures on different gradients. Create morphing animations using the Storyboard feature.

Palette ramp

Ring palette window Displays the ring palette containing the set and order of colors used in the current magic gradient effect. (The order of the colors start from the left middle part of the ring which is at 0 degrees and makes a 360 degree turn.)

Edit Click to create your own ring palette.

Reflect control button Reverses the order of the second set of ring palette colors (per two groups) applied in the magic gradient effect.

Hue shift control Adjusts the hue in the ring palette without changing the saturation and brightness. Click and drag the index in the color hue bar or enter the desired hue value.

Ring control Rotates the color ring changing the first color of the set. Enter the degree of turn.

Repeat number Define the number of times to repeat the ring palette in the pattern.

Pattern template Click a thumbnail to apply it to the selection.

Pattern samples Displays the resulting effect of adding the new Pattern template.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette for later use.

Undo Undoes the last action.

Reset Returns the thumbnails in the Pattern samples display to their original state.

Advanced / Normal Toggles between Advanced and Normal display mode.

Delete Deletes the selected thumbnail from the Storyboard.

Delete All Deletes all thumbnails from the Storyboard and resets the thumbnails in the Pattern Samples to their original state.

Insert Inserts a selected thumbnail in the Pattern Samples into the Storyboard.

Deselect Clears the current selection on the Storyboard. The Pattern Samples display the results of the latest script.

Storyboard Preserves the selected thumbnails as an animation script.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.

  Sample effects


The Storyboard must contain at least 2 thumbnails to enable Animation.


Example 1	Example 2	Example 3


Warp dialog box
Creative Warp dialog box

Distorts an image by mirroring and segmenting it. Create unique backgrounds with this dialog box, or build a series of thumbnails in the Storyboard and create a morphing animation in Ulead GIF Animator.

Original preview Displays a thumbnail of the original image or selection.

Preview window Displays a thumbnail preview with the selected effect applied.

Pattern templates Displays thumbnails of effects to apply to the image or selection.

Storyboard Preserves the selected thumbnails as an animation script. Drag and drop or double-click thumbnails from the Preview window to add to the Storyboard.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Add Adds the settings of the selected Pattern template to the EasyPalette for later use.

Undo Undoes the last action.

Reset Returns the thumbnails in the Pattern samples display to their original state.

Advanced / Normal Toggles between Advanced and Normal display mode.

Delete Deletes the selected thumbnail from the Storyboard.

Delete All Deletes all thumbnails from the Storyboard and resets the thumbnails in the Preview window to their original state.

Insert Inserts the thumbnail displayed in the Preview window into the Storyboard.

Deselect Clears the current selection on the Storyboard. The Preview window displays the results of the latest script.

Save If you want to creates a morphing animation file, click Save to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files..

  Sample effects


Original	Example 1	Example 2


Painting dialog box

Applies a painting style and pattern to the image. You can also select to add a colored tint with the painting style.

Preview window Displays a preview of the image with the selected painting effect and its attributes applied.

Paint templates Displays predefined painting effects to apply. Click to preview the effect on your image.

Default Displays the default image as a thumbnail in the Paint templates window.

Try Displays your image as a thumbnail in the Paint templates window.

Fine control

Fineness Adjusts the size of brush strokes.

Opacity Adjusts the transparency of the painting effect.

Density Adjusts the amount of brush strokes.

Angle Rotates the stroke angle of the selected brush.

Variations A higher value increases the irregularity between paint strokes.

Stroke color Selects a new foreground or paint color.

Background Selects a new background color.

Overlay by color key Selects a color from the Paint template that will be transparent. This function is not available with all pattern templates; select Paint template number 48 to try this function out. Click the Color preview to select the transparent color.

Tile Produces a seamlessly tiling cell. Use the result for designing a background.

Non-clipped Discards the strokes that exceed the source image boundary.

Apply Applies the selected attributes to the thumbnail preview.

Pattern Displays patterns you can apply to the painting style.

Load Imports a previously saved bitmap image. The pattern will be added to the Pattern window. Right-click on a loaded pattern to display a list of all previously loaded patterns. The maximum number of patterns saved in the list is 7.

Preview Click to minimize the dialog box and see how the effect will look on the actual image before applying it.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette.


The best size for a pattern is less than 300 x 300 pixels.


Palette Ramp Editor dialog box

Contains pre-defined ring palettes and allows you to edit or design ring palettes.

Palette ramp Displays the currently selected ring palette and its order control points.

Hue shift control Adjusts the hue in the ring palette without changing the saturation and brightness. Click and drag the index in the color hue bar or enter the desired hue value.

Ring Rotates the color ring affecting the start and the end color. Enter the degree of turn.

Add Inserts a newly defined ring palette to the library.

Palette library Contains the pre-defined ring palettes. Click to select a ring palette to display in the ring palette window.

Pattern samples Displays the selected palette on the pattern samples. (Not displayed in all dialog boxes.)


Allows you to reorder, change, add or delete colors from the selected ring palette.

To edit the ring’s color order, click and drag the control point of the color around the ring to the desired position.

To change/delete a color on the ring, right-click on the control point and select Change color or Delete.

To add a color to the ring, click on the area of the ring you wish to add a color to. This opens the Windows color picker. Select a color and click OK to add it to the ring.


This command is only available if the image is in True Color mode.


Frame

Adds a frame to the image. Choose from frame styles such as Paper tear, Neon, Fire, Glass and Sobel.


Charcoal dialog box

Displays an image with a charcoal-drawn look.

Balance Set a higher balance to add more charcoal to the image.

Stroke length Set a long stroke length for longer charcoal lines

Level Controls the opacity of the charcoal. Select a high level to produce a stronger effect.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.


Colored Pen dialog box

Softens an image to simulate the appearance of colored pens.

Level Controls the opacity of the effect. Select a high level to produce a stronger effect.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.


Oil Paint dialog box

Enriches the colors in an image to simulate the appearance of an oil painting.

Stroke detail Set a higher stroke detail to increase the size of the brush strokes.

Level Controls the opacity of the effect. Select a high level to produce a stronger effect.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.


Ulead Color Picker dialog box
  Color	  Grayscale

Choose colors visually from a color palette. If the current image is an indexed-color image, the color picker dialog box is the same as the Color Table dialog box except you cannot load or save a palette.

First color tab Shows a color spectrum with a slider for adjusting hue. Click anywhere in the color field to define a custom color. The color slider at right then displays the range of color levels available for the selected component. Drag the slider or enter a value in the Hue field at the bottom to adjust its hue.

Second color tab Shows a color matrix with a slider for adjusting brightness. Click anywhere in the matrix to select a custom color. The color slider at right then displays the range of color levels available for the selected component. Drag the slider or enter a value in the Brightness field at the bottom to adjust its brightness.

Third color tab Shows 216 color blocks for Web Safe colors.

Other color tabs Shows 88 color blocks, each containing related colors. Click on the color block you want and then fine tune it manually by changing the RGB values.

Red value Enter a new value for the red channel here.

Green value Enter a new value for the green channel here.

Blue value Enter a new value for the blue channel here.

Hue value Enter a new value for the hue model here.

Saturation value Enter a new value for the saturation model here.

Brightness value Enter a new value for the brightness model here.

Hex Displays the Hex value of the currently selected color. This is beneficial as you can use the Hex value in other applications.

New / Current block The right side shows the original color under the mouse pointer. The left side shows the color defined by the red, green, and blue value boxes.

Web safe Convert to Web Safe colors.


Plug-ins

Displays a list of Adobe Photoshop plug-ins installed.


Remove Red Eye dialog box

Removes red from a selected area of the image. While this effect is primarily used to remove the “red eye” effect created by camera flashes, you can also use it to decrease the level of red in any other part of the image.

Select area for filtering Select to remove red from a portion of the image. If this option is cleared, PhotoImpact creates a circular mask within the boundaries of the image and adjusts all red pixels within that mask.

Select to remove red from one  [image]  or two eyes  [image]  . Click and drag the circles that appear on the sample image to adjust the position.

Eye size Set a higher value for a larger eye size

Red tolerance Select a higher value to adjust a wider range of red will be affected.

Effect level A higher value adjusts a wider range effect level to set the level of adjustment to the red pixels

Eye color to remove Click to select the color you want to change.

Ideal eye color Click to select the color that you want to replace the original color with.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.


In some effects, you can select one or more particles that you can move to another location and adjust the attributes. You can do this by moving your mouse over the Preview window. When the pointer changes to a 4-headed arrow, you can select the particles that you want to move or adjust their attributes. Notes to remember:

Ctrl or Shift key Click with your mouse if you want to select more than one particle.

Select All Select this option to move or adjust the attributes of all the particles on the Preview window.

To deselect Press Ctrl and click on a selected particle to deselect it, or click on the background image.

Adjusting attributes All changes are applied to selected particles.


Particle dialog boxes

Click a particle system to learn more about the contents of its dialog box.

  Bubbles	  Rain

  Cloud	  Smoke

  Fire	  Snow

  Firefly	  Star


Type Effect dialog boxes

Click a type effect to learn more about the contents of its dialog box.

  Gradient	  Fire

  Hole	  Snow

  Glass	  Neon

  Metal	  Seal

  Emboss	  Imprint

  Emboss-Outline	  Reverse emboss

  Emboss-Texture	  Chisel

  Concrete	  Border

  Sand	  Double

  Lighting	  Gradient-Light


Lighting dialog box - Lens flare Advanced
  Basic	  Advanced

The Lens Flare Effect adds a glowing flare to an image. This effect looks very much like the flare you see from the sun when you try to stare at it. Click the Advanced tab to customize more settings for the effect. Use the Key Frame Control to produce animated effects.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply a lighting effect to the image.

Circular Select to ensure that flares always appear in a circular shape. Leave it cleared if you want to change the shape of the flares.

Shutter Alters the shape of the flares.

Star spikes Sets the number of rays emanating from the glowing light. A high number adds more light rays.

Variance Adds length variety to the light rays. A high number produces different lengths, while a low number gives more consistent lengths.

Extra strength Adjusts the intensity of the effect. A high number stretches the reaching point of the effect.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

Ambient light color Click the color box to change the color tone of your image.

Ambient light strength By default, your image is made to look dimmer in order for the effect to "stand out". Enter a higher number or move the slider to make the image look brighter.

Elements Lists the effects to be applied to your image. Click the + button to add an effect to the list and click - to remove an effect. Click the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through this effect list.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.

  Creating animated lighting effects

  Using key frames


Lighting dialog box - Flashlight

The Flashlight Effect makes the image looks as if a flashlight is directed on it. The Basic tab settings change the overall look of the effect. Use the Key Frame Control to produce animated effects.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply a lighting effect to the image.

Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the flashlight.

Softness Adjusts the lighting mood. A high value gives a softer light.

Spread angle Sets the angle by which the light source spreads out.

Distance Sets the distance of the light source from the projected object.

Elevation Adjusts the range of illumination while changing the angle of the light source.

Skew angle Changes the direction where the light source comes from.

Center color This is the central light color. Click the color box to change this color.

Outer color This is the color that surrounds the light. Click the color box to change this color.

Reset Click to place the effect back in its default position. Changed settings will not be affected.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

Ambient light color Click the color box to change the color tone of your image.

Ambient light strength By default, your image is made to look dimmer in order for the effect to "stand out". Enter a higher number or move the slider to make the image look brighter.

Elements Lists the effects to be applied to your image. Click the + button to add an effect to the list and click - to remove an effect. Click the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through this effect list.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.

  Creating animated lighting effects

  Using key frames


Lighting dialog box - Laser Advanced
  Basic	  Advanced

This effect adds a laser beam to the image. Click the Advanced tab to customize more settings for the effect. Use the Key Frame Control to produce animated effects.

Preview window Shows a preview of the image or selection area with the effect attributes applied.

Effect Click a thumbnail to apply a lighting effect to the image.

Fade out Adjusts the source of the linear laser beam. A high value makes the laser's light source vanish. This option is only available if you are in the Linear mode (selected from the Basic tab).

Zoom in Magnifies or reduces the size of the spiral laser beam. A high value makes it look larger.

Frequency Sets the number of winds in the spiral laser beam.

Amplitude Sets how far the spiral beam spreads out. For the linear laser beam, this setting changes its thickness.

Head position Adjusts the position of the spiral laser beam tip and the glow of the linear laser beam.

Key frame control Allows you to create an animation clip. The various controls here allow you to change the effect's behaviour at each and every frame of the clip.

Ambient light color Click the color box to change the color tone of your image.

Ambient light strength By default, your image is made to look dimmer in order for the effect to "stand out". Enter a higher number or move the slider to make the image look brighter.

Elements Lists the effects to be applied to your image. Click the + button to add an effect to the list and click - to remove an effect. Click the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through this effect list.

OK Click to open a pop up menu that offers two options.

Apply Current Frame Effect to Image Selecting this applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. There is no animation created when this is selected.

Save Animation File and Create New Object Selecting this opens the Save As dialog box where you can save your image as a GIF animation file. After saving, a link object will be created to embed the save file in the document.

Cancel Click to return to your image without any changes.

Preview Click to see a larger preview of the effect on a specific frame of the animation. Clicking OK in the ensuing dialog box will only apply the current frame settings to the object, selection or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this dialog box.

Add Adds the custom effect and settings to the EasyPalette. In animate mode, you may select to add an animation effect or an image to the EasyPalette. In still mode, you can only add an image.

Add Image Adds only the current frame settings into the Easypalette.

Add Animation Adds the whole animation effect into the EasyPalette.

Still / Animate Mode Lets you toggles between the still image and animation mode.

When Still is visible, the Key frame control settings are available for you to create an animation effect.

When Animate is visible, the Key frame control and Save are disabled. Clicking OK applies the current frame settings to the selection, object or image. The pop up menu in the OK button is not available in this mode.

Save Click to output your work either as a GIF animation file or Sequence BMP files.

  Creating animated lighting effects

  Using key frames


Creating animated lighting effects

After adding any of the lighting effects to your image, you can bring it to life and make a cool animation out of it. Creating animation is made possible with the help of the Key Frame Control in the Lighting dialog box.

To put it simply, you can come up with an animated series of lighting effects by creating various paths using the control bar. This gives you full control over your animation path.

  Using key frames


Using key frames

Each key frame that you add to the control bar assigns new properties to the effect you apply to your image. You need to specify attributes for the starting frame as well as for any others that you added to the sequence.

1.	Type in the Total Frames box the desired number of frames that you want for your entire animation. Frames decide the duration and quality of animations.

2.	Define your starting frame by dragging the upper slider to the far left or enter the number "1" on the Frames box.

3.	Specify the attributes of your Lighting effect for that specific frame.

4.	Add a key frame along the animation path by dragging the same slider to where you would like to apply a key frame. Alternatively, type a frame number in the Frames box.

5.	Click [image]. A key frame is placed on the key frame bar (lower slider).

6.	To remove a key frame, click [image].

7.	Repeat steps 3 to 6 add or remove more key frames.

8.	Click [image] to see a preview of your animation.

Note: To go back to a specific key frame to modify its attributes, simply click the pointer on the key frame bar (lower slider). A blue diamond represents an active key frame, while gray the inactive.


Click to move back to the previous frame.


Click to move to the next frame.


Click to jump to the previous key frame.


Click to jump to the next key frame.


This is the Preview slider. Drag the pointer to forward or reverse a sequence frame by frame.


Displays all available key frames. A blue diamond represents an active key frame, while gray the inactive. To assign a new one, simply drag it to an area where you want to apply a key frame. Then click  [image] .


Click to add a key frame to your key frame bar, allowing you to specify the attributes for the selected frame.


Click to remove a key frame from the key frame bar.


Click to reverse the effect of your animation. This flips the key frames around so that they are now positioned from the last frame to the starting frame instead of the other way around.

Note: This button is enabled only when there are key frames in the animated clip.


Click to play the animation forward and then backward every time you hit Play. If left cleared, it plays the animation and then jumps from the last frame to the starting frame, repeating another cycle.


Click to see a preview of your animation.


Click to stop playback.


Displays which frame your are currently in. Entering a value jumps to that frame, allowing you to see and modify its attributes. The value should not exceed the number of frames you specify in the Total Frames box.


Displays the total number of frames for your entire animation. Keep in mind that the higher the value, the larger the file size of the animation will be.


Save As dialog box
Save As

This dialog box allows you to decide the names, locations, and characteristics for files when saving them.

Save in Find the desired folder.

View the contents of the next higher folder in your system.

Create a new folder.

List names.

List names with statistics.

File name Identify the file(s) selected for saving.

Save as type Select a particular file format for saving to. Choose *.GIF to save the file as an animation. Choose *.BMP to save it as a series of images.

GIF animation options Specify the settings for your animated lighting effects.

Colors Enter the maximum number of colors to use for the color palette.

Frame delay time Defines how long the image layer is displayed during animation.

Infinite loop Enter the number of times you want the animated GIF to cycle before it stops at the last frame. Select "Infinite loop" to loop the animation indefinitely.

Transparent background Select if you want the empty spaces between images to be transparent when the animation is played in a web browser. When selected, the current background image will not be used as part of the animated effect.

Dither Select to allow GIF Animator to compensate for colors not found in the palette. It then simulates missing colors by mixing combinations of existing colors in the area that the original color occupied.

Interlace Select to set interlacing on the image layer. Interlacing allows the image to gradually 'fade-in' as it downloads.

Open with Ulead GIF Animator Select to start up Ulead GIF Animator to view and do further editing to your GIF animation files if you have installed this program in your computer. This checkbox will be grayed-out if you don’t have this program in your computer.

  Creating animated lighting effects

  Using key frames


Trim Object

Deletes the excess borders of the selected object to make the area surrounding it transparent.


Remove Red Eye

Removes red from a selected area of the image. While this effect is primarily used to remove the “red eye” effect created by camera flashes, you can also use it to decrease the level of red in any other part of the image.

  Remove Red Eye dialog box


Colored Pen

Softens an image to simulate the look of colored pens.

  Colored Pen dialog box


Oil Paint

Enriches the colors in an image to simulate the appearance of an oil painting.

  Oil Paint dialog box


Charcoal

Makes the image appear as if it were painted using charcoal.

  Charcoal dialog box


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This help file contains topics about selected dialog boxes in your PhotoImpact package. You can access these topics through those dialog boxes or by navigating through a main help file associated with one of the PhotoImpact programs.


Add Palette Ramp Sample dialog box

Preview window Displays the selected palette ramp.

Name Enter a name for the palette ramp.

Click OK to save the palette ramp to the Palette library.


Emboss dialog box

Displays an image as a single-color imprint on a solid surface.

Light source Choose the direction of shadows on the image and which parts should appear raised or indented. Light sources from above cause dark areas to look raised. From below, dark areas look indented.

Coating color Click to select a new color for the image.

Depth Set how strong the embossed effect is. Higher settings cause a more pronounced embossed effect.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.


Gaussian Blur dialog box

Blurs an image by evaluating the color values of all pixels in the image and shifting them towards the most common color in the image.

Variance Choose a higher value to make the image blurrier. As the setting gets higher, the image approaches a single color closely matching the most prevalent color in the image.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.


Emphasize Edge dialog box
Emphasize Edges dialog box

Increases contrast in an image, making edges more distinct.

Level Choose higher values to produce a clip with harder, more sharply-defined edges.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.


Blur dialog box

Produces an out-of-focus effect for an image.

Level Select how much you want to blur the image.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.


Average dialog box

Gives an image a softer look by evaluating the color values of all pixels and moving them toward the average pixel value.

Square size Choose a larger size for a softer picture. As the size gets bigger the focus deteriorates.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.


Motion Blur dialog box

Blurs an image with an effect similar to when a subject or camera moves when taking a photograph.

Light source Choose the type of motion desired.

Camera simulates camera movement.

Natural simulates light source movement.

Object simulates subject movement.

Angle Choose the direction of motion.

Moving offset Set how strong the motion appears.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.


Puzzle dialog box

Breaks an image into squares and rearranges them as if they were sliding-puzzle pieces.

Background color Click to select a new color for the borders of the squares.

Square size Set the size in pixels of each square. If the size does not evenly fit in the image, squares are cropped from the lower right.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.

Random Click to readjust the effect at random until you find the one you want.


Tile dialog box

Breaks an image into square tiles and shifts them as if they are being placed or removed from the image.

Background color Click to select a new color for the borders of the squares.

Square size Set the size in pixels of each tile. If the size does not evenly fit in the image, squares are cropped from the lower right.

Shift value Set a higher value to randomize the order of the tiles more. A value of zero creates a well organized tiled effect.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.

Random Click to readjust the effect at random until you find the one you want.


Facet dialog box

Breaks an image into square tiles and shifts them to simulate the appearance of viewing the image through cut glass.

Square size Set the size in pixels of each square. If the size does not evenly fit in the image, squares are cropped from the lower right.

Shift value Set a higher value to randomize the order of the tiles more. This is similar to increasing the size of the cuts in the glass. A value of zero produces almost no change to the original image.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.

Random Click to readjust the effect at random until you find the one you want.


Warm / Cool dialog box

Add tint to an image producing a warmer or cooler feeling.

Color Choose the tint you wish to apply.

Level Set a higher value to apply a stronger tint. As the level increases the tint becomes more dominant.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.


Fat / Thin dialog box

Fat expands an image at the center. Thin squeezes compresses an image at the center.

Level Set a higher level to expand (Fat) or compress (Thin) the image more.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.


Wind / Blast dialog box

These effects create a feeling of a wind blown image. Windy evokes a feeling of a mild to strong wind blowing across the image. Blast is more like gale force winds.

Direction Choose the direction the wind blows.

Moving offset Set a high value to create a stronger wind effect.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.

Random Click to readjust the effect at random until you find the one you want.


Sharpen dialog box

Makes edges stand out more distinctly in an image.

Level Choose higher to get stronger borders.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.


Add Noise dialog box

Produces a speckled image.

Distribution Choose Uniform to evenly distribute the noise through the image. Choose Varied to make parts of the image noisier than others.

Variance Increase the variance to create a more speckled effect.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.


Mosaic dialog box

Blurs the image into blocks by averaging pixel values in each block.

X-axis size Set the width of each square in pixels.

Y-axis size Set the height for each square in pixels.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.

Square Select Square to make each block a perfect square.

Note: If the block size does evenly fit into the image, the blocks are cropped starting from the lower right corner.


Sphere dialog box

Produces a wide-angle camera lens effect on an image.

Light direction Choose the angle for a light source on the image.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.


Punch / Pinch dialog box

Punch pushes out the center of an image as if it were being stretched on the outside of a Sphere. Pinch squeezes the center of the image as if it were pushed into the inside of a sphere.

Power Set a high value to make the effect more pronounced.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.


Whirlpool dialog box

Twists an image into a swirling pattern.

Direction Choose a clockwise or counterclockwise swirl.

Twist degrees Set how much rotation to use. The higher the number, the greater the distortion.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.


Ripple dialog box

Adds waves to an image as if viewed through water.

Direction Choose Center to create waves start from the center and move out in a circular pattern. Choose Edge for waves that appear to be flowing across the image.

Frequency Choose a high value for more waves.

Amplitude Choose a high value for larger waves.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.


Watercolor dialog box

Enriches the colors in an image to simulate the appearance of a watercolor painting.

Stroke size Choose Small for short brush strokes. Choose Large for big strokes.

Moisture level Set higher levels to add streaking typical of paints with higher water content.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.


Unsharp Mask dialog box

Sharpens the image by subtracting an amount determined by the average pixel values in the specified cell size from each pixel in that cell.

Sharpen factor Set a high factor for stronger contrast.

Aperture radius Set a low radius to reduce pixelization.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.


Choose Intensity to make the brightness of the image more like the reference.

Choose Saturation to make the richness of the colors more like the reference.

Choose Chrominance to tint the image according to the colors of the reference.


Positive values add to the total, usually causing the image to become lighter. Negative values usually cause darker results.


Stagger dialog box

Creates a wobbly effect for the image.

Direction Choose which way the image wobbles.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.

Random Click to readjust the effect at random until you find the one you want.


Custom Effect dialog box

Distort image data by remapping pixel locations in a plane. The easiest way to use this filter is to first select a method by clicking on the Methods button. After examining the map, you can fine tune to achieve the effect you want.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.

Map Drag the curve to squeeze or expand pixels. The left edge of the graph represents the center of the image; the right , all four edges. If the curve is steep, the image will be squeezed; if shallow, expanded.

Show control points Click to place control points on the graph. This may make it easier to draw the desired curve. Enter the number of points you want in the points text box.

In / Out Shows the current and remapped pixel assignments when the mouse is in the Map area.

Methods Click to start with a reference map. The Smooth option takes the current map and smoothes out any sharp changes in the curve. All effects applied are cumulative, that is, the map is not reset before you apply a new effect from the Method list.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Load Use a previously saved matrix file to remap the colors.

Save Saves the current matrix settings to a file for future use in another image.


Custom Filter dialog box

Create custom effects by changing the color values of pixels by weighting them against their surroundings. The easiest way to use this filter is to first select a method by clicking on the Samples button. Then, after examining the matrix and other filter settings, you can fine tune it for the effect you want.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.

Matrix Enter a value representing the relative weight a each pixel has when calculating new pixel colors. The center box is the pixel that will actually be changed.

Reset Returns the grid to its unchanged appearance.

Load Use a previously saved matrix file to remap the colors.

Save Saves the current matrix settings to a file for future use in another image.

Test Click to see how the changes in the right preview window on the dialog box. (This is a little faster than pressing the Preview button but not as clear.)

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Samples Click for some sample maps to help you get started.

Symmetry Select an option to help you add factors into the proper places faster.

Divided by Enter a value that will bring the color values for all pixels down to a value that falls between 1 and 256. For best results, this number should be equal to the sum of all factors in the matrix. (If the sum comes out to zero, the factor should be 1.

Offset Set a value to add to each pixel after the matrix calculation. Positive values make the image lighter; negative, darker.

Invert Apply the complimentary colors to those calculated by the filter. For example, all black pixels would become white.


Warping dialog box

Distorts localized regions of an image by allowing you to drag control points.

Sample image Drag the grid to define how to warp the image.

Preview image Shows how the current warping settings will affect the image. (Press the Testing button to update this image.)

Grid size Choose the type of grid to place over the image. A small grid gives you finer control over the changes.

Show control points Check to place control points at the grid intersections. Clear to remove the points. Clearing the points gives you a better view of the original image.

Test See how the changes affect the image in the right preview window in the dialog box. (This is a little faster than pressing the Preview button but not as clear.)

Reset Returns the grid to its unchanged appearance.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.


Thumbnail dialog box

Allows you to choose what appears in the dialog box preview window while applying the filter. This can be useful if you are concerned about a particular region, or to change the magnification in the preview window. It also allows you to choose an image for adding filter settings to the EasyPalette.

Scales the entire image to fit in the preview window.

Selects a portion of the image to show at full size in the preview window.

Selects any part of the image to show in the preview window. PhotoImpact automatically resizes areas larger than the preview window.


Add To / Update EasyPalette dialog box

Saves the current dialog box settings in the EasyPalette for future use.

Preview Window Displays the image that will appear in the EasyPalette .

Sample name Enter a name for this filter setting that will remind you of what it does or when to use it.

Gallery / Library Select the Gallery or Library you want to save the attributes in.

Tab group Select a tab group within the Gallery or Library.

Recently-used Displays the most recently used Galleries and Libraries.

Note: Some options are not available in the Update EasyPalette dialog box.


Palette Ramp Editor dialog box

Contains pre-defined ring palettes and allows you to edit or design ring palettes.

Palette ramp Displays the currently selected ring palette and its order control points.

Hue shift control Adjusts the hue in the ring palette without changing the saturation and brightness. Click and drag the index in the color hue bar or enter the desired hue value.

Ring Rotates the color ring affecting the start and the end color. Enter the degree of turn.

Add Inserts a newly defined ring palette to the library.

Palette library Contains the pre-defined ring palettes. Click to select a ring palette to display in the ring palette window.


Allows you to reorder, change, add or delete colors from the selected ring palette.

To edit the ring’s color order, click and drag the control point of the color around the ring to the desired position.

To change/delete a color on the ring, right-click on the control point and select “Change color” or “Delete”.

To add a color to the ring, click on the area of the ring you wish to add a color to. This opens the Windows color picker. Select a color and click OK to add it to the ring.


Magic Gradient dialog box

Fills an image with specially designed gradients.

Ring palette window Displays the ring palette containing the set and order of colors used in the current magic gradient effect. (The order of the colors starts from the left middle part of the ring which is at 0 degrees and makes a 360 degree turn.)

Edit Click to create your own ring palette.

Reflect control button Reverses the order of the second set of ring palette colors (per two groups) applied in the magic gradient effect.

Hue shift control Adjusts the hue in the ring palette without changing the saturation and brightness. Click and drag the index in the color hue bar or enter the desired hue value.

Ring control Rotates the color ring changing the first color of the set. Enter the degree of turn.

Repeat number Define the number of times to repeat the ring palette in the pattern.

Mode Select a pattern to use in the effect. (For some modes, move the pointer to the sample set window and if the pointer changes to a hand shape, you can move the center point of the gradient. Click and drag to the desired center point position.)

Slope Allows you to specify the pattern's direction. Click and drag the red dot or the plus and minus buttons to the determine the selected mode's degree of turn.

Frequency Allows you specify the number of times to apply the pattern in the magic gradient effect. Click and drag the pointer to the desired number of patterns.

Amplitude Allows you to specify the length and width of the pattern. Click and drag the pointer to the desired ripple or wavy effect.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Add Adds the custom gradient and settings to the EasyPalette.


  When selected, and the repeat number is set to at least 2, the first set of colors is applied in the regular order and the second set is applied in the same order, reversed. This arrangement is applicable for every two sets of colors.


Two Color dialog box
Two-Color dialog box

Allows to choose two colors as the major tones of your image.

Colors and range to apply Two options of different colors are available to be applied to your image as the major tones. Drag the slider to define the saturation range for the two colors that will be concluded in the image. The range is set to wider, the two colors look more blended that makes the image is more natural. Set to smaller, they looks more solid to each other.

Preview Click to see how the changes will affect the actual image before applying them.

Thumbnail Choose a portion of the active image to show in the dialog box preview window.

Add Adds the settings to the EasyPalette.