User Guide

ACDSee™ Pro User Guide
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Applying a Ripple effect
You can use the Ripple effect to divide your images into concentric circles that resembles what you
see when you drop a pebble into water. You can select or change the Ripple options to apply ripples
to your image, and save your options as a preset for use at another time.
To apply a Ripple effect:
1 On the Edit Panel, click Effects, and then double-click Ripple.
2 On the Ripple tab, set the options as described below.
3 Do one of the following:
•Click Done to accept your changes and close the Ripple tab.
•Click Cancel to discard your changes and close the tab.
Ripple options
Background
blur
Specifies the amount of blur in the photo. Heavy rain will block your vision. Use
this option to blur the photo so the rain effect looks natural.
Angle Specifies the angle at which the rain drops are falling.
Color Specifies the color of the rain drops.
Horizontal
position
Specifies the center of the ripples on the horizontal axis. A value of 500 places
the ripples in the middle of the image.
Vertical
position
Specifies the center of the ripples on the vertical axis. A value of 500 places the
ripples in the middle of the image.
Amplitude Specifies the depth and height of each ripple.
Wavelength Specifies the amount of space between ripples.
Light strength Specifies the amount of light contrast between the top and bottom of each
ripple.
Background
color
Specifies the background color of the filtered image. Select the Image check
box to use the original image colors, or click the color picker to select a
different color.
Ripple
direction
Specifies the direction of the ripples. Select one or both of the following:
• Ripple vertically: makes the ripples move towards the top and bottom of
the image.
• Ripple horizontally: makes the ripples move towards the right and left
sides of the image.