User Guide

ACDSee™ Pro User Guide
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Applying a Vignette effect
You can use the Vignette effect to add a frame around a subject, such as a person or a bouquet of
flowers. You can change the focal point in the portrait. You can also control the appearance of the
border. You can save your options as a preset for use at another time.
To apply a Vignette effect:
1 On the Edit Panel, click Effects, and then double-click Vignette.
2 On the Vignette tab, set the options as described below.
3 Do one of the following:
•Click Done to apply your changes and close the tab.
•Click Cancel to discard all changes and close the tab.
Vignette options
Horizontal Specifies the focal point of the portrait on the horizontal axis. A value of 500
places the center in the middle of the photo.
Vertical Specifies the focal point of the portrait on the vertical axis. A value of 500
places the center in the middle of the photo.
Clear zone Specifies the size of the clear area around the focal point in the portrait. Drag
the slider to the left to reduce the size of the clear area. Drag the slider to the
right to increase the size of the clear area.
Transition
zone
Specifies the width of the transition area between the clear zone and the frame.
Drag the slider to the left to narrow the transition area. Drag the slider to the
right to widen the transition area.
Shape Specifies the shape of the frame:
• Round: Select Round if you want the frame to be round.
• Rectangular: Select Rectangular if you want the frame to be square.
Show outline Select Show outline if you want to display an outline that shows the outside
edge of the clear zone and the inside edge of the frame.