User Guide

Chapter 5: Editing
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3. Do one of the following:
x Click Done to apply your changes and close the Colored Edges tab.
x Click Cancel to discard all changes and close the tab.
Colored Edges options
Intensity Specifies the amount of color added to the edges within the image. The
higher the setting, the thicker the color that is applied to the image.
Edge color Specifies the color of the edges.
Edge detection Specifies the edge detection algorithm. The algorithm controls the
formula used to detect the edges and the direction of the edge
indicators.
Blurring Blurs the edges in the image. Select the Use blurring check box, and
then select a blur setting to determine how much blur is applied.
Applying a Contours effect
You can use the Contours effect to draw contour lines on your image that create a cartoon
effect. You can select or change the Contours options to apply the effect to your image, and
save your options as a preset for use at another time.
To apply a Contours effect:
1. On the Edit Panel, click Effects, and then double-click Contours.
2. On the Contours tab, set the options as described below.
3. Do one of the following:
x Click Done to apply your changes and close the Contours tab.
x Click Cancel to discard all changes and close the tab.
Contours options
Rounding Specifies the amount of curve in the contour lines. The higher the value,
the rounder the lines.
Line frequency Specifies the amount of space between the contour lines. The higher the
value, the closer the lines move together.
Line strength Specifies the strength of the line. The higher the value, the darker the
line.
Line color Specifies the color of the contour lines.