User Guide

Chapter 5: Editing
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Applying a Solarize effect
You can use the Solarize effect to simulate the effect of overexposing an image, as though the
film was exposed to light before developing. You can select or change the Solarize options to
apply this effect to your image, and save your options as a preset for use at another time.
To apply a Solarize effect:
1. On the Edit Panel, click Effects, and then double-click Solarize.
2. On the Solarize tab, drag the Threshold slider to specify the brightness threshold of the
image.
3. In the Effect area, specify which pixels you want to adjust by selecting one of the
following options:
x Solarize: adjusts pixels located above the specified threshold option. The effect
takes any pixels above the threshold and replaces them with their negative value.
When you solarize an image, a higher threshold value sets a brighter threshold, and
colors need to be brighter to be overexposed.
x Lunarize: adjusts pixels located below the specified threshold option. The effect
takes any pixels below the threshold and replaces them with their negative value.
When you lunarize an image, a higher threshold value sets a darker threshold, and
colors do not have to be as bright to be overexposed.
4. Do one of the following:
x Click Done to accept your changes and close the Solarize tab.
x Click Cancel to discard your changes and close the tab.
Applying a Stained Glass effect
You can use the Stained Glass effect to divide your images into fragments of a random size and
shape, to give the photo the appearance of a stained glass window. You can control the size
and position of the fragments. You can save your options as a preset for use at another time.
To apply a Stained Glass effect:
1. On the Edit Panel, click Effects, and then double-click Stained Glass.
2. On the Stained Glass tab, set the options as described below.
3. Do one of the following:
x Click Done to accept your changes and close the tab.
x Click Cancel to discard your changes and close the tab.