User Guide

15
Using Image Effects
The Corel Painter image effects let
you do everything from correcting
colors to retouching images to creating
a completely new image from a
source.
The effects range from practical tools,
like the orientation, tonal control and
focus effects, to artistic expressions,
like embossing, color overlay, Van
Gogh, and posterize.
Traditional artistic methods inspire
many of the Corel Painter effects.
In some cases, effects involve using
other Corel Painter features such as
clones, special brushes, or layers.
You’ll find most of the information
you’ll need to use an effect contained
in this chapter. However, where you
need more detailed information about
a specific Corel Painter feature, a
cross-reference is provided.
Basics of Applying Effects
You apply most of the Corel Painter
effects in the same manner:
• Select where to apply the effect.
• Choose a specific effect.
• Set effect options and click OK to
apply it to your image.
Each effect can have several options
and parameters that might require
you to use other features such as
selections, layers, colors, paper
textures, and gradients.
In addition to working with other
palettes, you can get the most out of
the effects if you understand more
about application methods and the
Fade feature.