User Guide

CHAPTER 8. TOOLS 77
8.31 Posterize
8.31.1 Overview
The Posterize tool is designed to intelligently weigh the pixel colors of the selected area
or active layer and reduce the number of colors while maintaining a semblance of the
original image characteristics.
8.31.2 Posterize Tool Options
Posterize Tool Settings
Posterize Levels The number of levels used here represents the number of colors that
the tools will use to describe the active layer or selection. This number does not
include black and white.
Preview The Preview toggle allows the dynamic updating of the active layer or selec-
tion when changes are made to the Posterize Levels.
8.32 Rectangular Selection
8.32.1 Overview
The Rectangular Selection tool allows selection areas of a rectangular shapes to
be defined.
8.32.2 Rectangular Selection Tool Options
Rectangular Selection Settings
Feather The Feather slider sets the amount of feathering to create around the ren-
dered selection area. Feathering softens the edge of the selection by the speci-
fied number of pixels. See also:Feather Selection.
Antialiasing The Antialiasing button toggles the rendering of aliased edges on the
selection boundary. Antialiasing produces smoother curves and angles and is
recommended for most uses.
Fixed Size / Aspect Ratio The Fixed Size / Aspect Ratio option allows more con-
trolled creation of the selection region. By setting the size to the desired amount,
predetermined areas can be selected with ease. The area can also be specified
as a percentage of the total layer.
Additional Information
Default Keyboard Shortcut:
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Key modifiers: