8.5

Using picture effects
The Picture Effects feature adds several commonly used image-editing features to
QuarkXPress. This allows you to apply sophisticated image manipulations within the
context of the surrounding layout rather than having to work in another application and
switch back and forth. Picture effects are described in detail in "Picture Effects: Adjustments"
and "Picture Effects: Filters."
Changes made with the Picture Effects feature are nondestructive, meaning that they do
not affect the source image file. Rather, adjustments and filters are saved with layouts, can
display on screen in full resolution, and are applied at output. If, however, you prefer to
save changes directly with picture files, the Picture Effects feature can do that, too. You
can selectively export pictures with any range of adjustments, filters, and transformations
— including everything from rotating and cropping in QuarkXPress to the Negative and
Gaussian blur effects that the Picture Effects feature provides. As you export pictures, you
can also convert the file type and color mode, and specify whether to save over the source
picture files or create new picture files (which can be automatically relinked to the layout).
You can apply multiple effects and multiple instances of the same effect but with different
parameters.
To work with picture effects, you must have Vista XTensions software loaded.
When you synchronize a picture, you can include picture effects so that if you add, delete,
or change an effect, that change is made to all instances of the synchronized picture. When
you add a picture box to the Shared Content palette (Window menu), check Synchronize
Content in the Shared Item Properties dialog box. Then, be sure to click Content and
Attributes. This applies the same effects to the same picture file throughout the layout.
Working with picture effects
You can use the Picture Effects palette (Window menu) to experiment with different
effects. Simply select an imported picture in any supported file format: TIFF (.tif), PNG
(.png), JPEG (.jpg), Scitex CT (.sct), GIF (.gif), PICT (.pct or .pict), BMP (.bmp), or
raster/Photoshop EPS (.eps).
You can use the Picture Effects palette to apply effects to the selected picture. You can
also use the Style > Picture Effects > Adjustments submenu and the Style > Picture
Effects > Filters submenu to apply effects.
Effects are applied to pictures as listed in the Picture Effects palette from top to bottom.
To reorder effects, simply drag them up and down in the list.
Removing and deleting picture effects
The Picture Effects palette lets you temporarily remove an effect for experimentation
purposes, or delete effects from the list entirely.
• To remove an effect (without deleting it), uncheck it. You can check and uncheck effects
to experiment with different combinations.
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