Operation Manual

Working with Pictures 177
• You can always resize a picture after it has been placed by dragging its
handles. For the finer points of resizing, see Resizing objects on p. 121.
• The Picture context toolbar appears automatically when you select an
image on the page. Use the toolbar to quickly adjust contrast,
brightness, Red Eye, or apply Auto Level or Auto Contrast.
For more advanced image adjustment and effect filters, click the
Picture context toolbar's PhotoLab button. See DrawPlus Help for
further information.
• If you import an image with areas of transparency, you'll be able to
manipulate the image's outline, i.e., convert to curves, apply line
properties, effects.
Using Image Cutout Studio
Image Cutout Studio offers a powerful integrated solution for cutting objects
out from their backgrounds. Depending on the make up of your images you can
separate subject of interests from their backgrounds, either by retaining the
subject of interest (usually people, objects, etc.) or removing a simple uniform
background (e.g., sky, studio backdrop). In both instances, the resulting "cutout"
image creates an eye-catching look for your design.
The latter background removal method is illustrated in the following multi-
image example.
An initial image on a
white background.
Cutout Studio "paints"
transparency on the
background. The tint
indicates areas to be
discarded.
Once cut out, a
different image can be
used as a more
attractive background.