Modifying colors, Adding borders

Chapter 4

–Solarize—Creates a partial reversal of tones and emphasizes outlines.

–Drawing—Creates a pencil drawing using the edges in the image.

3.Press to select the artistic effect and display the creative sub-menu. Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the artistic effect.

4.Press to save a copy of the image with the artistic effect and return to the Design

Gallery Menu. Press to exit without saving and return to the Apply Artistic Effects sub-menu.

Modifying colors

Tip If you plan to apply artistic effects or modify colors, do so before adding a border.

Modify Color allows you to apply color schemes to the displayed image. To modify colors:

1.Use to select Modify Color, then press .

2.Use to select a color scheme and preview the effect it has on the image.

–Cancel—Returns to the Design Gallery Menu without saving changes.

–Black and White—Converts color images to black and white.

–Sepia—Converts image to a brownish tone to look old-fashioned.

–B&W Tints—Applies color tones on a black and white version of an image.

–Color Tints—Adds an extra color layer to create a mood or feeling.

3.Press to select the color scheme and display the creative sub-menu. Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the color.

4.Press to save a copy of the image with the specified color scheme and return

to the Design Gallery Menu. Press to exit without saving and return to the Modify Color sub-menu.

Adding borders

Tip If you need to crop an image (see Cropping images on page 31), do so before adding borders or applying artistic effects. If you plan to apply artistic effects or modify colors, do so before adding a border.

Add Borders allows you to add a predefined border to the displayed image. To add a border:

1.Use to select Add Borders, then press .

2.Use to select a border type and preview the effect it has on the image.

–Cancel—Returns to the Design Gallery menu without saving changes.

–Soft Edge—Applies a soft, vignetted frame to the image.

–Inset Border—Image extends beyond the inset frame.

–Torn Edge—Creates random tears for an uneven border effect.

–Burn Edge—Creates a border with darkened areas that appear burned.

–Spatter—Creates an edge that appears to dissolve into the paper, like spray.

–Oval—Adds an oval matte border with beveled edges.

–Circle—Adds a circular matte border with beveled edges.

–Rectangle—Adds a rectangular matte border with sharp corners.