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Chapter 5: Edit mode

1. In Edit mode, in the Add group, click Special Effect.

2. Click Bulge.

3. On the Bulge tab, set the options as described below.

4. Do one of the following:

Click Done to accept your changes and close the pane.

Click Cancel to discard your changes and close the pane.

Bulge and Shrink options

Horizontal position Specifies the center of the distortion along the horizontal axis. A lower value moves the distortion

towards the left side of the image, while a higher value moves it towards the right side of the image.

Vertical position Specifies the center of the distortion along the vertical axis. A lower value moves the distortion towards

the bottom of the image, while a higher value moves it towards the top of the image.

Radius Specifies the radius of the distorted area. A lower value decreases the radius of the distortion, while a

higher value increases the radius of the distortion.

Strength Specifies the strength of the distortion. A negative value shrinks the center of the distortion, while a

higher value bulges the distortion.

Background color Specifies the background color for the filtered image.

Select the Image check box to use the original image color, or click the color picker to select a different

color.

Bulge direction Specifies the direction of the distortion. Select one or both of the following options:

Horizontal: Moves the distortion horizontally.

Vertical: Moves the distortion vertically.

Applying a Collage effect

You can use the Collage effect to creatively break up a photo into a number of photos.

You can save your settings as a preset for future use.

To use the Collage effect:

1. In Edit mode, in the Add group, click Special Effect.

2. Click Collage.

3. Drag the sliders to set the Number and Size of the photos.

4. Select a background color by clicking the drop-down arrow to display gradients of colors, or click the color box to display a

dialog of swatches to choose from.

5. If you would like to reshuffle the photos, click Randomize.

6. Do one of the following:

Click Done to accept your changes and close the pane.

Click Cancel to discard your changes and close the pane.

7. Click Exit to leave Special Effects, and return to Edit mode.

Applying a Colored Edges effect

You can use the Colored Edges effect to trace the lines and details of people or objects in your images. You can save your options as

a preset value for future use.

To apply a Colored Edges effect:

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