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SnagIt 9 Tutorial:

Image Effects

Learn to use the Image Effect options to create a variety of special effects such perspective, shear, edge effects, and more.

Border

Add a custom border around a selection or the entire canvas.

To use this tool:

1. To add a border to a portion of the canvas, use Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Selection tool and drag a selection on the canvas.
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   To add a border to the entire canvas, do not make a selection.
2. To select the border color from colors on the canvas, Select Image tab > Image Style group > Border tool  > Select color from image.
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   For a custom color Select Image tab > Image Style group > Border tool > More Colors > Colors task pane. Select a color from the Standard or Custom tab. Click OK.
3. To select a border width, select Image tab > Image Style group > Border tool > Select a width from the menu or click Custom Lines to create a new width.

Perspective

Add a perspective effect to the entire canvas.

To use this tool:

1. Select Image tab > Image Style group > Effects tool  > Perspective.
2. Select an effect from the menu or click Perspective/Shear Options to create a unique look.

Shear

Add a shear effect to the entire canvas.

To use this tool:

1. Select Image tab > Image Style group > Effects tool   > Shear.
2. Select an effect from the menu or click Perspective Shear Options to create a unique look.

Edges

Use an Edge effect to add a professional, finished look to a selection or the entire canvas.

The Edge effects include drop shadow, torn, faded, wave, saw, shark tooth and beveled edge. Customize the effect by adjusting the:

• Size and location of the effect.
• Shadow size, location and color.
• Outline and defining its size and color.
• Background color

To use this tool:

1. To add an edge effect to a portion of the canvas, use Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Selection tool  and drag a selection on the canvas.
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   To add an edge effect to the entire canvas, do not make a selection.
2. Select an edge effect from the Quick styles Gallery.
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   For a custom look select Image tab > Image Style group > Edges tool . Select an effect from the menu. Customize the effect using the available settings. Click OK.

Blur

This effect can be applied to a selection or the entire canvas.

To use this tool:

1. To blur a portion of the canvas, use Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Selection tool  and drag a selection on the canvas.
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   To blur the entire canvas, do not make a selection.
2. Select Image tab > Modify group > Blur tool .
   Select the blur level or click Custom to enter a specific percentage.

Grayscale

This effect must be applied to the entire canvas.

To use this tool:

1. Select Image tab > Modify group > Grayscale tool .

Watermark

Add a graphic file to the canvas. Add logos, titles, signatures, banner ads, etc. The image file can be overlain, underlain, embossed, transparent, and more. Experiment to discover the variety of creative ways you can use the Watermark effect.

This effect must be applied to the entire canvas.

To use this tool:

1. Select Image tab > Modify group > Watermark tool .
2. In the Watermark task pane, browse to select a graphic file.
3. Click Advanced settings to customize the effect using the available settings.
4. Click OK.

Spotlight and Magnify

Select a portion of the capture and modify it using a magnification effect as well as darkening and blurring effects.

To use this tool:

1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Selection tool  and drag a selection on the canvas.
2. Select Image tab > Modify group > Spotlight & Magnify tool .
3. In the Spotlight and Magnify task pane, customize the effect using the available settings. Click OK.