Autofx Photographic Edges 6.0 Manual

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Photo/Graphic Edges™ Operations Manual
Introduction to Photo/Graphic Edges 6.0

Photo/Graphic Edges is a fun and easy way to make your images distinctive in a few simple steps. Instead of showing your images as squares, you can give them shape and dimension.
Auto FX Software created Photo/Graphic Edges in 1994 and has continued to evolve the product concept since then. Photo/Graphic Edges 6.0 offers more than just edge, frame and
border effects. The new set of visual special effects it offers is unique and compelling.
Photo/Graphic Edges 6.0 features a robust architecture with layers and allows you to combine multiple effects together in new and creative ways. This new release includes 14 effects
that further extend the creative capabilities this program offers you.
Photo/Graphic Edges is one of the most popular plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop and has been a tool used by creative professionals and digital hobbiests worldwide for the past 10 years.
We hope you enjoy the new improvements and additions to this industry standard creative product with the release of version 6.0.
~Auto FX Software
Photo/Graphic Edges License Agreement

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Trademark and Copyright Notice

The Auto FX Software name is a registered trademark of Auto F/X Corporation. The Photo/Graphic Edges™ name is a trademark of Auto F/X Corporation. The Photo/Graphic Edges logo, brand identity, software interface, unique plug-in
and application design and graphical user interface visual and interactive concepts are Copyright © 2003 by Auto F/X Corporation - All Rights Reserved Worldwide.
Installing on Windows
Launch the Installer
Quit all running applications before running the Photo/Graphic Edges install program. Insert the CD into your
drive.After inserting the CD an installation screen will appear providing you with options to choose from. Select
the option that allows you to install the software. If the installation screen does not automatically appear you will
need to go to My Computer on your desktop and open the CD. To install the Photo/Graphic Edges software,
double click on the setup.exe that is found on the CD. The installer automatically searches you system for host applications like
Adobe Photoshop that support the plug-in version. Choices are shown under
The installer software will launch and display a series of information screens and the license agreement. Please the install location menu. Select Custom location from the menu to install
take a moment to review the license agreement as it defines your rights to use this software. If you agree with anywhere on your machine (install the application version anywhere). The
the terms set forth in the license agreement, click on “Yes”. plug-in version must be installed into the host’s plug-in directory.
Carefully Select the Install Location For The Software

The installer will automatically install both the application and the plug-in version of Photo/Graphic Edges. If you
plan on using only the application version you may install the software anywhere on your computer (usually the
Programs Folder on your startup drive). If you plan on using Photo/Graphic Edges as a plug-in you need to
install the software in a special location specified by the application running the plug-in. Most applications have a
folder that you install the plug-ins into. See the next page for a list of install locations for the Photo/Graphic
Edges plug-in.
If you own an application that supports Photoshop 4.0 plug-ins and the install location is not listed on this page,
refer to your application’s manual for the proper install location. Typically you install plug-ins into the host
applications plug-ins folder, but each program is different. You may also need to contact the host application’s
tech support department for assistance finding where to install plug-ins in their software.
Photo/Graphic Edges Application Version Once you launch the Photo/Graphic Edges software you will be
The application version of Photo/Graphic Edges is installed in the same folder as the plug-in. A shortcut to the required to enter your name and serial number. You can copy and
application version is included under the Start > Programs > Auto FX Software > Photo/Graphic Edges menu. paste in the serial number if you have it already typed in.
The application version is automatically installed on your computer. If you desire to use only the application
version and not the plug-in you can select any location for the install of the program.
Enter Your Name and Serial Number

When you first start Photo/Graphic Edges you will be asked to enter your Name, Business name if this software
was purchased by a business, and the serial number you were issued with this license. For physical product
purchases you will find the serial number on a sticker that is placed on the inside cover of the CD case.
Serial numbers for electronic purchases are included with your download files in the Download Center.
Review your paperwork carefully for the serial number. Remember that the serial numbers are case sensitive
where lettters are used and you must enter in the dashes at the appropriate location.
Installing the Plug-in

Plug-ins are software that run inside another application to enhance and extend the Adobe Photoshop (Windows)
application’s capabilities. The application plug-ins run inside is called the “Host
Application”. Each host application has their own location they require plug-ins to Version: 4 Install Location: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop 4\PlugIns
be installed to in order for them to be used. Version: 5 Install Location: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop 5\Plug-Ins
Version: 5.5 Install Location: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop 5.5\Plug-Ins
To the right we have listed the more common programs that use plug-ins. If your Version: 6 Install Location: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop 6.0\Plug-Ins
program is not listed we encourage you to read in the host application manual on Version: 7 Install Location: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop 7.0\Plug-Ins
where to install plug-ins.
Photoshop Elements (Windows)
Once the plug-in is installed you must restart your host application before the plug- Version: 1 Install Location: C:\Program Files\Adobe Elements\Plug-Ins
in will show up. Most host applications have a filter menu where plug-ins will show Version: 2 Install Location: C:\Program Files\Adobe Elements\Plug-Ins
up under. Check your host application manual for how to find plug-ins that have
been installed.
Adobe PhotoDeluxe (Windows)
One additional item you should be aware of when installing plug-ins: many host Version: 3 Install Location: C:\Program Files\PhotoDeluxe 3.0\Plug-Ins
applications allow you to set the preferences for where it will look for plug-ins. You
can change the folder the host application looks to when loading up plug-ins. The Corel Draw's Photo-Paint (Windows)
application will not load any plug-ins that are not in the location you have defined in
your preferences. Make sure your application is looking to the folder you have Version: 9 Install Location: C:\Program Files\Corel\Graphics9\Plugins
installed Photo/Graphic Edges into. All install locations listed to the right show the Version: 10 Install Location: C:\Program Files\Corel\Graphics10\Plugins
default plug-in folder locations the preference is set to.
Jasc Paint Shop Pro (Windows)
Locating the Plug-in

Version: 6 Install Location: C:\Program Files\Paint Shop Pro 6.0\Plugins
Version: 7 Install Location: C:\Program Files\Paint Shop Pro 7.0\Plugins
Photo/Graphic Edges, if properly installed into the plug-ins folder, should show up
under the menu where the host application displays Photoshop compatible plug-
ins. Photoshop, for example, will show the plug-in you just installed at the bottom of
the Filter menu under the Auto FX name. If the plug-in is not showing up in the
host application you should take the following actions:
• Verify that you installed the plug-in into the correct folder. Do this by opening up
the folder you installed into and seeing if the plug-in is there.
• If the plug-in is installed into the correct folder you should next check to see if the
host application’s preferences are set to load plug-ins from the location you
installed into. Adobe Photoshop, for example, allows users to set the plug-in folder
from the Preferences menu. Make sure this is pointing to the same folder you
installed the plug-in into.
If you require personal assistance installing this software, please call us at (205)
980-0056. We will be glad to help you get up and running. We do request that
before calling you retry the installation instructions again and make certain you are
placing the plug-in inside the right folder and that you have restarted your host
application after the installation process.
Installing on Macintosh
Launch the Installer
Quit all running applications before running the Photo/Graphic Edges install program. Insert the CD into
your drive. Go to your desktop and open the CD. To install the Photo/Graphic Edges software, double
click on the Photo/Graphic Edges Installer that is found on the CD. The installer software will launch and
will display a series of information screens and the license agreement. Please take a moment to review
the license agreement as it defines your rights to use of this software. If you agree with the terms set
forth in the license agreement, click on “Yes”.
Carefully Select the Install Location For The Plug-in

During the installation process you will be asked to set a location where you want to install the software.
If you are using the software inside a Photoshop plug-in compatible application you will need to carefully
select the location for the plug-in to be installed. Failure to select the correct location for the install will
result in the plug-in not appearing in your host application. Install locations vary by applications. See the
bottom of this page for a partial list of install locations for the Photo/Graphic Edges plug-in. If you own
an application that supports Photoshop 4.0 plug-ins and the install location is not listed on this page,
refer to your application’s manual for the proper install location. Typically you install plug-ins into the Follow the onscreen instructions that guide you while installing the
host applications plug-ins folder, but each program is different. software. Plug-ins must go in the right directory. The stand-alone
software can run from any directory.
Enter Your Name and Serial Number
When you first start Photo/Graphic Edges you will be asked to enter your Name, Business name if this
software was purchased by a business, and the serial number you were issued with this license. For
physical product purchases you will find the serial number on a sticker that is placed on the
inside cover of the CD case. Serial numbers for electronic purchases are included with your
download files in the Download Center. Review your paperwork carefully for the serial number.
Remember that the serial numbers are case sensitive where lettters are used and you must enter in the
dashes at the appropriate location.
Adobe Photoshop (Macintosh)

Version: 4 Install Location: Adobe\Photoshop 4\PlugIns
Version: 5 Install Location: Adobe\Photoshop 5\Plug-Ins
Version: 5.5 Install Location: Adobe\Photoshop 5.5\Plug-Ins
Version: 6 Install Location: Adobe\Photoshop 6.0\Plug-Ins
Version: 7 Install Location: Adobe\Photoshop 7.0\Plug-Ins
Adobe PhotoDeluxe (Macintosh)

Version: 2 Install Location: PhotoDeluxe 2.0\Plug-Ins\
Adobe Elements (Macintosh) Locate the plug-ins folder and click once on the folder to highlight it.
Now click the Select Folder button.
Memory Management on the Mac

If you are new to the Mac, here is how you
Making Sure There is Enough Free Memory find out how much memory is being used by
If you are running on earlier versions of the Mac OS you will be required to manage your memory carefully. your computer. Go to the Apple menu in the
Graphics applications require a lot of memory. Photo/Graphic Edges is no exception to this rule and due to upper left corner of the monitor and choose
the dynamic nature of the software, it requires more than most. You should provide Photo/Graphic Edges the About This Computer menu item.
with as much available memory as you can to ensure fast and trouble free operations. You may consider
running this software as a stand-alone version (versus as a plug-in) if you run into memory problems. We
highly recommend Mac OS X as memory management is superior and our software runs more efficiently
under the Mac OS X system.
When using the application version of Photo/Graphic Edges you should adjust the memory settings as
high as possible. When using the plug-in version of Photo/Graphic Edges you should lower the amount of
memory your host application (Adobe Photoshop, for example) is using. This frees up more memory for
Photo/Graphic Edges. Photo/Graphic Edges uses free RAM that is not being used by any other program.
Freeing Up Memory
Here are some ways you can free up memory on the Mac
• Run this software as a stand-alone application instead of as a plug-in

• Quit all non-essential applications that are running.
• Reduce the amount of memory that essential applications are using
• Reduce the amount of memory Adobe Photoshop is using. Photoshop
can operate efficiently on 50MB of memory while you work in Photo/Graphic Edges
Once the About This Computer window appears you can see how much
RAM each program is using. You can also see how much free RAM there
is by looking at the Largest Unused Block. In the example above there is
127.1 MB of free RAM available.
Later versions of the Mac OS allow you to double click on the application
name shown in the About This Computer Windows. This will open up the
Info window for the application and will let you adjust the memory. Earlier
versions require you to go to the finder and locate the application then
press Command I to open the Info window to set the memory parameters.
Unless you are working with very large images you can keep Photoshop’s
Preferred Size memory to a setting that leaves a lot of Free Ram for other
applications such as Photo/Graphic Edges.
Receiving Technical Support

Receiving Free Technical Support By Phone
Auto FX Software believes in providing exceptional customer and technical service. Unlike some of the larger graphics companies in the business, we do not believe in charging for technical
support for our products. We feel that you should be supported through the life of the product.
Technical support is, however, reserved for registered users only - if you have not registered this product and require technical support we request that you go to our website and register your
software on our Product Registration page. If you prefer to register when you call in for support we will log you into our database for future support calls. Our Technical support hours are from
9 AM to 6 PM Central Standard Time - Monday through Friday - closed on major US holidays.
Before calling our technical support number we request that you be at your computer with all relevant software and documentation ready. Our support staff appreciates this as it helps us
serve you and other customers faster and more efficiently. We also encourage you to first check on our website to see if there is information or updated software patches that will fix your
problem. Call 205-980-0056 if you need assistance using this product. We request that you limit the questions you ask to those relating to the use of our product. Our staff constantly gets
questions on how to use host applications our plug-in works in. Questions relating to the use of Adobe Photoshop, for example, should be addressed to the support staff of Adobe and not to
our support staff. We appreciate your respecting this request.
Receiving Free Technical Support By e-Mail

You may also e-mail your technical support questions to techsupport@autofx.com. Please do not send any attached files with your e-mail.
If we require seeing screenshot examples or original files of your work we will request this information in our reply.
Be Prepared To Provide Us With This Information

Please provide us with the following information when you send in an e-mail or call in requesting assistance:
Operating Platform: Mac or Windows
Operating Software What version of system software are you using. Mac OS 9.1 or Windows 2000 for example
System Memory How much system memory (RAM) do you have available to your machine
Host Application If you are using the plug-in version of our software you will need to tell us
the name of the host application and the version (i.e. Adobe Photoshop 6.0.1)
Our Software Users sometimes forget to mention what Auto FX Software they are using
Please be specific and name the effect and detail the specific nature of the problem
Frequently Asked Questions On Our WebSite

Check the Auto F/X website at http://www.autofx.com for answers to frequently asked questions on Photo/Graphic Edges.
File Menu
Differences Between the Stand Alone
and Plug-in Version File Menu
• Both the stand alone and plug-in versions of Photo/Graphic Edges allow you to save your artwork to disk
• Both the stand alone and plug-in versions of Photo/Graphic Edges allow you to load a mask that will be
used as the selected area for an effect
• Choosing Exit while in the plug-in version cancels the plug-in and returns you to the host
application without changing your image. Choosing Exit while working in the application version
will quit the program. Application Version File Menu
• The application version allows you to open files while the plug-in version does not as it relies
on the host application to provide the image information
Saving Copies of Your Work
Unlike other plug-ins on the market, Auto FX plug-ins allow you to save your file to disk while still in the
plug-in itself. Most other plug-ins force you to apply back into the host application before you can save your
results. We feel that as you evolve your work you should be able to save copies to disk at anytime and
continue with your work without having to reload the plug-in or relaunch the application again.
While you are working on a project in either the plug-in or stand-alone version of Photo/Graphic Edges, Plug-in Version File Menu
it may be helpful to save out copies of your work in progress.
Go to the File > Save menu option and save your work using any of the following formats:
• .bmp : Bitmap File Format: Basic graphic file format for Windows
• .psd : Photoshop Native File Format: Includes full transparency layer support
• .tif : Saves a standard Tagged Image File Format (TIFF)
• .jpg : Saves images to a default Best Quality JPG setting
• .png : PNG24: Includes transparency mask support and lossless compression
Edit Menu
Bring to Front / Send to Back
Effects that allow you to clone onscreen objects also allow you to reorder the new objects
from front to back. Clicking on an object that is in the front and selecting Edit > Send to
Back will place the object behind all other objects in the preview. If you choose Bring to
Front the selected object will be ontop of any other object in the preview.
Shortcut Keys Mac Windows

Bring to Front Command F Control F
Send to Back Command B Control B
Preferences Dialog
The Preferences dialog is activated by selecting the Edit > Preferences menu option. The
Preferences dialog allows you to customize the way Photo/Graphic Edges looks and works.
General
The General tab lets you control rendering and proxy options.
Show Alert Warning

When activated various alert warnings will be displayed. If you have already seen the
warnings in the past and do not wish to see them in the future then you may turn this off.
Show Filename Palette

The stand-alone application version will display a small palette at the top of the window that
shows the name of the file you are working with.
Use this option to turn this feature on or off as
desired.
Show Information Palette

This palette shows information such as the current zoom level and the width and height of
the file. To control the width and height display Render Button
dimensions change the menu below this control When the Render Button option is selected the Photo/Graphic Edges software will wait
option to display either Pixels or Inches. for you to make as many changes as you desire and will only update the preview when
you press the render button. After you select the Render Button option a Render button
will appear on the control bar area. After you have changed the effect settings press the
Render button and the effect will update to the new settings.
Show Tool Tips

The tool tips in this software help you to get started understanding the many different controls and tools. They
display automatically when you hold the cursor over a control for a few seconds. After you are familiar with this
software you may elect to turn this feature off. Use this control option to disable the automatic display of tooltips.
Delayed Render
The Delayed Render option allows you to select how long the Photo/Graphic Edges software waits before beginning
to render the effect. You can change controls and once you are through Photo/Graphic Edges waits for the delayed
time before starting to render. This delayed time allows you to adjust both slider and onscreen controls without the
rendering process beginning immediately after the control is adjusted. Use the Delay Time menu to set the amount
of time you want Photo/Graphic Edges to delay after the last control is moved before starting to update the preview.
If you do not desire a delay then choose No Delay under the Delay Render menu.
Note: Photo/Graphic Edges features user interupts that allow you to update an effect that is already being Flavors Tab lets you define the color scheme of the software
processed. If an effect begins to process and you decide to change a setting you can just make the desired change
and the effect stops, accepts the new settings and begins to process again. Interupts prevent you from waiting on a
process to complete before making changes.
Proxy
You must quit and then restart this software before the Proxy changes take place.The proxy option defines the
maximum preview size that the software renders to while working with your graphics. The preview displays how the
final high-resolution version will look once you have saved the file or applied back into a host appliation like
Photoshop. The proxy system was designed to vastly speed up complex operations that this software uses to render
photo-realistic high-quality graphics. Warning: Disabling or increasing the size of the Proxy display settings will slow
the render speed.
AutoUpdate
This control enables or disables the AutoUpdate feature in this program. The AutoUpdate feature checks the Auto FX
server for new updates of the program and if any are available it downloads these as they become available.
Language Textures changes the desktop texture on the preview

Click this button to access the Select Languages palette allowing you to change the interface and tooltip language.
Flavors
Flavors allows you to change the color of the Photo/Graphic Edges interface to a color of your choice. Click on any
color in this dialog and the interface, menus and all graphics will then change to the color of your choice.
Desktop Textures
Desktop Textures define the pattern that is used on the desktop behind the preview window. Click on any texture to
see what it looks like onscreen. Try mixing and matching Textures with Flavors.
Desktop Colors
Desktop Colors fills the desktop area behind the preview window with a color. Click on any color to see what it looks
like onscreen. Try mixing and matching Colors with Flavors.
Colors makes the desktop display a color on the preview
View Menu
Preview Size and Zooming Controls
Fit in Window: Resizes the preview to fit the maximum dimensions of your screen
Browser Dimensions: Resizes the preview to show actual pixels (1:1) as seen in a browser
Zoom In: Magnifies the preview in by one level

Zoom Out: Reduces the preview out by one level
Previewing With Different Background Colors

There are times when you will want to preview your effect with a different background to see how it will
look once it is layered on top of a color. Use these menu controls to try different background styles.
Note: When you save the file or apply it into Photoshop this preview color does not apply. Use the
Surface Tab control to fill the background with a color or texture that are applied. Shortcut Keys Mac Windows
Dimension (1:1) Cmd 0 (zero) Ctrl 0 (zero)
View Transparent Background: Displays a transparent background behind the selected artwork
View White Background: Displays a white background behind the selected artwork Zoom In Cmd Spacebar Ctrl Spacebar
View Black Background: Displays a black background behind the selected artwork Zoom Out: Option Spacebar Alt Spacebar
View Color Background: Displays the currently selected color behind the selected artwork.
Select View Color: Activates the color picker so you can set the View Color used in the View
Color Background menu option.
View Menu > View Transparent Background option selected View Menu > Select View Color option selected to allow user defined color to
be previewed behind the edge effect
Features of the Photo/Graphic Edges

Series Plug-in
The plug-in version of Photo/Graphic Edges can be accessed from
within the host application wherever filters and plug-ins are run from -
please reference your application’s manual for details on where to
access plug-ins.
In Photoshop, open an image and go to the Filter menu. You will see the
Auto FX name at the bottom of the Filter menu. Scroll down to the Auto
FX menu and a sub-menu will appear showing you the Photo/Graphic
Edges plug-in. All Photo/Graphic Edges series effects are located under
this one plug-in.
Adobe Photoshop filter menu
Using Photoshop Actions to Automate
Photo/Graphic Edges Effects
One of the most powerful features of Adobe Photoshop is the ability to record and replay a series of steps while you work in
Record your favorite Photo/Graphic Edges effects Photoshop. By recording these steps you are able to produce powerful effects that can be reproduced again and again with minimal
as Photoshop Actions and replay them anytime input during playback. Actions allow you to combine different filters, movement of layers, changes to selections and more.
Photo/Graphic Edges is actions aware and works with Photoshop 4 and higher actions. You can create a new action using the
Photoshop actions palette and then go into Photo/Graphic Edges and apply your settings and they will be recorded as part of the
action for playback at a later time.
If you are working in a production oriented environment and you need to do batch processing, the support Photo/Graphic Edges has
for actions can be of great benefit. To learn more about using actions, please refer to your Photoshop user manual or visit the Auto FX
website.
The Adobe Photoshop last filter command
lets you reapply the Photo/Graphic Edges Last Filter Command
effect again on other images or layers
Photo/Graphic Edges supports the PhotoShop Last Filter command functionality. This means that you can apply an effect using
Photo/Graphic Edges and then open another image and go to the Filter menu and at the top of the menu select Photo/Graphic Edges
(Windows: Control F / Mac: Command F). This will reapply the last effect to the new image. Certain effects that are size dependant will
vary if the image you have reapplied the effect to is different from the initial image. Results may vary due to the way the effects are
written.
Applying Effects Into Photoshop

Once you have created an effect that you want to apply into Photoshop click the OK button. If you decide that you don’t want to apply
any effects into Photoshop then click on the Cancel button. Note: the application version of Photo/Graphic Edges does not have an OK
and Cancel button. In the application version you use the File: Save command to save the file to disk.
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Using Presets
Presets Take Snapshots of Your Work
As you explore with different looks and styles you can save copies of your work to disk or you can save
snapshots of the effect settings as a Preset that can be applied to other projects at a later time. Presets are
a great way for you to store your favorite settings or temporarily record something you like so you can go
back to that point whenever you want. Presets take up virtually no memory so don’t worry about using up
valuable disk space. You can save an unlimited number of presets in Photo/Graphic Edges.
Creating a preset is easy. Once you have an effect setting that you Presets are selected from the effect menu. As you roll your cursor over the
like, click on the Save button located on the control bar. This will effect name you will see a ‘Select Preset’ submenu appear. Selecting this
activate the Save Preset dialog box. Once you have given your preset will bring up a visual catalog of all the presets for that effect (see screenshot
a name it is stored under the Special Effects > Effect name it was of Preset Catalog below)
saved from.
Presets Are Resolution Independent

In most cases you will find the preset will rescale and adjust itself in a resolution independent manner so
you can save a preset on a small graphic and get a predictable result on a larger graphic.
Presets Can Be Added or Shared

You can add presets or share presets that you find or create. Photo/Graphic Edges stores each preset
independently in a folder you can easily access. Go to the Photo/Graphic Edges folder and you will see a
folder inside it called Effect Presets. In here you will find folders for each of the effects. If you have
downloaded presets from the Auto FX website (www.autofx.com) or another source and wish to add these
to your program, all you have to do is locate the correct effect folder for that preset and drop it in. The
preset will appear in the Photo/Graphic Edges preset catalog next time you use Photo/Graphic Edges. You
can also share your presets with others by copying the presets from these folders.
All Photo/Graphic Edges presets have the .iqp and matching .thm file extension. When sharing presets,
make sure to include both the .iqp and the matching .thm file for the preset.
Photo/Graphic Edges features a visual preset catalog that allows you to see
small thumbnails of the presets you have saved. Presets are displayed
Presets Are Backwards and Forwards Compatible And Cross Platform in alphabetical order.. Click on a preset and it will highlight. Press the OK
Photo/Graphic Edges presets are designed to be version independent. This means that you don’t have to button and the selected preset will apply to your artwork.
worry whether the preset will work with your version of Photo/Graphic Edges. If the preset was created with
a more advanced version you will get a result based on what features your version is capable of supporting.
In most cases this means that if you find a preset that is older it will be 100% feature compliant. It also
means that if you are working on an older version of Photo/Graphic Edges you will be able to load in
presets created by users that are working in newer versions, although not all features will be available to
you. All Photo/Graphic Edges presets are cross-platform so you can share your presets between Mac and
Windows.
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Layer Presets
Layer Presets Capture and Replay All Layers
There are two different types of presets in this program. Effect Presets and Layer Presets. Effect presets
capture and replay a single effect. Layer presets work much in the same way except they capture entire
sets of layers and dynamically render them onto the currently open file. A layer preset can recreate
complex visual effects allowing you to save time and reapply creative solutions to different images.
Layer Presets Are Resolution Independent

As our presets are resolution independent you can apply effects on smaller ‘comp’ images and then
reapply them to larger images at a later date. This dynamic resolution independent feature also lets you
work with different sized files and reapply effects.
Appending Presets To Layers When you Append Presets the new layers that are built will be added
Whenever you use the Load Layer Preset option it replaces all effect layers and applies them to the file you above the currently selected layer when you activate the Append .
currently have open. This powerful feature lets you load in effects created with several layers and control
settings and add them to existing layer sets.
To capture a layer preset click the layer palette options

button and choose Save Layer Preset. This will record the
settings of the layer palette and rebuild the effects, masks
and any correction layers you have applied on the layers
to whichever image you have onscreen.
This is how you record and replay effect settings on

different images. Layer Presets show a visual preset catalog just like normal presets do. The preview shows the captured result of all the
layers being applied together to create the new look.
Zoom Tool
Using the Zoom Tool
Zoom Tool The zoom tool enables you to see your effect work close up. The zoom tool supports two
types of zooming. The first type of zooming is the basic type. Click over the area of the image
and the preview gets bigger. This works with zooming out as well.
The second type of zooming involves dragging the zoom cursor over the preview to create a
marquee area. Whatever is inside this marquee when the mouse button is released will be
shown in the preview window. This type of zooming is the most efficient as it places exactly
the area of interest in the preview window.

Zoom In Control + Spacebar Control + Spacebar
Zoom Out: Option + Spacebar Alt + Spacebar
With the zoom tool active, click down the mouse and
then drag to create a zoom area. Release the mouse
and the area inside the marquee is magnified.
Memory Dots Hold down the Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac) button
to zoom out when you click.
Using the Memory Dot Control
The Memory Dot control allows you to take a snapshot of your work while you are exploring Note: When you zoom in the edge and effect may
Memory Dots Control
different visual options. When you click on a Memory Dot, Photo/Graphic Edges remembers appear to be grainy or pixelated. This is due to the
the exact way the effect looks, where all elements are positioned and will return you to this rendering speed-ups that are being applied to form
point if you click back on the dot. the proxy image. The high-resolution version that is
applied or saved out will have full-resolution, high
Memory Dots are easy to use. Click on a dot to take a snapshot and the dot turns gold. Click quality results applied.
on a gold dot and the Memory Dot loads back in the exact look from memory. After reloading
a Memory Dot it is cleared for reuse again. If you need to review the image in the high-quality
state change the Preferences where Proxy is
unchecked. Save a preset of your work, load the
image back into the program and then apply the
preset. It will render at full resolution (taking longer)
and will allow you to see the final results onscreen.
Pan Preview
Using the Pan Preview Tool
Pan Preview Tool This tool enables you to adjust the visible areas of the preview when you are zoomed in.
With this tool active you hold down on the mouse button and drag to pull the preview around.

Pan Tool Spacebar Spacebar
A Thumbnails
Using The Catalog Feature The Thumbnails tab shows you a screen of small images that give
you an approximate idea of what the content looks like.
Onscreen Content Catalogs
Photo/Graphic Edges features an advanced onscreen catalog feature that allows you to quickly preview the
B History
content before you apply it. The catalog feature works in many different areas of the software. You can, for The History tab shows you the last 25 content items you have
example, preview Edges, Frames, Textures, Light Tiles and Vignettes. selected. This is useful for reapplying a piece of content that you
used on a recent project. Note: History is not like a preset in that it
records all the settings associated with the content - it only allows
A B you to reselect any of the last 25 pieces of content you have
worked with.
C C Content Volumes
Photo/Graphic Edges ships with multiple volumes of content -
some of the effects may only have one volume, others may have
a dozen or more.
Each volume of content has folders inside it that break the number
of edges down into a managable quantity. To view the edges in a
volume click on the “Plus” symbol next to the Volume name and
the Volume listing will expand to show the folders of edges in it.
When you click on the folder 001-050, for example, all the edges
in this folder will be previewed as thumbnails for you to review. To
reduce the volume click on the “Negative” symbol next to the
E
D volume name and it will retract.
D Selected Content
Select the content you want to use and it will highlight blue. Click
OK and the catalog will close and the content you selected will be
used. You may also double click on the content you want and this
will select the content and close the catalog in the same action.
E Scroll Bar
Use the scroll bar to view more edges. Move the scroll bar up or
down to change the contents within the catalog preview window.
F
F OK or Cancel
The Catalog is resizable onscreen so you can see more content if you have the room. Move the cursor over the Once you have selected the content you want click the OK button
bottom, right side or bottom right corner and you will see resizing arrows appear. Drag the window larger using . If you want to exit from the catalog without selecting anything
these arrows and more content will show up to fill the larger window. then click the cancel button.
Stretch
Transformation Tools Rotate Scale or Stretch
Object Transform Tools

The Object Transformation tool allows you to Select, Move, Scale, Stretch and
Rotate effects and photos that are inside effects. There are two types of
BitmapTransform tools in Photo/Graphic Edges: Transform Effect and
Transform Photo. Both work in essentially the same way. When the Transform Transform Effect
tool is active you move the cursor around the transformation handles and you
will be presented with control options like scale, stretch, rotate and move.
Stretch Move
Select the Item To Be Transformed
Click on the Transform tool to make it the active tool. The currently selected effect (or
the default effect if there is only one effect onscreen) or photo will now have
Select Item transformation handles around it. If your document has multiple effects click on the
desired effect or photo with the respective transformation tool to make it active.
Move the Item

To Move an item click to select it and then place the cursor on the inside of the Transform Effect control options
Move Item transformation handles. The cursor will change into a four sided move arrow. Click
and drag to move the item to the desired position.
Rotate Stretch
Scale or Stretch
Scale the Item
To Scale place the cursor on one of the corners of the
Scale Item transformation box and it will change to an angled double
sided arrow - click and drag to scale. Hold the shift key down
to constrain the scale to proportional dimensions.
Transform Photo
Stretch the Item
To Stretch an effect move the cursor over the box sides and a Stretch Move
Stretch Item double sided arrow will appear. Click and drag to stretch the effect in the desired
direction and proportion.
Rotate the Item

To Rotate place the cursor outside of any of the box corner handles and the cursor
Rotate Item will display a curved arrow - click and drag the box to the desired angle and release
the mouse.
Transform Photo control options
Working With Layers Layer Controls

Dynamic Layers Included with Pro Version Upgrade
All of the effects in this software are dynamically generated. This means that they are created and
rendered each time you make a change to them or anything that affects them. Unlike layers in On the layers palette you will see a basic set of controls that let you create
most image editing programs, these effect layers do not consist of pixels so you have to think of new layers, clone the selected layer, create layer masks and delete highlighted
them as close cousins to a traditional layer - but with many differences. Layers allow you to stack layers. Other controls are the Opacity and Layer Options menu.
effects in a visually organized manner and reorder them to produce new results. As the effects are
dynamic you can generate a multitude of looks when you combine effects together on the layers
palette.
1 Opacity
This control adjusts the currently selected layer’s global opacity so that it will
A Background Image blend with the layer beneath it. A higher setting makes the layer content more
When you first open the software with an image in the preview the image is represented on the opaque and a lower setting makes the layer contents more transparent. Many
layer palette at the bottom called Background. Using the stand-alone version the Background effects have individual settings for opacity that are applied on a per-control
name is substituted for your File Name. You cannot move or otherwise adjust the background basis or for the entire effect. You may use both the Layer Opacity and the local
image as all layers above it rely on this image to remain static. effect opacity controls together. A 50% Layer Opacity and a 25% local effect
control opacity would render the effect 75% transparent and 25% opaque.
The example layers palette shown below is how the layers palette will look when you import an
image from Photoshop into the plug-in version. The image will be called Background. If you open
2 Effects Menu
an image in the stand-alone application version the name of the image is shown instead of You can add a new effect layer by choosing it from this conveniently located
Background. menu. This menu shows up all effects installed that work with the software you
are using. It works just like the Special Effects Menu on the control bar area.
3 Add New Layer
1 Use the Add New Layer option to create new layers to import photos or
correct image colors. Select an option from the menu that is shown when you
A click over this icon.
4 Clone Layer
When you add an effect to the image a new
layer will be created above the Background. When you click this icon the currently selected layer will be cloned. A new
When you click on the effect name in the exact copy of the layer is created and placed above the original layer. All effect
layers palette it highlights yellow and is the controls, adjustments and content for the layer are identical to the
active effect. The controls for the effect you original version.
2 have selected will load up onscreen. 5 Add Masking Layer
3 Use the Add Masking control to create a new mask layer that allows you to
4 6 define the areas that the layers above it will alter. Masks are created using
any original masking information the base image contains. If the base image
5 contains a transparent area this is used to create the default mask shape which
Delete Layer you can modify as desired.
Add Masking Layer 6 Delete Layer
Clone Layer Deletes the currently highlighted layer.
Add New Layer
Effects Menu
Layer Options Menu Layer Functionality

Included with Pro Version Upgrade Included with Pro Version Upgrade
At the top right side of the Layer Palette you will see a small arrow button that provides you On the layers palette, next to any layer that is not the background or default
access to the Layer Options Menu. Selection Layer, you will see a Toggle control that lets you turn the layer off or
on. Turning a layer off does not delete the layer, but does remove it from the
rendering so it is no longer shown as part of your visual. It is sometimes helpful
to turn layers off to compare changes and to evaluate how the new layer
adjusts your image. When a layer is toggled off the control is gray. When the
layer is toggled on the control is set to the interface flavor (color).
Layer is toggled off as is

indicated by the gray icon.
Using the Layer Options menu you can Save Layer Presets, Load Layer Presets, Append This is the active layer as
Presets and Clone Selected Layers. is indicated by the yellow
highlight.
Save Layer Preset
When you select this option all the layers and controls for the document are saved in a global
Layer Preset format that can be loaded back up and applied to other images or appended to
existing layers in a document. When you select this option you are prompted to name the preset. Drag To Reorder Layers
If you want to move a layer in the layer stack all
Load Layer Preset you need to do is click to highlight the layer you
want to move and then drag the layer to the
Use this option to apply previously created Layer Presets to your currently open document. When new location. You will see a small black line that shows where the layer will
you use the Load Layer Preset option you will replace all existing layers in your document with land when dropped. In the example shown above the line indicates the Acid
the ones in the Layer Preset you are loading. If you wish to add layer presets to your existing Edge layer will be dropped above the Edges layer and below the Frames layer.
document without replacing anything, choose the Append Presets option.
Drag To Clone A Layer
Append Presets
If you want to clone a layer you can either
Use this option to load in Layer Presets above the currently highlighted layer. New layers will be highlight the layer and press the Clone Layer
added to your document. If a QuickMask was saved with the Layer Preset you are loading up it icon at the bottom of the layers palette or you
will also be added to your layer stack. In some cases you will want to delete the QuickMask and can hold down the Ctrl key (Command key on
replace it with one of your own. the Mac) and drag the layer and where you drop it a new
clone will appear.
Clone Selected
When you select this option any layer you have highlighted will be cloned.
Rename Layers
After you have created a layer it is easy to organize the layers by renaming
them to fit your needs. Layers are automatically named based on their
effect or function name. To rename a layer double click on the layer and a
layer name palette comes onscreen. Type in the new name and close the
palette. Your layer is now renamed.
Layer Types
There are six types of layers in Photo/Graphic Edges. Four of which you
can control and two that are reserved for the application and cannot be
changed.
Background Image (reserved)

Selection Mask (reserved)
Photo Layers
Effect Layers Create Using Add
Masking Layers Masking Layer Icon
Correction Layers Create Using Add
New Layer Icon
Background Image
When you first open up an image in Photo/Graphic Edges (or launch the
plug-in and the host image passes Photo/Graphic Edges the image) it is Effect layers are created
always the bottom or ‘first’ layer in the palette. You are not allowed to when you select them from
change this base photo layer. The application version names the the Special Effects menu
Background Image layer the filename. The plug-in version names it
Background Image. Automatically created mask if
file you open contains
Selection Mask transparent areas or a Filename of image
A Selection Mask is created from any selections or transparent masking selection you opened
information in the image you open up using this software. Photoshop .psd
files, layer transparency and PNG documents that contain transparency all
generate a Selection Mask when opened. The Selection Mask cannot be
changed by you.
Photo Layers
You can add photos into your document by clicking on the Add Layer icon
and choosing Photo Layer from the menu. A new Photo Layer will be
created. When this layer is highlighted you can see the Photo Layer
controls and can load in a new image.
Effect Layers
Effect layers are automatically added to your document above the currently
selected layer. When you select an effect from the Special Effects menu a
new layer is generated containing the effect. The effect will apply to all
layers beneath it. Effects only change layers below and not above.
Masking Layers
Masking layers allow you to control what areas of the document are to be
changed. You can have as many Masking Layers in a document as you
like. The Masking Layer is applied based on position on the layer heirarchy.
A mask affects anything above it but never anything below it in the layer
order.
Correction Layers
Correction layers allow you basic color correction and alteration features
that can be applied to the Background Image / Photo Layers and to certain
effects. Create a Masking Layer to restrict the changes to a limited area of
interest.
Photo Layer
Add Photos To Your Document
Photo Layers allow you to add multiple photos to your document and keep them separated using
layers. Effects apply to photos that are beneath the effect and not to photos that are above them
on the layer palette.
Transform the images to fit the design you need.

Stack multiple images ontop of each other and use
masking layers to merge photos into shapes.
Photo Layer
Add Photos To Your Document
There will be many times when you will want to have more than one image in your document. Adding additional images
using this software is very easy to accomplish. On the Layers palette at the bottom there is an Add Layer icon. Click on this
and a menu will appear with a Photo Layer option. Select this option and a new Photo Layer will appear.
A Transform Photo
The Transform Ellipse tool allows you to Select, Move, Scale,
Stretch and Rotate the photo. The image is dynamically
resized and transformed from the original image each time you
1
perform a transformation operation. This ensures maximum
quality is retained as the image is only transformed once even
2
though you may have adjusted it numerous times. By dragging the Photo Layer below the Edge Effect layer the
photos will be edged along with the background image.
3
A 1 Select Photo
The Select Photo button is how you load the image into the
4 layer. Clicking on this button brings up the select file dialog
allowing you to navigate to the file you want to load up. You
may replace a photo on a Photo Layer by selecting a different
photo. Any image transformations applied to the first image are
also applied to the replacement image.
2 Selection
The Selection menu is used for photos that contain a Masking
Layer or a Selection Mask. Choosing the Background option
puts the image into the area outside the foreground. The
Foreground option puts the image inside the foreground area.
After the Photo Layer is generated you can add a single The Both option applies no visible masking. The Selection
photo to this new layer. You can replace this photo with a option is a powerful feature that lets you selectively load
different image later and the position and transformation images into masked shapes.
changes will be retained. This makes swapping out one
image for another easy to do.
3 Brightness
The Brightness slider adjusts the image brightness levels. The
higher the setting the brighter the image becomes. The lower
the settings the darker the image becomes.
4 Contrast
The Contrast slider adjusts the differences between the light
and dark areas of an image and expands the range of these
differences. Increasing the contrast in an image makes the
darks darker and the lights lighter.
Masking Layer
Masks are ways a graphic application defines an area that you want to work with to either change
or protect from change. Masks allow effects to understand the shape and areas of interest to you. The Selection Mask is used as the default mask in your document. When you
create a Masking Layer the software uses this Selection Mask as the basis
Using the Masking Layers in Photo/Graphic Edges you can apply effects behind masked areas or from which to create the new Masking Layer. The Selection Mask is basically
apply effects to just the areas you have selected with the mask. When a mask is present an effect cloned to give you the Masking Layer
can target either the Foreground or the Background. The Foreground is the area of interest that
you have selected using a mask. The Background is the area that resides outside the area of
interest. Selection Mask indicates
transparent areas loading
Effects that use masks always look below their order in the layer stack and use the first mask they in with photo
find beneath them.
Selection Masks
When you open an image that already contains masking data a Selection Mask layer is created at
the bottom of the layers palette. Background image resides
at the bottom of the layer
When you load up a Photoshop layer using the plug-in version it imports the transparent areas of stack
a layer as the default mask. Likewise, if you make a selection on a photo in Photoshop and then
load up the plug-in, the selection is used as the imported selection layer.
Masking Layer
Files you open with the stand-alone version of this software may also contain masks. The .png To create a new Masking Layer click on the Masking Layer icon at the bottom
and .psd file formats are both capable of supporting transparent areas. of the layers palette. A new Masking Layer is created above the currently
highlighted layer. When you highlight the Masking Layer all the masking tools
you need to modify this mask are shown in the control bar area.
Masking Layer
Selectively Mask Areas Of Your Image
A Retraction / Expansion Brush

The Retraction / Expansion tool is useful to bring the edges of
a mask in or to push it out from the present location. It is useful
for cleaning up the edges of a mask automatically. Select the
brush and adjust the Retraction slider to define a positive
A
1 (expand) or negative (retract) setting and then brush over the
edges of the mask. The mask will change each time you brush
2 over it. Repeated strokes will increase the result.
B
3
In the example above you can see the masked area highlighted in
4 C red. Notice how close the mask is to the edge. If a mask is too
B Mask Brush close to the edge of the image data, edge artifacts can sometimes
5 be seen. Use the Retraction Brush with a negative setting (-3 in this
D F The Mask Brush allows you to brush on where you want the example) to bring the mask in away from the edges of the image.
E
mask to be placed. As you brush, the Selection Color is placed
over your image so you can tell where you have brushed. Use
the Selection Color controls to define the opacity and color of
G
this visual guide. The Mask Brush uses the Brush Controls to
define Opacity / Size and Feather. The lower the opacity on the
brush controls the more transparent the mask becomes in the
H area where it is used. The feather control makes the edges of
the brush softer, creating a natural blended area for the mask
where the brush is used. Reduce the size of the brush for a
I more precise control over masking edges of your subject and
make the size larger for filling in areas away from the edges.
C Eraser
The Eraser removes areas where you have drawn a mask. Use
this tool to brush away areas of your mask. The Eraser uses
the Brush Cotnrols to define Opacity / Size and Feather.
D Brush Opacity
Use the Lasso / Straight Edge or Rectangular Marquee Click on this vertical slider area to access the brush opacity
tools to remove unwanted masking areas quickly by control. As you adjust the opacity control you will be shown a
holding down the Alt (option on Mac) key and using the brush attributes window. The brush attributes window displays
tool to remove the mask areas you don’t want. the actual size, opacity and feather attributes of the brush as
they will be applied when you brush. In the example above you can see retraction brush has shrunk the
pixels in from the edges of the image to give a cleaner mask.
E Brush Size default. There are times, however, when you may need to use this option. Turning it on will
make all layers above the masking layer visible. By default when working on the Masking Layer
Click on this small horizontal slider to access the brush size control. As you adjust the size only the layers beneath the Masking Layer are shown.
control you will be shown a brush attributes window. The brush attributes window displays the
actual size, opacity and feather attributes of the brush as they will be applied when you brush. 3 Type
F Brush Feather The Type menu defines how the mask will interact with any other masks in your document.
When you create a mask it acts independently of other masks (Independent mode) or it can
Click on this small vertical slider to access the brush feather control. As you adjust the feather combine with other masks to form a complete shape (Combine Masking). Combine Masking
control you will be shown a brush attributes window. The brush attributes window displays the would take a square mask on one layer and combine it with a circle mask on another layer to
actual size, opacity and feather attributes of the brush as they will be applied when you brush give you a new shape mask for your document. Combine Masking will ignore any masks set to
with this tool. work independently. The Original Mask option uses any masking information that was brought in
G Masking Lasso with the image when you opened it up. If you opened a .png file that has transparency, for
example, the transparency would be converted to a Selection Mask. When you create new
The Masking Lasso tool allows you to trace around the subject using a freehand tool to create Masking Layers you can use this ‘Original’ masking information as the basis for your new mask
a mask. To remove part of a mask using this tool hold down the Alt (option key on Mac) and by choosing the Original Mask option in the Type menu.
draw. To add to a mask click at a point on the edge of the subject you want to mask and trace
along the subject slightly inside the edges of the image. Do not release the mouse until you 4 Invert Selection
have completely traced around the image and have reached the starting point. When you let up The Invert Selection option takes the mask shape and reverses it so that it affects the area
on the mouse the Masking Lasso tool closes the area and fills in the mask. It will draw a opposite what is drawn. A circle drawn onscreen and not inverted would be the area masked. A
straight line from the point you release the mouse to the start point, so it is important that you circle drawn onscreen and then inverted masks everything but the circle shape.
complete the trace before releasing the mouse. This tool is not suited for complex object
masking as it works best in smaller easier to trace areas. 5 Smooth Edge
H Straight Edge The Smooth Edge option is available only when the Type is set to Combine Masking. The
Smooth Edge control smooths and blends the edges of the different Masking Layers together to
The Straight Edge tool draws from point to point using a straight line. To remove part of a mask form a more perfect composite.
using this tool hold down the Alt (option key on Mac) and draw. To add to a mask click on your
image at a starting point and then move the mouse to the next point and you will see a line
extends from the start point to wherever your mouse moves. Click again at the next point and
continue to draw until you have traced your shape. To complete the mask double click and the 6
mask will close. If the end point is not over the start point then a straight line will be drawn to
close the mask from where you clicked to the start point.
7
I Masking Marquee
The Masking Marquee draws rectangular shapes that form a masked area. To remove part of a
mask using this tool hold down the Alt (option key on Mac) and draw. To add to a mask, draw # 6 and # 7 appear only when the Lasso, Straight Edge or Masking Marquee tools are active.
with the tool by clicking and dragging and releasing the mouse.
6 Opacity / Softness
1 Selection Color
The Opacity / Softness control takes the masks on the document created with the selected tool
The Selection Color control defines the color and opacity for the visual representation of where (Lasso, Straight Edge or Masking Marquee) and adjusts the opacity and how they blend into the
the mask is placed on your image. As you work with the masking tools you are creating a image or other mask areas in the document. Lower settings make the masked area more
shape, or mask, that is used to separate part of your image. The Selection Color represents transparent and higher settings make the masked area more opaque.
this mask. The color and opacity do not affect the mask at all and are for visual reference only.
Select a color that is easy to see and set the opacity to whatever level you feel works best for 7 Anti-Alias
your image. The Anti-Alias control takes the masks on the document created with the selected tool (Lasso,
2 Show Layers Above Straight Edge or Masking Marquee) and adjusts the edge of the mask to soften it with a
blended anti-alias. When you adjust the settings to a higher level it feathers and softens the
The Show Layers Above control makes all layers above the mask be shown. Usually layers edges of the mask versus just anti-aliasing it.
above a mask can obstruct your view of the masking process so this option is turned off by
Correction Layer
Adjust Image Colors With Correction Layers
A Correction Layer is created by clicking on the Add Layer icon on the Layers palette and
choosing Correction Layer from the menu you are shown. A Correction Layer is then generated
above the currently selected layer. The Correction Layer is used to adjust basic aspects of your
image’s color.
Correction Layers only affect anything beneath them. Layers above the Correction Layer are not
affected. The Correction Layer support Masking Layers and will adjust just those areas that you
mask using the Masking Layer.
Adjust Images and Effects

Use Correction Layers to adjust the original image you bring into this software, Photo Layers and
even some effects that render content. Effects such as Mottled Background support Correction
Layers.
Before Correction Layer
In the example to the left the photo layer was added to the composition and
then a masking layer was created to the same shape as the photo above it.
The changes are then only applied to the masked area (the photo).
Correction Layer
Adjust Image Colors With Correction Layers
Sometimes it is important to make quick and simple adjustments to your image color, brightness, contrast or saturation after
you have placed an effect on it. Correction Layers allow you to make these changes easily.
1 Selection 7 Hue
The Selection Menu alows you to apply the Correction Layer The Hue slider will carefully shift the compressed range of
changes to either the foreground or the background image in colors in your image across a color spectrum. Minor
cases where you are working with a Masking Layer to separate adjustments to this control can help shift the colors in an image
part of your image. You may also select the Both mode that in the right direction or can be used to create visual effects at
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applies the changes to both the foreground and background so higher settings. The Hue range has been limited to work within
that the entire image is affected. practical boundaries so over shifting of colors is prevented.
2
2 Red 8 Saturation
3
The Red control slider adjusts the red attributes of the image The Saturation slider makes the image colors become more
by increasing or decreasing the amount of influence the Red vibrant and colorful by increasing the color intensity. Unlike
4 channel has on the composite image. other saturation methods used by many image editing
programs, Photo/Graphic Edges uses a carefully constructed
5
3 Green set of algorithms to help prevent over saturation and color
The Green control slider adjusts the green attributes of the burning that can result from too much vibrancy. As you adjust
6 image by increasing or decreasing the amount of influence the colors certain stop points are reached and will not be exceeded
Green channel has on the composite image. to prevent oversaturation of the image.
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4 Blue
8
The Blue control slider adjusts the blue attributes of the image
by increasing or decreasing the amount of influence the Blue
channel has on the composite image.
5 Brightness
The Brightness slider globally increases or decreases the
brightness levels of your image. Reducing this slider will cause
the image to darken on an even global basis. Increasing this
slider will lighten the image on a global basis.
6 Contrast
The Contrast slider works to broaden or reduce the differences Use the Selection target menu when you are using a masking or
between light and dark areas in an image. Use this control to selection layer in your document so that the corrections properly
make general contrast differences in your image. target the area you desire to change.
Acid Edge
1
A Acid Etching Styled Effect
Use Acid Edges to brush along the sides of your image
for a unique acid etched appearance similar to hand
B
2
etched glass used in darkroom development.
A Transform Edge Tool

C
The Transform Edge tool allows you to Select, Move, Scale,
Stretch and Rotate the edge effects. It also allows you to tar-
D get and control any edge that you have loaded up onscreen.
3
• To Move an edge effect click to select it and then place the
E
4 G
cursor on the inside of the transformation box surrounding
F
the effect and the cursor will display a four sided arrow - once
this cursor is displayed click and drag to move the edge. The
5 H photo will also transform with the effect.
6
• To Scale place the cursor on one of the corners of the
transformation box and it will change to an angled double
7 sided arrow - click and drag to scale (hold the shift key down
to constrain the scale to proportional dimensions).
8
• To Rotate place the cursor outside of any of the box corner Brush along the sides of the photo to remove the
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handles and the cursor will display a curved arrow - click and photo with an acid etched appearance.
10 drag the box to the desired angle and release the mouse.
• To Stretch an effect move the cursor over the box sides and
a double sided arrow will appear. Click and drag to stretch
D Brush Effect
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the effect in the desired direction and proportion. The Brush Effect tool will add the effect to the area you brush over.
12 Use the Brush Opacity control to set how much of the effect is
removed each time you brush over the image.To erase where you
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B Clone Edge have brushed hold down the Alt key (option key on Mac) and the
The Clone Edge tool is used to create an exact copy of the brush works as an eraser.
currently selected edge. You may then modify this copy by
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changing the edge and any settings. Use the Transform Edge
E Brush Opacity
tool to select an effect, then click on the Clone Edge tool and Click on this vertical slider area to access the brush opacity control.
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click onscreen with this tool and a copy of the currently As you adjust the opacity control you will be shown a brush attributes
selected edge will be cloned. Use the Transform Photo tool to window. The brush attributes window displays the actual size, opacity
transform the photo you have loaded into the cloned effect. and feather attributes of the brush as they will be applied when you
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brush.
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C Transform Photo Tool F Brush Size
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The Transform Photo tool works exactly like the Transform Click on this small horizontal slider to access the brush size control.
Edge tool insofar as it allows you to Select, Move, Scale, As you adjust the size control you will be shown a brush attributes
Stretch and Rotate the photo inside the edge effect. window. The brush attributes window displays the actual size, opacity
and feather attributes of the brush as they will be applied when you
I brush.
G Brush Feather 9 Clump Size

Click on this small vertical slider to access the brush feather control. As you adjust The Clump Size slider defines how large or small the clumps of acid blotches appear.
the feather control you will be shown a brush attributes window. The brush attributes Increase this slider to make the clumps appear larger or decrease it to make them
window displays the actual size, opacity and feather attributes of the brush as they appear smaller in size.
will be applied when you brush with this tool. 10 Variation
H Brush Palette The Variation control randomizes settings as it is applied to this effect. Change the
Click on this small arrow to access preset brush sizes with varying opacity and Variation control settings to see new permutations of the effect appear.
feather settings. 11 Acid Color
I Delete Edge The Acid Color slider and color box defines the color of the edges of the acid where
Select the Trash can icon and then click over any edge in the effect and it will be the image is removed by the acid. Use the slider to control the opacity of the color
deleted. along the fringes of the acid. Click on the color box to access the Color Picker to set
a new color for the acid.
1 Clear Brush Strokes 12 Color Distance
The Clear Brush Strokes button will clear all brush strokes you have made on this
layer giving you a new blank effect from which to work from. The Color Distance slider defines how far the acid color extends beyond the etched
area where the image is removed. A lower setting reduces the distance while a high-
2 Load Brush er setting increases the distance.
The Load Brush button gives you access to the Brush Catalog so that you may 13 Color Softness
change the brush that is used as part of the Acid Brush algorithm.
The Color Softness slider defines how soft the colors appear as they are blended
3 Rotation across the acid edge. Higher settings blend and soften the colors across the defined
The Rotation slider determines how much of a rotation is applied to the brush stroke distance set by the Color Distance control.
as it is rendered. Higher settings increase the rotation degree applied to the brush. 14 Select Edge Button
4 Size Variation The Select Edge Button is used to activate the Edge Catalog. The Edge Catalog is
The Size Variation control randomizes the size of the brush as it is drawn. an onscreen catalog of the edge effects included with Photo/Graphic Edges. Use
Increasing the variation amount makes the brush size change more frequently. this catalog to browse and select different edges that can be applied to your image.
If you want to load up a custom edge use the Custom button located at the bottom
5 Opacity of the Edge Catalog to activate the file browser.
The Opacity slider defines how opaque the effect is when applied to the image. 15 Selected Edge
Higher settings are more opaque while lower settings are more transparent.
The edge number that you have selected will be displayed here.
6 Strength 16 Delete Selected Edge
The Strength slider determines how strong the acid is. Higher settings eat away
larger areas of the image wherever it is brushed. Click the trash can icon to delete the selected edge.
7 Acid Softness 17 Edge Softness
The Acid Softness slider defines how soft the edges of the removed portion of the This slider will soften the edge. Increasing the setting will blend the edge through a
image appear. As the acid eats away the image the edges can be made to appear soft inward and outward fade.
sharp or soft. The Acid Softness control determines this aspect of the effect. 18 Feather
8 Clumping The Feather slider blends the edge inward with a smooth gradient feather.
The Clumping slider defines how close the acid blotches are together. The higher 19 Opacity
the setting, the closer the blotches appear and the more clumped together they are
rendered. Lower settings spread out the clumps and blotches. The Opacity slider reduces the overall opacity of both the image and the effect.
Acid Edge Examples

Here are some examples of what Acid Edge can do
Acid Edge Examples

Here are some examples of what Acid Edge can do
Ambient Brush
Brush On Scratches, Translucent Objects and Shapes
The Ambient Brush is a fun to use brush on effect that lets you paint on scratches, shapes
and unique translucent objects like flower petals, leaves, ghosted natural media brushes and
other patterns around the edges and even over the photo.
A Brush Effect
The Brush Effect tool will add the effect to the area
you brush over. To erase an area you have brushed
over using this tool hold down the Alt key (option
1
key on Mac) and the brush works in reverse.
B Brush Opacity
Click on this vertical slider area to access the brush
2
opacity control. As you adjust the opacity control
A
you will be shown a brush attributes window. The
3
brush attributes window displays the actual size,
opacity and feather attributes of the brush as they
B D will be applied when you brush.
4
C C Brush Size
2 Load Brush Map
Click on this small horizontal slider to access the brush size The Load Brush button allows you access to the Brush catalog and
5 E lets you load up a new brush that will be used for the next brush
control. As you adjust the size control you will be shown a
brush attributes window. The brush attributes window dis- stroke that you draw.
6
plays the actual size, opacity and feather attributes of the 3 Selected Brush
brush as they will be applied when you brush.
The brush that you have selected will be displayed here.
7 D Brush Feather 4 Brush Preview
8 Click on this small vertical slider to access the brush feather
control. As you adjust the feather control you will be shown a The Brush Preview displays a small thumbnail of the currently
brush attributes window. The brush attributes window displays loaded brush.
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the actual size, opacity and feather attributes of the brush as 5 Style Menu
10 they will be applied when you brush with this tool.
The Style menu allows you to define how the brush content will
E Brush Palette interact with each stroke that overlaps. In the Airbrush mode the
Click on this small arrow to access preset brush sizes with content is composited using the brush settings with a natural opacity
varying opacity and feather settings. setting defined by the content. In the Watercolor mode the content is
stroked in a cumulative manner so that the strokes applied over
each other result in a cumulative opacity that factors both the con-
1 Clear Brush Strokes tent and the opacity settings of the brush control.
The Clear Brush Strokes button will clear all brush strokes
you have made on this layer giving you a new blank effect
from which to work from.
6 Color Style
The Color Style menu allows you to select either Fixed or Sampled color modes. In
Fixed color mode the brush uses a fixed color set defined by the Fixed Color control
(visible only when the Fixed color mode is chosen. In Sampled color mode the brush
uses a sample of the color beneath the brush when it renders. The Hue Shift control
works with the Sampled color mode is shown when the Sampled color mode is the
chosen option for this menu.
7 Hue Shift
The Hue Shift control (shown when the Color Style menu is set to Sampled) controls
whether or not the color sampled under the brush strokes is shifted using a hue
value adjustment. Increasing this slider will make the brush content derive a color
from the image and then shift the colors as a hue adjustment.
8 Brush Spacing
The Brush Spacing control defines how much space is set between each brush
stroke placement as the brush is rendered along the path. The lower the settings the
closer together the brush spacing is which results in a more solid stroke and overlap
of the brush content. The higher the settings the more space is given between the
brush strokes and a looser gapped stroke results.
9 Delete Selected Edge
Click the trash can icon to delete the selected edge.
10 Shadow Color
This Shadow Color slider defines the opacity and color settings used for the shadow
that is placed under the brush strokes. Change the slider settings to a lower value to
reduce the opacity of the shadow and make it semi-transparent. Click on the color
box to access the color palette to change the shadow color.
11 Shadow Height
This Shadow Height slider defines the offset value for the shadow that is placed
under the brush strokes. Higher settings make the brush stroke appear higher as
the shadow is offset farther away from the brush stroke.
Ambient Brush includes a robust set of over 200 brushes that

allow you to brush on scratches, translucent objects, patterns,
shapes and border materials.
Original unscratched image >

Ambient Brush Examples

Here are some examples of what Ambient Brush can do
Burned Edge
Photo-Realistic Edge Burning
The Burned Edge effect allows you to simulate the look you would get if you burned the
edges of a photo.

The Transform Edge tool allows you to Select,
Move, Scale, Stretch and Rotate the edge effects.
It also allows you to target and control any edge
that you have loaded up onscreen.
A
1
• To Move an edge effect click to select it and then
place the cursor on the inside of the transformation
box surrounding the effect and the cursor will
B
2 display a four sided arrow - once this cursor is
displayed click and drag to move the edge. The
3 photo will also transform with the effect.
C
4 • To Scale place the cursor on one of the corners of the
transformation box and it will change to an angled double D Brush Effect
D
sided arrow - click and drag to scale (hold the shift key down The Brush Effect tool will add the effect to the area you brush over.
5 to constrain the scale to proportional dimensions). To erase an area you have brushed over using this tool hold down
the Alt key (option key on Mac) and the brush works in reverse.
• To Rotate place the cursor outside of any of the box corner
6
E G handles and the cursor will display a curved arrow - click and E Brush Opacity
drag the box to the desired angle and release the mouse.
7 F Click on this vertical slider area to access the brush opacity control.
• To Stretch an effect move the cursor over the box sides and As you adjust the opacity control you will be shown a brush attrib-
H
a double sided arrow will appear. Click and drag to stretch utes window. The brush attributes window displays the actual size,
8 the effect in the desired direction and proportion. opacity and feather attributes of the brush as they will be applied
when you brush.
9 10
B Clone Edge
The Clone Edge tool is used to create an exact copy of the Use the Burn Color control to
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currently selected edge. You may then modify this copy by define if the burn is black or has
changing the edge and any settings. Use the Transform Edge color. In the example to the left
tool to select an effect, then click on the Clone Edge tool and black was used. Below a very
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click onscreen with this tool and a copy of the currently dark red was used.
13 selected edge will be cloned. Use the Transform Photo tool to
transform the photo you have loaded into the cloned effect.
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C Transform Photo Tool

I The Transform Photo tool works exactly like the Transform
Edge tool insofar as it allows you to Select, Move, Scale,
Stretch and Rotate the photo inside the edge effect.
F Brush Size 7 Burn Softness

Click on this small horizontal slider to access the brush size control. As you adjust The Burn Softness slider blends and smooths the burned edge into the photo.
the size control you will be shown a brush attributes window. The brush attributes Reducing this control results in a sharper, more contrasted burned edge. Increasing
window displays the actual size, opacity and feather attributes of the brush as they this slider results in a smoother burned edge that extends farther into the image.
will be applied when you brush.
8 Select Edge Button
G Brush Feather
The Select Edge Button is used to activate the Edge Catalog. The Edge Catalog is
Click on this small vertical slider to access the brush feather control. As you adjust an onscreen catalog of the edge effects included with Photo/Graphic Edges. Use
the feather control you will be shown a brush attributes window. The brush attributes this catalog to browse and select different edges that can be applied to your image.
window displays the actual size, opacity and feather attributes of the brush as they If you want to load up a custom edge use the Custom button located at the bottom
will be applied when you brush with this tool. of the Edge Catalog to activate the file browser.
H Brush Palette 9 Selected Edge
Click on this small arrow to access preset brush sizes with varying opacity and The edge number that you have selected will be displayed here.
feather settings.
I Delete Edge
Select the Trash can icon and then click over any edge in the effect and it will be
deleted. 11 Edge Pre-Smooth
The Edge Pre-Smooth control is used to round and smooth an edge that you load
1 Clear Brush Strokes up to work with this effect. Pre-Smoothing is needed in most cases to remove small
fragments of an edge outside the main shape and to help convert it into a solid
The Clear Brush Strokes button will clear all brush strokes you have made on this shape needed for this effect.
layer giving you a new blank effect from which to work from.
12 Edge Softness
2 Strength
This slider will soften the edge. Increasing the setting will blend the edge through a
The Strength slider defines how far into the image the burn extends from the edge soft inward and outward fade.
of the photo. The higher the setting the farther the burn extends. The image edge
will become irregular and will grow inward as the strength setting is increased. 13 Feather
3 Roughen Size The Feather slider blends the edge inward with a smooth gradient feather.
The Burned Edge effect uses a roughen algorithm to make the edge irregular in 14 Opacity
shape. The lower the setting on this control the rougher the edges will become. The The Opacity slider reduces the overall opacity of both the image and the effect.
higher the setting the smoother the edges will become.
4 Variation
The Variation control randomizes settings that are used to render the Burned Edge
effect. Changing this control will randomize the effect results.
5 Burn Color
The Burn Color control defines the color and the opacity of the color that is used to
render the Burned Edge. Use the slider to define how opaque the burned edge
appears. Click on the color box to access the Color Picker to change the color of the
burned edge.
Use the Brush Effect tool to
6 Burn Size remove areas of the photo and
The Burn Size control is used to extend or shorten the distance the burned edge to custom shape where the
goes into the photo from the edges. burned edge is formed.
Burned Edge Examples

Here are some examples of what Burned Edge can do
Step 3
Burning With A Background
How to Add a Background Texture Behind The Burn
This quick an easy technique will walk you through creating a burned edge around a photo complete
with a background texture. In this example, we will also show you how to make the photo cover the
complete preview and the burned edges come in from the sides.
Step 1
Load up a photo in PGE and then
select the Burned Edge effect from
the Photo/Graphic menu. After the
burned edge appears around your
photo you will want to apply a tex-
ture to the background.
The Texture catalog will appear onscreen allowing you to select a

texture that will be filled behind the effect.
Click on the Surface Tab to make

the surface controls appear.
The Texture fills in behind the burned edge. Use the Softness slider on the
Surface Tab controls to make the texture appear softer if needed. In this
Step 2
case we applied a small amount of softness to diffuse the texture.
After the Surface Tab controls are shown onscreen you will
want to select the Target: Background option from the Target
menu. Next choose the Fill With menu and select Texture.
Step 4 Step 6
Click on the Lighting Tab and Adjust the brush to have 100% opacity and a soft 30% feather. Make
then turn on the Display the size of the brush fit your needs. In our example we used a larger
Shadows button. brush and then resized the brush smaller to add more detailed burn
marks on the image.
The burn often looks more
realistic if you have a shadow
under it.
Adjust the shadow setting to

give the effect a nice soft
shadow.
Step 5
The next step will require you to
select the Transform Effect tool
and resize all four corners of the
effect where they are outside of
the preview area.
After you have drawn your burned

areas with the brush use the Strength
and Roughen Size sliders to refine the
look of the brushed areas.
Making the Size smaller and the

Strength higher gives you smaller and
stronger burns with good definition.
You will notice that when you transform the effect where the handles are
Remember that all effect brushes can work
all outside the preview area and are sitting on the canvas area that the
either to apply or remove an effect. Hold
effect is no longer seen onscreen and you see just your photo.
down the Alt (Option on Mac) key to add
back an area that you have removed.
Work with a larger brush to remove big

areas then add back using a smaller brush.
Distort Edge
Distortion Effects for Edges
The Distort Edge effect allows you to brush over the edges and distort the shape to
form new edge styles wherever you brush. This effect is useful for breaking up and
adding interest to edges on a localized brush on basis.
A
1 • To Move an edge effect click to select it and then
B
2 display a four sided arrow - once this cursor is Brush to change just the areas of the edge that you want to distort.
C
D Brush Effect
4
D
sided arrow - click and drag to scale (hold the shift key down The Brush Effect tool will add the effect to the area you brush over.
to constrain the scale to proportional dimensions). To erase an area you have brushed over using this tool hold down
5
the Alt key (option key on Mac) and the brush works in reverse.
E G handles and the cursor will display a curved arrow - click and E Brush Opacity
6
drag the box to the desired angle and release the mouse. Click on this vertical slider area to access the brush opacity control.
F
As you adjust the opacity control you will be shown a brush attrib-
• To Stretch an effect move the cursor over the box sides and utes window. The brush attributes window displays the actual size,
H
7 a double sided arrow will appear. Click and drag to stretch opacity and feather attributes of the brush as they will be applied
the effect in the desired direction and proportion. when you brush.
8 9
B Clone Edge
The Clone Edge tool is used to create an exact copy of the When you change the Distortion
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currently selected edge. You may then modify this copy by Map the area you stroked over
changing the edge and any settings. Use the Transform Edge with the brush will have the new
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tool to select an effect, then click on the Clone Edge tool and map applied giving you a new
click onscreen with this tool and a copy of the currently look.
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selected edge will be cloned. Use the Transform Photo tool to

The Transform Photo tool works exactly like the Transform
I Edge tool insofar as it allows you to Select, Move, Scale,
F Brush Size 7 Select Edge Button

Click on this small horizontal slider to access the brush size control. As you adjust The Select Edge Button is used to activate the Edge Catalog. The Edge Catalog is
the size control you will be shown a brush attributes window. The brush attributes an onscreen catalog of the edge effects included with Photo/Graphic Edges. Use
window displays the actual size, opacity and feather attributes of the brush as they this catalog to browse and select different edges that can be applied to your image.
will be applied when you brush. If you want to load up a custom edge use the Custom button located at the bottom
G Brush Feather of the Edge Catalog to activate the file browser.
Click on this small vertical slider to access the brush feather control. As you adjust 8 Selected Edge
the feather control you will be shown a brush attributes window. The brush attributes The edge number that you have selected will be displayed here.
window displays the actual size, opacity and feather attributes of the brush as they
will be applied when you brush with this tool. 9 Delete Selected Edge
H Brush Palette Click the trash can icon to delete the selected edge.
Click on this small arrow to access preset brush sizes with varying opacity and 10 Edge Softness
feather settings. This slider will soften the edge. Increasing the setting will blend the edge through a
I Delete Edge soft inward and outward fade.
Select the Trash can icon and then click over any edge in the effect and it will be 11 Feather
deleted. The Feather slider blends the edge inward with a smooth gradient feather.
12 Opacity
1 Clear Brush Strokes
The Opacity slider reduces the overall opacity of both the image and the effect.
2 Load Distortion Map
The Load Distortion Map button allows you access to the Distortion Map catalog and
lets you load up a new distortion map that will be used for the next brush stroke that
you draw.
3 Selected Distortion Map
The distortion map that you have selected will be displayed here.
4 Distortion Map Preview
The Distortion Map Preview displays a small thumbnail of the currently loaded
distortion map.
5 Distort Strength
The Distort Strength slider defines how much influence the distortion has on the
areas of the edge that you have brushed over. Higher settings cause more distortion Use the Brush Effect tool to
to occur. brush on where you want the
6 Distort Scale distortion to occur on the edge.
The Distort Scale slider influences the size of the distortion applied on the areas of The example to the right shows
the edge that you have brushed over. the distort brush applied to the
left side but not to the top of
the edge. Notice the jagged
effect the distortion provides.
Distort Edge Examples

Here are some examples of what Distort Edge can do
Edge Brush
Hundreds of Unique Brush On Edge Effects
The Edge Brush lets you brush on edges using unique brushes and algorithms that
make your images look artistic in just a few quick steps. Edge Brush includes 230
unique brush styles to choose from.
A
1 • To Move an edge effect click to select it and
then place the cursor on the inside of the
2 transformation box surrounding the effect and the
B
cursor will display a four sided arrow - once this
cursor is displayed click and drag to move the
3 edge. The photo will also transform with the effect. D Brush Effect
C
• To Scale place the cursor on one of the corners of the The Brush Effect tool will add the effect to the area you brush over.
4
transformation box and it will change to an angled double To erase an area you have brushed over using this tool hold down
sided arrow - click and drag to scale (hold the shift key down the Alt key (option key on Mac) and the brush works in reverse.
5 D
to constrain the scale to proportional dimensions). E Brush Opacity
• To Rotate place the cursor outside of any of the box corner Click on this vertical slider area to access the brush opacity control.
6 E G handles and the cursor will display a curved arrow - click and As you adjust the opacity control you will be shown a brush attrib-
drag the box to the desired angle and release the mouse. utes window. The brush attributes window displays the actual size,
F
opacity and feather attributes of the brush as they will be applied
7
H
• To Stretch an effect move the cursor over the box sides and when you brush.
8 the effect in the desired direction and proportion. F Brush Size
B Clone Edge Click on this small horizontal slider to access the brush size con-
9 trol. As you adjust the size control you will be shown a brush attrib-
The Clone Edge tool is used to create an exact copy of the utes window. The brush attributes window displays the actual size,
currently selected edge. You may then modify this copy by opacity and feather attributes of the brush as they will be applied
10 changing the edge and any settings. Use the Transform Edge when you brush.
tool to select an effect, then click on the Clone Edge tool and
11
12 click onscreen with this tool and a copy of the currently
selected edge will be cloned. Use the Transform Photo tool to
13 C Transform Photo Tool
14 The Transform Photo tool works exactly like the Transform
Edge tool insofar as it allows you to Select, Move, Scale, Use the Brush Type: Reveal to show the photo through the brush
15 Stretch and Rotate the photo inside the edge effect. strokes you control. Use the Opacity settings for the brush to control
I
how much of the image is shown through each stroke. Each stroke
can have it’s own opacity, size and feather.
G Brush Feather 7 Rotation

Click on this small vertical slider to access the brush feather control. As you adjust The Rotation slider determines how much of a rotation is applied to the brush stroke
the feather control you will be shown a brush attributes window. The brush attributes as it is rendered. Higher settings increase the rotation degree applied to the brush.
will be applied when you brush with this tool.
8 Size Variation
The Size Variation control randomizes the size of the brush as it is drawn.
H Brush Palette Increasing the variation amount makes the brush size change more frequently.
Click on this small arrow to access preset brush sizes with varying opacity and
feather settings.
9 Brush Spacing
The Brush Spacing control defines how much space is set between each brush
I Delete Edge stroke placement as the brush is rendered along the path. The lower the settings the
Select the Trash can icon and then click over any edge in the effect and it will be closer together the brush spacing becomes resulting in a more solid stroke and
deleted. overlap of the brush content. The higher the settings the more space is given
between the brush strokes and a looser gapped stroke results.
1 Brush Type 10 Select Edge Button
The Brush Type menu allows you to define how you want the Brush Effect brush to The Select Edge Button is used to activate the Edge Catalog. The Edge Catalog is
act. In the Reveal mode the Brush will reveal the image using the currently loaded an onscreen catalog of the edge effects included with Photo/Graphic Edges. Use
brush. In Remove mode the brush will erase parts of the image it is brushed over this catalog to browse and select different edges that can be applied to your image.
using the currently loaded brush. When in Reveal mode the image is hidden in the If you want to load up a custom edge use the Custom button located at the bottom
preview until you brush over the preview to reveal part of it. Tip: Use the Original of the Edge Catalog to activate the file browser.
button at the top of the interface to quickly show the original image. 11 Selected Edge
2 Clear Brush Strokes The edge number that you have selected will be displayed here.
3 Style Menu
The Style menu allows you to define how the brush content will interact with each
13 Edge Softness
stroke that overlaps. In the Airbrush mode the content is additive using the brush This slider will soften the edge. Increasing the setting will blend the edge through a
settings only. In the Watercolor mode the content is stroked in a cumulative manner soft inward and outward fade.
so that the strokes applied over each other result in a cumulative opacity that factors
both the content and the opacity settings of the brush control.
14 Feather
The Feather slider blends the edge inward with a smooth gradient feather.
4 Load Brush
The Load Brush button gives you access to the Brush Catalog so that you may
15 Opacity
change the brush that is used the next time you brush over your image. Combine as The Opacity slider reduces the overall opacity of both the image and the effect.
many different brushes together using different opacity, size and feather options -
you can change the brush and brush options for each stroke you make to the
image.
5 Brush Name
The Brush Name displays the name of the currently loaded brush.
6 Brush Preview
The Brush Preview shows you a small thumbnail of what the currently loaded brush
looks like when stroked over the image.
Using The Edge Brush

How to Brush on Beautiful Edge Effects
The Edge Brush is a powerful tool for enhancing images. Using it you can brush to reveal an
image through a brush shape and through the brush opacity using translucent blending.
Combine Brush Settings

The Edge Brush is dynamic in-so-far as you can brush over the image as many times as you
like and then remove or add to the strokes as desired. You may combine as many edge brushes
together in your composition as you like. Each time you stroke onscreen using the brush, the
currently loaded brush settings are used to add to the composition you are working with.
In the example to the right two separate brushes were used. The first brush was used to apply
the general shape on the outside of the effect and then another brush was used to fill in the
middle area. Three separate strokes were done to generate this look.
Click on the Load Brush button to use the Edge Brush catalog. Photo/Graphic Edges 6.0
includes more than 230 Edge Brushes to choose from.Select a brush and either
double click to load it or highlight the brush and then press the OK button.
Edge Brush Examples

Here are some examples of what Edge Brush can do
Original
Edge Brush Examples
Original
Edges
Apply Edge Effects To Your Images
The Edges effect in Photo/Graphic Edges will place an edge or “border” around your photo.
The edges work with transparency so that if your image is on a layer in Photoshop, PGE 6
will apply the edge back into Photoshop with transparency around it.

The Transform Edge tool allows you to Select, Move,
Scale, Stretch and Rotate the edge effects. It also
allows you to target and control any edge that you
A have loaded up onscreen.
1
• To Move an edge effect click to select it and then

3
2
place the cursor on the inside of the transformation box
B surrounding the effect and the cursor will display a four
sided arrow - once this cursor is displayed click and drag to
move the edge. The photo will stay in place as you move the Photo/Graphic Edges gives you 10,000 different
4
edge. edges to choose from. Click the Select Edge button to
C
pick an effect to apply to your image.
5
6 sided arrow - click and drag to scale (hold the shift key down
to constrain the scale to proportional dimensions). D Delete Edge
7 Select the Trash can icon and then click over any edge in the effect
• To Rotate place the cursor outside of any of the box corner and it will be deleted.
8 handles and the cursor will display a curved arrow - click and
9
a double sided arrow will appear. Click and drag to stretch Use the Border Width slider to
10 the effect in the desired direction and proportion. quickly add a border to the edge
effect. Use the softness sliders
to blend the image and edges
11 B Clone Edge together smoothly.
The Clone Edge tool is used to create new edges that are
12
based on the currently selected edge. Cloned edges are
used to change the shape of the edge as they are added to
the edge mask and can be used to reshape the exterior look
of the edge effect.

D Edge tool insofar as it allows you to Select, Move, Scale,

an onscreen catalog of the edge effects included with Photo/Graphic Edges. Use
this catalog to browse and select different edges that can be applied to your image. When you select an edge and it is
If you want to load up a custom edge use the Custom button located at the bottom applied to your image in the preview it
of the Edge Catalog to activate the file browser. may need to be resized or repositioned
in order for it to avoid overlapping or
2 Selected Edge cutting off important areas of your
The edge number that you have selected will be displayed here. image.
3 Delete Selected Edge Select the Transform Edge tool to
Click the trash can icon to delete the selected edge. resize and reposition the edge as
needed.
4 Border Width
This slider will create a border that surrounds the edge effect. Higher settings create
a wider border. This control is used in conjunction with the Border Color control
which sets the color and opacity of the border.
5 Border Color
This slider and color box controls the opacity and the color of the border. Adjust the
slider to set the opacity of the border. Click on the color box to change the color of
the border.
6 Edge Softness
soft inward and outward fade.
7 Inner Softness
This slider is used when you have applied an edge border to an effect. It will blend
the image into the border giving you a soft inner feather effect. To use this control You may also find that you need to
you must first have a Border Width setting of 1 or higher. resize the photo inside the edge.
Use the Transform Photo tool to
8 Feather resize and repositon the photo
The Feather slider blends the edge inward with a smooth gradient feather. independently from the edge.
9 Opacity
10 Roughen Menu
Use the Roughen menu to select a pattern that will be used to roughen and reshape
the edge. The Size and Strength sliders control how much roughness is used.
11 Size
The Size slider adjusts the size of the roughness as it is applied to the edge effect.
12 Strength
The Strength slider will increase the amount of roughness that is applied to the
edge effect.
Cloning Edge Shapes

How to Customize Your Edge Shapes
The Clone Edge tool is used to create copies of an edge shape. Once you have created a
clone it can be used to reshape the edge.
Clone The Selected Edge Shape

1) After you have loaded up an edge effect you can make an exact clone of
the edge by following these steps.
2) Select the Edge with the Transform Edge tool
3) With the edge selected, click on the Clone Tool
4) Click onscreen where you want the cloned copy of the edge to appear.
5) A cloned copy of the edge will appear - you will notice that the clone will
change the shape of the edge as the edges blend with the original.
6) Adjust the cloned edge using either the Transform Edge tool and you will
see it changing the shape of the edge as you transform it. The cloned edge
and the original edge act independently - you can transform each separately After the clone is created you can use the Transform Edge tool to rotate and
and can even load up a different edge to change the cloned or original edge reshape this as desired. The edge changes shape as you transform the clone.
shape to further enhance your effect. Photo/Graphic Edges allows you to have an unlimited number of clones working
together to create new edge shapes. When an edge is selected you can use the
Select Edge button to load up a new shape in its place.
In the example above the AF041 edge was applied first and then cloned. The
cloned edge was replaced with AF259 which was then resized. The result is a
Use the Transform Edge tool to reshape the original edge effect you have loaded new edge shape that combines aspects of both edges to form a new look. Using
onto your image. After you reshape this use the Clone Edge tool to create a copy the Transform Edge tool either edge may be selected and then transformed to
of the edge. reshape the edge that is applied to the image.
Adding Edge Borders

How to Add Borders, Colors and Blending
It is very easy to add a border to an edge and to blend the border and the image together to
create a soft, natural look. Follow the steps below to achieve this effect.
Applying Borders To Edges

1) Launch PGE and select the Edge effect from the Photo/Graphic menu.
2) Click on the Select Edge button to view the Edge Catalog from which you select the edge
3) Once the edge is loaded onto your photo use the Border Width control to add a border
4) The Border Color control defines the color and how much opacity the color is given. Click on
the color box to access the Color Picker. Reduce the Border Color slider to lower the opacity
or to increase the opacity of the border color.
5) Use the Edge Softness slider to soften the entire edge
6) Use the Inner Softness control to blend the photo inside the edge into the border that you
have created for a natural looking merged edge/image appearance.
The image above has a Border Width

of 6 and a Border Color at 100%
opacity and a color of Black
The image above has an edge applied to it but with no border settings defined The image above has a black border with an
Inner Softness setting of 70 applied
Transform Tools Scale or Stretch Stretch

Transform Edge and Transform Photo Tools
The Transform Edge and Transform Photo tools work the same way. The Transform Edge tool affects only
the edge effect allowing you to scale, stretch, rotate and move the edge around as desired. The Transform
Photo tool targets just the photo inside the edge allowing you to scale, stretch, rotate and move the photo
without changing the edge.
Move
Click on either Edge tool to make it active. The currently selected effect (or the default effect if
there is only one effect onscreen) or photo will now have transformation handles around it. If
Select Item your document has multiple effects click on the desired effect to target the controls to adjust
that effect only. Move
Move the Item

Rotate
To Move an item click to select it and then place the cursor on the inside of the transformation
Move Item handles. The cursor will change into a four sided move arrow. Click and drag to move the item
to the desired position.
Scale the Item

To Scale place the cursor on one of the corners of the transformation box and it will change to
Scale Item an angled double sided arrow - click and drag to scale. Hold the shift key down to constrain
the scale to proportional dimensions.
Transform Edge Transform Photo

Stretch the Item
To Stretch an effect move the cursor over the box sides and a double sided arrow will appear.
Stretch Item Move
Click and drag to stretch the effect in the desired direction and proportion.
Rotate the Item

To Rotate place the cursor outside of any of the box corner handles and the cursor will display
Rotate Item a curved arrow - click and drag the box to the desired angle and release the mouse.
Resize Photos Inside Edges

How to Customize Your Edge Shapes
When you place your edge effect around an image you may want to resize the image and move it
around inside the edge. The Transform Photo tool allows you to quickly position and transform the
photo to the desired location inside the effect.
Apply an Edge Effect To Your Photo

1) After you have loaded up your edge effect click on the Transform Photo tool
2) When the Transform Photo tool is active a set of handles appear on the preview surrounding
the photo - adjust these handles to move the photo inside the effect
3) Transformations in Photo/Graphic Edges are dynamic and non-destructive. This means that
you can transform your photo as many times as you like and it will always resize from the original
to ensure that the pixels are always the highest quality for the rendering job at hand.
By adjusting the Transform Photo handles to make the photo larger and repositioning the
photo inside the effect the user gets the exact look they are after.
By using both the Transform Edge and Transform Photo tools together it is possible to get
the exact position and results you need.
In the example above the user wants to make the photo inside the edge larger. The first step that they Transform Photo
must take is to activate the Transform Photo tool.
Using The Edge Catalog

And Edge History
How to Effectively Use The Catalog Functions
Photo/Graphic Edges includes over 10,000 custom edges for you to choose from. As the needs of
your project will vary and the look you are after for each image is different, it is important that you
be able to quickly find the right edge look.
When you are viewing the Edge Catalog there are a few basic tips you should know.
1) When you load the catalog up from an effect it will automatically return to the last edge that you
loaded up. This allows you to quickly find your way back to the volume and edge number you
were working with and explore from there.
2) You may load an edge by double clicking on it. This is faster than clicking once to select an
edge and then clicking the OK button.
3) You may load up any custom edge effect of your own by pressing the Custom button at the
bottom of the Edge Catalog. You will be presented with a standard Open File directory. Custom
edges should be saved in .jpg file format as either RGB or Grayscale. Black in the custom edge Resize The Catalog For Better Viewing
will be removed from the image while white areas will be preserved. Gray areas will be semi- The Edge Catalog, like other catalogs in this product, can be resized to fit your screen.
transparent. Each time you open the catalog it will remember the last size you used and will open
using the size you set. To resize the catalog move the cursor to any side or corner of the
4) The History tab on the Edge Catalog shows you a chronological history of the edges you have catalog and you will see the cursor change into an bi-directional arrow. Click and drag
loaded up and worked with in the past. This enables you to quickly find an edge effect you have while the cursor is in this state and the catalog window will resize.
used before and reapply it to your current project.
The selected edge is highlighted

blue. You may double click on an
edge to automatically load it onto
your image or you may click once
to highlight it then press the OK
button.
Frames
Merge Your Photos Into Frames
Frames allow you to show your content through special masks built into professionally designed
content. Each frame may have one or more ‘Windows’ where you can place your photos.
A Frames Tool
The Transform Effect tool allows you to Select, Move, Scale,
Stretch and Rotate frames.
A • To Move an effect click to select it and then place the
1
cursor on the inside of the transformation box surrounding
the frame and the cursor will display a four sided arrow -
2 B
once this cursor is displayed click and drag to move the
effect to a new location.
3
C
sided arrow - click and drag to scale (hold the shift key
down to constrain the scale to proportional dimensions).
D

handles and the cursor will display a curved arrow - click
E and drag the box to the desired angle and release the
mouse.
• To Stretch an effect move the cursor over the box sides

and a double sided arrow will appear. Click and drag to C Transform Photo
stretch the effect in the desired direction and proportion. The Transform Photo tool allows you to Select, Move, Scale, Stretch
and Rotate the photo inside the effect. Using the Transform Photo
B Place Photo Tool tool you can manipulate just the photo and not the frame around it.
This tool is useful for when you have loaded up a photo into a frame
The Place Photo tool allows you to place a new photo inside and need to adjust it and not the frame itself.
the selected effect. Click to activate the place photo tool
then move it over the target effect area and you will see the
photo window highlight. The cursor will change to a small D Place Focus Ellipse
camera icon. Click with this icon inside the photo window. A The Place Focus Ellipse tool enables you to create an onscreen
small dialog window appears asking you to load the photo. ellipse that generates a soft focus effect on your framed image.
This menu also lets you go back and use the original photo To use this tool select the tool to make it active then click onscreen.
for that effect. An ellipse will show up wherever you click with this tool. Use the
Transform Focal Ellipse tool to adjust this ellipse into the correct
position. Adjust the Focal Radius and Focal Opacity sliders to con-
trol the blending and visible degree of the focus as it is applied to
F your image through the ellipse.
E Transform Focus Ellipse

The Transform Focal Ellipse tool is used to adjust the Focus Ellipse you create with
the Place Focus Ellipse tool. Once you have a Focus Ellipse onscreen click this tool
and then move the cursor over the ellipse. As you move the cursor over the ellipse
you will see it change to show different transformation and movement icons. Each of
these icons represents a method of adjusting the ellipse and are visually self-
explanatory.
F Delete Focal Ellipse
The Delete Focal Ellipse control is used to remove unwanted focal ellipses from
your effect. Select this tool and then move the cursor over the area the ellipse is in.
The ellipse will highlight to indicate it is the selected ellipse. Click on the ellipse and
it will be removed.
1 Select Frame Effect Menu

When you pull down this menu you will see Catalog or Open Dialog. If you select
Catalog you will be able to pull up a window that displays thumbnails of all the
edges found in the current directory. If you select Open Dialog you are presented
with a standard navigation menu whereby you may locate and load an effect.
2 Focal Radius
This control is used when you have created a Focus Ellipse and are applying a
focus effect to your image inside the frame. The Focal Radius controls how strong
the focus effect is as it is applied across the ellipse onto the photo.
3 Focal Opacity
The Focal Opacity increases or reduces the overall amount that the focus is seen on
the image. The lower the settings on this slider, the less you will notice the focus.
Photo/Graphic Edges includes hundreds of

creative Frames with both Artistic and
Traditional styles represented.
It is very easy to apply a Frame around your

photo and then adjust the image inside the
frame to crop and rotate as desired. All
masking of the photo inside the Frame is
automatic.
Applying A Focal Ellipse

Add a Soft Focal Ellipse To The Image
When working in Frames you may choose to apply a focus effect to your image. This page describes
how to go about adjusting the focus ellipse that is generated using the Place Focus Ellipse tool.
1) Use the Place Focus Ellipse tool to place a Focus Ellipse over your image inside
the Frame effect. The ellipse will show up small and under the area you click on.
2) Click on the Transform Ellipse tool to make it active. Move the cursor near the
outer border of the ellipse until the scale ellipse cursor is shown. Click and drag with
this cursor active. The ellipse will grow in size.
3) Expand the size of the ellipse to be larger than the image you are enhancing.
4) Adjust the inner ellipse circle to control the area across which the focus is blended
onto the image.
No Focus Ellipse applied to this image.
Focus Ellipse has been applied to the image inside the frame.
Focus Ellipse Controls

How to use the Focus Ellipse Controls
Use the controls described on this page to adjust the Focus Ellipse once it is drawn onscreen.
Scale: Use the double sided arrows to

scale or reshape the ellipse. Hold the
Shift key down to constrain the aspect
ratio to a perfect circle.
Constrain Shape: Resizes keeping the

current shape in a constrained aspect
ratio.
Rotate: Allows you to rotate the ellipse

in any direction.
The active onscreen ellipse control is always black. Inactive controls are blue.
Move: Allows you to reposition the
ellipse on the preview or desktop.
You may extend the ellipse past the

document canvas onto the desktop.
Montage
Creating a Montage of Images and Edges
The Montage effect in Photo/Graphic Edges works similar to the Edges effect insofar as it will
place an edge around your image. The Montage effect goes a few steps further, however, and
allows you to place multiple edges, each with it’s own image, in a composition.

The Transform Edge tool allows you to Select, Move, Scale,
Stretch and Rotate the edge effects. It also allows you to tar-
get and control any edge that you have loaded up onscreen.
A
• To Move an edge effect click to select it and then place the
1 cursor on the inside of the transformation box surrounding
the effect and the cursor will display a four sided arrow - once
2 3 this cursor is displayed click and drag to move the edge. The
B photo will also transform with the effect.
4
C
sided arrow - click and drag to scale (hold the shift key down
5
D • To Rotate place the cursor outside of any of the box corner Use the Montage effect to create compositions with
6 handles and the cursor will display a curved arrow - click and multiple photos and edges in them.
7
8 a double sided arrow will appear. Click and drag to stretch
the effect in the desired direction and proportion.
9
B Clone Edge
D Place Photo Tool
The Place Photo tool allows you to place a new photo inside the
10 The Clone Edge tool is used to create an exact copy of the
selected effect. Click to activate the place photo tool then move it
currently selected edge. You may then modify this copy by
over the target effect area and you will see the photo window high-
changing the edge and any settings. Use the Transform Edge
11 light. The cursor will change to a small camera icon. Click with this
icon inside the photo window. A small dialog window appears asking
click onscreen with this tool and a copy of the currently
you to load the photo. This menu also lets you go back and use the
12 selected edge will be cloned. Use the Transform Photo tool to
original photo for that effect.

E Delete Edge
Select the Trash can icon and then click over any edge in the effect
and it will be deleted.
E Stretch and Rotate the photo inside the edge effect.

this catalog to browse and select different edges that can be applied to your image.
of the Edge Catalog to activate the file browser.
2 Selected Edge
4 Border Width
a wider border. This control is used in conjuntion with the Border Color control which
sets the color and opacity of the border.
5 Border Color
In the example above the the edge is applied to the horses and then used the Clone Edge tool is
the border.
used to make a copy. The clone was then transformed smaller and moved to the upper left corner
6 Edge Softness of the picture. Next the Load Photo tool was selected and clicked over the clone. A small menu
appeared with a Load Photo option. The Load Photo option was selected and a new photo of the
cowboy was chosen and placed inside the cloned edge. The Transform Photo tool was then
soft inward and outward fade.
selected and the photo of the cowboy was scaled and positioned as desired inside the cloned
7 Inner Softness edge. The user could have replaced the edge style used on the clone but liked how the two
edges looked together so kept these the same.
This slider is used when you have applied an edge border to an effect. It will blend
the image into the border giving you a soft inner feather effect. To use this control
you must first have a Border Width setting of 1 or higher.
8 Feather
The Feather slider blends the edge inward with a smooth gradient feather.
9 Opacity
10 Roughen Menu
Use the Roughen menu to select a pattern that will be used to roughen and reshape
the edge. The Size and Strength sliders control how much roughness is used.
11 Size
The Size slider adjusts the size of the roughness as it is applied to the edge effect.
12 Strength
The Strength slider will increase the amount of roughness that is applied to the
edge effect.
Loading Your Photo

Load Photos Into Cloned Edges
The Montage effect lets you clone and create dozens of different images in an artistic composition.
After you have cloned an edge you will need to load the clone with a new photo. Use the Load
Photo tool to accomplish this task.
Loading a Photo
1) Clone a copy of an edge using the Clone Edge tool
2) Click to select the Load Photo Tool
3) Move the cursor over the edge you want to load a photo into
4) The edge you are selecting will have handles around it when the
cursor is moved over it.
5) Click the Load Photo tool on the edge and you will see a small menu
6) Choose Load Image and select a photo from the open dialog
7) The image you selected will appear inside the cloned edge. In the example above the user cloned an edge using the Clone
Edge tool. They clicked over the clone with the Load Photo tool and
they were shown a small menu. They chose Load Image and select-
ed a new image that was placed inside the edge.
Place Photo Tool
Adjust the Photo

1) After the photo is loaded into the edge the Transform Photo tool is automatically
selected for you.
2) Use this tool to transform the photo inside the edge.
3) Hold the Shift key down to constrain the transformation proportionally.
Transform Photo Tool
Use the Transform Photo tool to adjust the photo after it is loaded
into the clone.
Cloning Montage Edges

Creating a Montage
The Clone Edge tool is used to create copies of an entire edge. When you clone an edge
the outer edge, inner edge, photo and all effect attributes are copied exactly. You can modify this copy
to change the edge, load up a different photo and change the control settings.
Clone Edges to Create a Montage

1) After you have loaded up an edge effect on your photo you can make an
exact clone to use in making your montage.
2) Select the edge you want to clone with the Transform Edge tool
3) With the edge selected, click on the Clone Tool
4) Click onscreen where you want the cloned copy of the edge to appear.
5) A cloned copy of the edge will appear - you will notice that the clone will
copy the photo and edge and all effect settings exactly.
6) Adjust the cloned edge using the Transform Edge tool.
Change the edges, transform the effect, adjust the photos as desired.
Setting Up Your Document

How to Setup Your Document To Create A Montage
In some cases you may want to add more space around your image in Photoshop to allow for other
images to be added to your composition. This can be done easily and with a few simple steps.
1) Place your image on a layer or double click on the layer name

and change it from Background to Layer 0 to make the layer have
transparency.
2) Use the Photoshop Image > Canvas Size dialog to add space
around your image. As your image is on a transparent layer the
new space added around your image will be transparent. The
main point is that you need to surround your image with both
space and transparency.
Over the next several pages we will take you through a step-by-step
process of building the image above. This example took less than 10
minutes to create with several variations being tried.
The first step we took was in setting up the document in Photoshop on a

layer as shown in the screenshot to the immediate left.
Setting Up Your Document Increase the Canvas Size Around The Image
Now that our image is on a transparent layer you need to allow additional space
How to Setup Your Document To Create Montage around the image to create our effect.
Before you use Montage you need to setup your document to provide space around your Now that we have added the extra room around the effect we will go into
image. If you do not allow for extra space around your image you will need to shrink your Photo/Graphic Edges and apply the Montage effect. The effect will automatically select
image in the Montage effect to make room for the other edges you will create the image from the layer so you do not have to select the image before going into
Photo/Graphic Edges.
Setting Up Your Image In Layers
Before taking your image into PGE and applying a Montage effect, make sure that it is on a The larger the montage, the more space we recommend you create around your
layer of its own. A single starting image surrounded by transparency is the ideal setup to image before going into Photo/Graphic Edges.
begin with. If your image is not already on a layer, you can easily change this. To make an
image have transparency and be on a ‘layer’ you must convert the Background layer into a We recommend that you save your file before going into Photo/Graphic Edges. As your
regular layer. document contains transparency, you will be required to save the file in the Photoshop
.psd format.
To do this, double click on the
Background layer on the layers
palette. The Make Layer dialog
window will appear. You can click
OK and use the default Layer 0
name or you can give the layer a
name of your own. After you have
changed the layer name, it will
now contain transparency.
Step 1 Step 2
After you setup your image on a layer with transparency around it, launch PGE The edge you selected will be placed around your photo. Adjust the placement
and select the Photo/Graphic Montage effect. The Edge Tool will be selected and size of the edge as desired. Use the Transform Photo tool to adjust the
by default. Click on the Select Edge Button and pick an edge. photo position inside the edge.
Step 3 Step 4
Click on the Transform Edge tool and select the Edge you want to clone. Next The Edge Clone Tool creates an exact copy of the edge and the photo inside
click on the Edge Clone tool and click onscreen to place the cloned copy. the edge. You can now adjust this clone to change the photo and edge.
Step 5 Step 6
Using the Transform Edge tool we scaled the cloned copy and moved it into With the smaller cloned edge selected we clicked on the Load Photo Tool and
position in the upper left corner overlapping the main photo. then clicked over the clone. This allows us to load in a new photo.
Step 7 Step 8
The new photo is loaded into the cloned edge. We use the Transform Photo Next we clicked on the Transform Edge Tool and clicked on the small cloned
tool to scale the photo into position and adjust it inside the edge effect. edge. We used the Select Edge button to change the edge on the cloned
version.
Step 9 Step 10
We know that we want to create a couple more smaller edges for photos in Next we clone the edge again. New edges are loaded onto the clones using
this montage. We select the small clone with the Transform Edge tool then we the Select Edge button and new photos are placed inside the clones using the
select the Clone Edge Tool and click onscreen to create a new edge. Load Photo tool.
Completed Montage
The final montage composition was created by scaling the edges, trying out
different edges and placing the edges in different locations.
Montage Transform Tools Rotate Scale or Stretch

Transform Edge and Transform Photo Tools Stretch
Move
The Transform Edge and Transform Photo tools work the same way. The Transform Edge tool
affects only the edge effect allowing you to scale, stretch, rotate and move the edge around as
desired. The Transform Photo tool targets just the photo inside the edge allowing you to scale,
stretch, rotate and move the photo and does not change the edge.
Stretch

Click on either edge to make it active. The currently selected effect
(or the default effect if there is only one effect onscreen) or photo will now have
Select Item transformation handles around it. If your document has multiple effects click on
the desired effect to target the controls to adjust that effect only.
Move the Item

To Move an item click to select it and then place the cursor on the inside of
Move Item the transformation handles. The cursor will change into a four sided move arrow.
Click and drag to move the item to the desired position.
Scale the Item

To Scale place the cursor on one of the corners of the transformation box and it
Scale Item will change to an angled double sided arrow - click and drag to scale. Hold the
shift key down to constrain the scale to proportional dimensions.
Stretch the Item

To Stretch an effect move the cursor over the box sides and a double sided
Stretch Item
arrow will appear. Click and drag to stretch the effect in the desired direction
and proportion.
Rotate the Item

Rotate Item To Rotate place the cursor outside of any of the box corner handles and the cursor will display
a curved arrow - click and drag the box to the desired angle and release the mouse.
Transform Edge Transform Photo
Photo Border
Wrap Your Photo In Decorative Paper Cut Borders
The Photo Border effect lets you easily apply stylized paper borders around your photos. Apply
different paper cuts such as deckled, wavey or zig zag to shape the border as desired. Add surface
textures, dirt, custom lighting, shading and depth effects to the border.
A Transform Effect Tool

Stretch and Rotate the effects. It also allows you to target
and control any effect that you have onscreen.
A
1 • To Move an effect, click to select it and then place the cur-
sor on the inside of the transformation box surrounding the
2 effect and the cursor will display a four sided arrow - once
B
3
photo will also transform with the effect.
4
C • To Scale place the cursor on one of the corners of the
5
D
6
handles and the cursor will display a curved arrow - click and
7
8
9
B Clone Border D Place Photo Tool
10 The Clone Border tool is used to create an exact copy of the The Place Photo tool allows you to place a new photo inside the
currently selected effect. You may then modify this copy by selected effect. Click to activate the place photo tool then move it
changing the effect settings. Use the Transform Effect tool to over the target effect area and you will see the photo window high-
11 select an effect, then click on the Clone Border tool and click light. The cursor will change to a small camera icon. Click with this
onscreen with this tool and a copy of the currently selected icon inside the photo window. A small dialog window appears asking
effect will be cloned. Use the Transform Photo tool to trans- you to load the photo. This menu also lets you go back and use the
form the photo you have loaded into the cloned effect. original photo for that effect.
C Transform Photo Tool E Delete Effect

The Transform Photo tool works exactly like the Transform Select the Trash can icon and then click over any effect and it will be
Effect tool insofar as it allows you to Select, Move, Scale, deleted.
Stretch and Rotate the photo inside the effect.
E
1 Border Style 11 Variations

The Border Style menu is used to define the border style that is applied to The Variations control will change combinations of some of the effect settings you
the effect. have applied so as to provide different variations in subtle degrees. The visible
result this control provides is dependent on what controls you are working with and
2 Border Color what settings are currently engaged. At times no changes will be apparent as certain
The Border Color control adjusts the color that is applied to the border. The underlying controls may be set to off or lower settings making visible changes negligible.
color of the border is always white. As you move the slider to the left the color
becomes transparent and blends into the white to form a tint.
3 Cut Size
The Cut Size slider controls the size of the border pattern. Increasing the settings on
this slider makes the pattern that is cut around the border larger. Reducing the slider
makes the pattern smaller.
4 Border Size
The Border Size slider adjusts how much space there is from the edge of the image
to the beginning of the Border Pattern. Increasing this slider makes the border wider.
5 Curl Shading
The Curl Shading slider combines intelligent shading and depth shadowing to
provide the illusion of depth. The example above has a high Curl Shading applied to the border. Curl Shading helps
6 Shield Transparency you get additional depth and shading by forming the illusion of bending and curling the
border. Change the light sphere direction to give further depth to the border.
When this option is checked the effect will only apply to the pixels on the layer
and will not affect the transparent areas. Checking this option will change how the
result is applied around the a selection or artwork on a transparent layer.
7 Shrink Frame
Adjust this slider to shrink or enlarge the effect in a concentric manner.
8 Border Age
The Border Age slider applies an aged tint to the border that simulates what occurs
when a photo border ages. If you have adjusted the color of the border to something
other than the default settings the Border Age control may not produce the desired
age effect.
9 Image Age
The Image Age slider applies an aged tint on the image to simulate the photo having
aged and yellowed.
10 Apply Background Use the Surface Controls Tab to add
When the Apply Background Image option is on, the background image behind the surfaces such as canvas, linen and fiber
selection will show up in the preview and will also apply as part of the effect. to the border. Make the surface of the
border appear worn by adding dirt using
the Surface Dirt slider.
Adding Depth To
Photo Borders
Add Beveled Depth To Borders
PhotoBorder uses advanced depth algorithms to allow you to simulate a 3D border around
your photo. After you have setup the basic border settings such as the width and shape using
the Effects Tab, click on the Surface Controls Tab to reveal the Surface controls.
To add a Beveled depth to the border select a style of bevel under the
Bevel menu. Each style of bevel will add a different type of depth
shape to the border.
Bevel: Angled Bevel: Bead Bevel: Blade Bevel: Carved Bevel: Cornice
Bevel: Facet Bevel: Framed Bevel: Hammered Bevel: Lip Bevel: Molded
Use the Edge Radius, Polish and Depth

controls to define the width, smoothness
and height of the bevel.
Bevel: Round
Adding Textures To
Photo Borders
Add Textured Fills and Surfaces
Adding a textured fill and or surface texture is easy to achieve using Photo
Border’s Environment Controls Tab. Click on the Environment Controls Tab to
reveal the controls used to add textures to your border.
To add a Textured fill to your border click on the Texture button. This
will activate the Texture catalog. Select a texture from this catalog and
it will be filled into the border.
Unadjusted Texture Hue + 65 Hue - 180 Hue - 180 / Saturation + 75 Saturation - 65
Luminance - 50 Luminance + 70 Softness 25
Use the Hue, Saturation and Luminance

controls to adjust the color, vibrancy and
dark/light value of the texture. The softness
control will blur the texture. The orientation
menu lets you change the direction of the
texture. The scale slider makes the texture
Scale 60 smaller or larger inside the border.
Adding Glassy Surfaces

To Photo Borders
Add Reflective, Shiny Surfaces
Using the Environment Controls Tab you can add a shiny surfaces to the border. You
must first add a beveled depth to your image in order to have a surface reflect from
the surface. Use the Surface Tab to set the depth and then use the Environment
Controls Tab to add in the reflective shine.
The shine given to the border is taken from an environment map.

Basically this is a surface texture that already has a shine on it. The
software then extracts qualities from this surface and wraps it around
the depth you have applied to your border.
The default environment texture
is the Ball 2 image. Click on the
button that says Ball 2 and you Unadjusted Texture Environment 30 / Ball 2 Environment 60 / Ball 2 Environment 85 / Ball 2 Environment 85 / Ball 2
will be shown the Environment Luminance - 55
catalog that has reflective sur-
faces you can load in to change
the style of the shine on the
border.
Environment 70 / Foil 3 Environment 70 / Chrome 5 Environment 70 / Foil 6

Saturation + 30 Saturation + 30 Sat -30 / Luminance - 50
Use the Hue, Saturation and Luminance

controls to adjust the color, vibrancy and
dark/light value of the texture. The softness
control will blur the environment map. The
The reflections from the Environment orientation menu lets you change the direc-
map are transferred to the border tion of the map. The scale slider makes the
depth to give it a unique glass Environment 80 / Foil 6 map smaller or larger inside the border.
appearance. Sat -50 / Luminance + 70
Placing Photos Inside

Photo Borders
Selecting The Place Photo Tool
PhotoBorder uses a Place Photo tool to allow you to place a new photo inside a border.
This tool allows you to swap out the photo inside the effect with another photo, with a trans-
parent background or revert back to the original photo used in the effect.
The Place Photo tool is very useful if you are creating

multiple copies of the artwork for a collage where a
different image will be used in each PhotoBorder.
Activating the Menu

After you have selected the Place Photo tool all you
need to do to change out your image is click over a Place Photo Tool
photo with the Place Photo cursor. You will see the
Place Photo menu next to your cursor.
Place Photo Cursor
When you create a new

copy of an effect it will
use the original image. Transform Photo
You can easily change
this image out for another
one with the Place Photo After a photo is placed inside an effect the
tool. Transform Photo tool will be active and a
set of transformation handles will be
selected around your newly placed photo.
Adjust the photo as desired. The effect will

automatically mask the new image to the
photo window.
Photo Tabs
Photo-Realistic Photo Tabs
The Photo Tabs effect allows you to add photo-realistic looking photo tabs around your image.
It can also create a wide assortment of tabs simulating different surfaces including metal, paper,
beveled and flat shaped tabs with full shading rendered on and under the photo and tabs.

1
A and control any effect that you have onscreen.
2
• To Move an effect, click to select it and then place the
B cursor on the inside of the transformation box surrounding
3 the effect and the cursor will display a four sided arrow - once
C
5
6 D sided arrow - click and drag to scale (hold the shift key down
7
D Place Photo Tool
handles and the cursor will display a curved arrow - click and The Place Photo tool allows you to place a new photo inside the
drag the box to the desired angle and release the mouse. selected effect. Click to activate the place photo tool then move it
8 over the target effect area and you will see the photo window high-
• To Stretch an effect move the cursor over the box sides and light. The cursor will change to a small camera icon. Click with this
9 a double sided arrow will appear. Click and drag to stretch icon inside the photo window. A small dialog window appears asking
the effect in the desired direction and proportion. you to load the photo. This menu also lets you go back and use the
10 original photo for that effect.
11 B Clone Tabs
The Clone Tabs tool is used to create an exact copy of the
E Delete Effect
currently selected effect. You may then modify this copy by Select the Trash can icon and then click over any effect and it will be
12
changing the effect settings. Use the Transform Effect tool to deleted.
13 14
select an effect, then click on the Clone Tab tool and click
onscreen with this tool and a copy of the currently selected
effect will be cloned. Use the Transform Photo tool to trans-
form the photo you have loaded into the cloned effect.
15
16
17 C Transform Photo Tool
18
Effect tool insofar as it allows you to Select, Move, Scale,
Stretch and Rotate the photo inside the effect.
E
1 Frame Size 11 Depth

The Frame Size slider defines how large the base frame is. The base frame will The Depth slider determines the height of the bevel as it is applied to the photo tab.
scale larger in a constrained manner when this slider is adjusted. Increasing the value of this slider makes the bevel depth appear higher.
2 Tab Size 12 Select Tab
The Tab Size slider defines how large the tab is. You must first load a tab using the The Select Tab button is used to access the Tab catalog from which you may select
Select Tab button. Once a tab is loaded this slider will adjust the size of the tab. and load up a Photo Tab shape that is applied on the inside of the effect.
3 Corner Size 13 Selected Tab
The Corner Size slider defines how large the corner is. You must first load a corner The Tab name that you have selected will be displayed here.
using the Select Corner button. Once a corner is loaded this slider will adjust the
size of the corner.
14 Delete Selected Tab
Click the trash can icon to delete the selected tab and remove it from the effect.
4 Tab Width
The Tab Width slider defines how wide the tab is displayed when rendered. The
15 Select Corner
larger the settings the wider the tab becomes. The Select Corner button is used to access the Corner catalog from which you may
select and load up a Corner shape that is applied to the outside corner of the effect.
5 Tab Color
This slider and color box controls the opacity and the color of the tab. Adjust the
16 Selected Corner
slider to set the opacity of the tab. Click on the color box to change the color of the The Corner name that you have selected will be displayed here.
tab. To create a semi-transparent tab reduce the color slider settings and the photo
inside the tab will show through the tab corners.
17 Delete Selected Corner
Click the trash can icon to delete the selected corner and remove it from the effect.
6 Image Indentation
The Image Indentation control reduces the size of the image so that it is shown far-
18 Variation
ther inside the tabs. The higher the setting the farther inside the tabs the image is Variation controls the random generation of settings used to create the Curl shading
shown. The image is reduced in size to move it inside the tabs. and other permutations for surface and textured patterns in the effect.
7 Curl
The Curl slider combines intelligent shading and depth shadowing to
provide the illusion of depth by forming photo-realistic shadows under the image
and photo tabs.
8 Bevel Type Menu
The Bevel Type menu allows you to change the type of bevel depth that is
applied to the photo tab effect. Use the Edge Radius, Polish and Depth controls in
conjunction with the different types of bevels to define the look.
9 Edge Radius
The Edge Radius slider controls how wide the edge of the bevel extends into the
photo tab area. The larger the setting the farther the edge extends inward.
10 Polish Adjust the Tab Width slider to make the
The Polish slider rounds and smoothes the angles of the bevel. Lower settings allow Photo Tab wider. As the width is adjusted
more of the bevel lines to show simulating a sharper effect. Higher settings smooth the Corner and Tab content are also
out the sharper edges of the bevel. adjusted.
Changing Tabs and Corners

Using the Select Tab and Select Corner Options
There are hundreds of possible tab shape combinations to choose from. Using both the Select
Tab and the Select Corner options you can combine different shapes together to form new tabs
around your photos.
When you click on the Select Tab or the Select

Corner you are shown the respective catalog.
Choose the content you want to load up and apply
to your photo tab. To remove the content from the
tab click the trash can icon next to the content
name that you just loaded up. This removes the
content from your effect.
The Tab forms the inside portion The Corner forms the outside
of the Photo Tab. There are two shape of the tab. The example to
types of Tabs; Plain and Notched. the left shows a rounded corner
The Plain tab is solid while the being applied.
Notched tab shows the photo
through the centered notched
area.
Plain Tab Corner
The example to the left shows a Notched Tab. Notice how The example to the right shows a Wave Cut corner
the photo shows through the notched area and appears to applied. By loading in different combinations of Corners
be embedded and held down by the notched area. and Tabs you can create an infinite number of styles.
Creating Transparent
Photo Tabs
How to Add Transparency to Photo Tabs
Photo Tabs can be semi-transparent. It is a simple matter of reducing the opacity of the
color and surface qualities of the effect. If you are just using color to fill the photo tab
you can reduce the Tab Color slider from 100% to a lower setting and the photo
beneath the photo tab is shown through the tab.
If you are using Reflection Maps and Environment Maps you will need to reduce the
opacity settings for these using their respective controls so that the photo tab is semi-
transparent.
Use the Clone Effect tool to make a copy of the effect so you can build collages of photos in a
single document. After you have cloned the effect you can change the settings for each clone to
make it unique. Photo Tabs offers you an infinite number of depth, surface and texture shapes
that can be applied to the tab combinations you create.
1 Surface Sheen 8 Luminance

Adding Surfaces The surface sheen slider controls how much gloss you see on
the surface of the effect. Adjusting the lighting controls will
The Luminance slider adjusts the luminance or "light" quali-
ties in an image to either darken or lighten the image.
To The Photo Tabs impact the way the sheen reflects both the ambient and the
cast lighting that is placed on the effect. 9 Softness
2 Sheen Width The Softness slider will soften the selected image making it
You can further customize the tabs by adding surfaces, textures, look out of focus.
The Sheen Width slider controls the spread of the sheen on the
reflection maps, texture maps and environment maps. You may 10 Reflection Map Orientation
surface. Increasing this setting spreads the reflective sheen
also find that adjusting the light direction and attributes may be across a wider area. A reduced setting tightens the width for a
helpful for achieving the look you are after. The Reflective Map Orientation menu allows you to rotate
narrow, more concentrated sheen area. the map direction in specified directional increments. You
3 Refractive may also flip the orientation horizontally or vertically.
The Refractive slider increases or decreases the amount of 11 Texture Strength
image refraction that occurs in the effect. Refraction is the The Texture Strength slider adjusts the amount of surface
bending of light as it passes through a transparent material. texture and height you want to apply to the effect. Positive
Refracting bends the image and distorts it through the surface slider settings raise the surface texture up while negative
bevel and surface texture only when the Reflective Opacity setting press the surface texture into the artwork.
slider is reduced to make the surface semi-transparent. In the
1
simplest of terms, depth effects that are semi-transparent that 12 Texture Map
2
have a refraction setting will bend the background image as it is The Texture Map button activates the Texture Map catalog.
seen through the surface. It allows you to select from a variety of surfaces for your
4 Reflective effect. Texture Maps change the height of the surface with a
3 texture or bump. This alters the direction of light reflected
The Reflective slider adjusts the opacity and reflective qualities by Sheen and Reflective, and the light bent by Refractive.
of the Reflection Map. Reduce the strength of this setting to You may load a custom map by choosing "Custom Map"
4 create semi-transparent depth effects. Having the Apply from the Texture Map catalog. Use the arrows at the top
Background Image Checkbox option turned on is advisable and bottom of the menu to scroll through the pre-installed
5 when using this slider as it shows the background image under maps. If you decide you no longer want the texture map,
the semi-transparent areas of the effect. select the "None" option from the catalog window.
6
5 Reflection Map 13 Imprint Size
7 The Reflection Map button activates the Reflection Map catalog. The Imprint Size slider adjusts the size of the texture map
Use this catalog to select different reflection maps that form the without adjusting the height. Higher settings increase the
8
color and reflective qualities of the depth effect. You may load a size of the texture map while lower settings reduce it.
9
custom map of your own design (try any textured image) by
choosing "Custom Map" from the Reflection Map catalog. 14 Texture Map Orientation
10 6 Hue The Texture Map Orientation menu allows you to rotate the
texture map direction in specified directional increments. You
The Hue color slider shifts the color values of the image across may also flip the orientation horizontally or vertically.
11 a color spectrum. This control allows you to shift the colors of
the artwork while not affecting the lightness or saturation.
12
7 Saturation
The example to the left
13 The Saturation slider makes the colors in the image more or shows a Reflection map
less vibrant. This control is useful for making an image’s colors of Steel with an Asphalt
14 pop while not affecting the overall tone or lightness. Texture Map that gives
the metal a bump map
depth.
1 Glassiness 10 Texture Map Button

Adding A Glassy The Glassiness control adjusts the other sliders into ranges to
make the light look glassy. If you already have your settings at
The Texture Map button opens up the Texture Map catalog
from which you may load up different texture maps that will be
Reflection the optimal place adjustments to this control will yield little to no
visual result. The best place to see the changes from this con-
used as the background surface behind the environment map.
You may select from one of the installed maps or load up your
trol is on curvy surfaces created by bevel depth. own creation using the Custom button located at the bottom
To give the Photo Tabs a glassy reflective surface use the controls of the catalog window.
2 Environment
found on the Environment Controls Tab. 11 Hue
The Environment Opacity controls how much of the glassy
environment map shows through the effect. The higher the The Hue color slider shifts the color values of the image
setting the stronger the environment map will show. Usually a across a color spectrum. This control allows you to shift the
setting between 25 and 50 is sufficient to generate a good colors of the artwork while not affecting the
shine. lightness or saturation.
3 Environment Button 12 Saturation
The Environment Button opens up the Environment Catalog The Saturation slider makes the colors in the image more
1
from which you may load up different environment maps that or less vibrant. This control is useful for making an image’s
generate the surface reflections. You may select from one of colors pop while not affecting the overall tone or lightness.
the installed maps or load up your own creation using the Load
2 Custom Map option. You can use any image that has lots of 13 Luminance
shiney surfaces on it. Photos of chrome work excellent! The Luminance slider adjusts the luminance or "light" quali-
3
ties in an image to either darken or lighten the image.
4 Hue
4
The Hue color slider shifts the color values of the image across 14 Softness
5 a color spectrum. This control allows you to shift the colors of The Softness slider will soften the selected image making it
the artwork while not affecting the lightness or saturation. look out of focus.
6
5 Saturation 15 Texture Map Orientation
7
The Saturation slider makes the colors in the image more or The Texture Map Orientation menu allows you to rotate the
8
less vibrant. This control is useful for making an image’s colors map direction in specified directional increments. You may
pop while not affecting the overall tone or lightness. also flip the orientation horizontally or vertically.
9
6 Luminance 16 Scale
The Luminance slider adjusts the luminance or "light" qualities The Scale slider will reduce or enlarge the seamless
10
in an image to either darken or lighten the image. Texture Map that you have loaded up as a background for
11 your effect.
7 Softness
12 The Softness slider will soften the selected image making it look
out of focus.
13
8 Surface Map Orientation
14
The Surface Map Orientation menu allows you to rotate the
15 map direction in specified directional increments. You may also
flip the orientation horizontally or vertically.
16
9 Texture
The Texture control defines how opaque the selected texture
map appears.
Photo Tab Examples

Here are some examples of what Photo Tabs can do
Putty Edges
Push, Twist, Reform and Reshape Edges
The Putty Edges effect uses advanced deformation tools to allow you exacting control over
reshaping the edges as they are applied to your effect. This is useful for when you want to
reshape the edge to better fit the photo. Use Putty Edges to reshape the edge as desired.

and control any effect that you have onscreen.
A • To Move an effect click to select it and then place the cursor

1 on the inside of the transformation box surrounding the effect
and the cursor will display a four sided arrow - once this cur-
B
sor is displayed click and drag to move the edge. The photo
will also transform with the effect.
2
4
3 C transformation box and it will change to an angled double
D
5 • To Rotate place the cursor outside of any of the box corner
handles and the cursor will display a curved arrow - click and
6
E
7
F the effect in the desired direction and proportion. The Brush Opacity control defines how much influence the brush
has on the edge. The more opaque the brush, the more influence it
has. The more transparent the less result you will see when brush-
G
B Clone Effect ing with this tool. Increase the size of the brush to affect a larger
I
The Clone Effect tool is used to create an exact copy of the area with this tool.
H currently selected effect. You may then modify this copy by
changing the effect settings. Use the Transform Edge tool to
J
select an effect, then click on the Clone Edge tool and click
D Enlarge / Reduce Brush
onscreen with this tool and a copy of the currently selected The Enlarge / Reduce brush makes the edge underneath the brush
edge will be cloned. Use the Transform Photo tool to trans- larger or smaller. Brush normally to enlarge the edge under the
form the photo you have loaded into the cloned effect. brush. Hold the Alt (Option key on the Mac) key down to make the
tool reduce.
C Twirl Brush
The Twirl brush will rotate the edge underneath the brush in
E Push / Pull Brush
either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. Brush nor- The Push / Pull brush allows you to push or pull the image around
mally to twirl in a clockwise direction. Hold the Alt (Option key underneath the cursor. Brush normally to pull the image in the direc-
K
on the Mac) key down to reverse twirl into a counterclock- tion you are dragging. Hold the Alt (Option key on the mac) key
wise direction. down to make the tool push.
3 Selected Edge
F Iron Brush The edge number that you have selected will be displayed here.
The Iron brush will remove any brushed on Putty effects you have applied with the
Twirl / Enlarge / Reduce or Push / Pull brushes. As you brush the edge reverts back
to its former self. Click the trash can icon to delete the selected edge.
The Brush Opacity control defines how much influence the brush has on the edge.
5 Edge Softness
The more opaque the brush, the more influence it has. The more transparent the This slider will soften the edge. Increasing the setting will blend the edge through a
less result you will see when brushing with this tool. Increase the size of the brush soft inward and outward fade.
to affect a larger area with this tool. 6 Feather
G Brush Opacity The Feather slider blends the edge inward with a smooth gradient feather.
Click on this vertical slider area to access the brush opacity control. As you adjust
the opacity control you will be shown a brush attributes window. The brush attributes
7 Opacity
window displays the actual size, opacity and feather attributes of the brush as they The Opacity slider reduces the overall opacity of both the image and the effect.
H Brush Size
Click on this small horizontal slider to access the brush size control. As you adjust
the size control you will be shown a brush attributes window. The brush attributes
I Brush Feather
Click on this small vertical slider to access the brush feather control. As you adjust
the feather control you will be shown a brush attributes window. The brush attributes
will be applied when you brush with this tool.
J Brush Palette
Click on this small arrow to access preset brush sizes with varying opacity and
feather settings.
K Delete Effect
Select the Trash can icon and then click over any effect and it will be deleted.
1 Clear Brush Strokes
Using The Putty Edge Tools

Reshape The Edge To Fit Your Image
There are times when you may want ot use an edge and then reshape it to fit the image or your design
needs. Putty Edges allows you to push, pull, twirl, enlarge, reduce and reshape the edge using deformation
technologies.
Next the Push brush is selected. Using the

same brush settings (Opacity of 60% and Size
of 600) the brush is started on the canvas and
drawn inward into the image. The objective is
to push the edge down towards the girl’s hat to tighten up the
edge around the image.
The first step is to use the Select Edge button to After the tool and brush settings are defined you are
access the Edge Catalog. Select an edge and ready to start reshaping the edge. The Twirl and
load it onto your image. Enlarge tool work best by clicking with the brush over
an area of the edge. Each time you click the edge will
Next select the tool you intend deform. In the example shown above the brush size
to use to reshape the edge. In was set too 600 so that the brush was very large.
this case we are using the
Twirl tool. The Twirl effect was applied to the edge by clicking
over the edge in different areas. Each time the brush
After you have selected the was clicked over an area the edge twirled more in
tool, set the brush attributes. that direction. Using a lower opacity (in this case
In this example we used an 60%) the twirl is gradually applied.
Opacity of 60% to make the
changes gradual and to give
more control over the
process.
Smudged Edge
Smudge, Streak and Blur Edges
The Smudged Edge effect allows you to give the edges a smudged appearance. In
many cases you may want to smudge and smear the edges. Brush on this effect to
apply it to just the areas you want.
A
1 • To Move an edge effect click to select it and
then place the cursor on the inside of the transfor-
mation box surrounding the effect and the cursor
B
2
will display a four sided arrow - once this cursor is
photo will also transform with the effect.
D Brush Effect
3
C The Brush Effect tool will add the effect to the area you brush over.
• To Scale place the cursor on one of the corners of the To erase an area you have brushed over using this tool hold down
transformation box and it will change to an angled double the Alt key (option key on Mac) and the brush works in reverse.
4
D
to constrain the scale to proportional dimensions). E Brush Opacity
• To Rotate place the cursor outside of any of the box corner Click on this vertical slider area to access the brush opacity control.
E G handles and the cursor will display a curved arrow - click and As you adjust the opacity control you will be shown a brush attrib-
5
drag the box to the desired angle and release the mouse. utes window. The brush attributes window displays the actual size,
F opacity and feather attributes of the brush as they will be applied
6 7 • To Stretch an effect move the cursor over the box sides and when you brush.
H
F Brush Size
Click on this small horizontal slider to access the brush size con-
8 B Clone Edge trol. As you adjust the size control you will be shown a brush attrib-
9 The Clone Edge tool is used to create an exact copy of the utes window. The brush attributes window displays the actual size,
currently selected edge. You may then modify this copy by opacity and feather attributes of the brush as they will be applied
changing the edge and any settings. Use the Transform Edge when you brush.
10
click onscreen with this tool and a copy of the currently
G Brush Feather
11
selected edge will be cloned. Use the Transform Photo tool to Click on this small vertical slider to access the brush feather con-
transform the photo you have loaded into the cloned effect. trol. As you adjust the feather control you will be shown a brush
attributes window. The brush attributes window displays the actual
12 C Transform Photo Tool size, opacity and feather attributes of the brush as they will be
13 The Transform Photo tool works exactly like the Transform applied when you brush with this tool.
H Brush Palette
I
Click on this small arrow to access preset brush sizes with varying
opacity and feather settings.
I Delete Edge 10 Edge Softness

Select the Trash can icon and then click over any edge in the effect and it will be This slider will soften the edge. Increasing the setting will blend the edge through a
deleted. soft inward and outward fade.
11 Inner Softness
1 Clear Brush Strokes This slider is used when you have applied an edge border to an effect. It will blend
The Clear Brush Strokes button will clear all brush strokes you have made on this the image into the border giving you a soft inner feather effect. To use this control
layer giving you a new blank effect from which to work from. you must first have a Border Width setting of 1 or higher.
2 Load Brush 12 Feather
The Load Brush button gives you access to the Brush Catalog so that you may The Feather slider blends the edge inward with a smooth gradient feather.
change the brush that is used the next time you brush over your image. Combine 13 Opacity
as many different brushes together using different opacity, size and feather options -
you can change the brush and brush options for each stroke you make to the image. The Opacity slider reduces the overall opacity of both the image and the effect.
3 Brush Name
Change the opacity, size and feather attributes of the brush to
The Brush Name displays the name of the currently loaded brush. achieve different results. Lower brush opacity reduces the amount
4 Brush Preview of change each brush stroke applies.
The Brush Preview shows you a small thumbnail of what the currently loaded brush
looks like when stroked over the image.
6 Selected Edge
8 Border Width
a wider border. This control is used in conjuntion with the Border Color control
which sets the color and opacity of the border.
9 Border Color
the border.
Use the Effect Brush to smudge and add interesting softer areas to any edge effect you load up
using this effect. Brush over the areas you want to smudge to customize the edge to your liking.
After you have set the brush attributes,

Using Smudged Edge load up a brush to apply the smudge
with. Each time you brush with the
Creatively Smudge Your Effects Effect Brush you may elect to use a
different Smudge brush. Load up a
The Smudged Edge effect is great for adding soft smudges and unique blending to edge new brush and then brush onscreen
effects. The results give you a pleasing customized result wherever you want simply by and repeat the process as desired.
brushing over the effect with different smudge brushes.
The first step is to use the Select Edge

button to access the Edge Catalog. Select
an edge and load it onto your image.
Next select the Brush Effect tool. Once this is selected

adjust the brush attributes to set the size, opacity and
feather.
After you have selected the tool

set the brush attributes. In this
example we used a larger brush
setting (700) with 100% opacity
and a high feather setting (80%).
Smudged Edge Examples

Here are some examples of what Smudged Edge can do
Transfer
Create Tissue Transfer Effects
Transfer simulates a traditional photographic technique whereby the emulsion is transfered from an image onto a
piece of moist tissue paper and then worked with a brush until wrinkles and folds appear on the image. Transfer
allows you to brush over the image to form wrinkles and to gently push them into place and shape the resulting
effect to simulate the traditional technique.Transfer works equally well on grayscale or color images. A nice effect
can be achieved applying Transfer to an image that has a sepia toned effect. Brush on the Transfer effect to
apply it to just the areas you want and then selectively remove it from any area you desire using the Iron tool to
smooth out the wrinkles.
A Iron Brush
The Iron brush will remove wrinkles and the associated
image displacments. Use the brush Opacity control to reduce
the influence of the Iron. A 50% opacity, for example, will
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reduce the strength of any wrinkle you brush it over but it will
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not completely remove the wrinkle. Using the Iron tool you
may refine the effect by selectively removing or reducing the
strength of wrinkles.
B
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B Push Wrinkle
The Push Wrinkle tool allows you to push the wrinkles and to
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reshape and position the wrinkles along with the image and
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tissue border. Use the brush Opacity control to reduce the
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D influence this tool has when pushing the wrinkles.
5 F C Brush Opacity
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Click on this vertical slider area to access the brush opacity
control. As you adjust the opacity control you will be shown a
brush attributes window. The brush attributes window dis-
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plays the actual size, opacity and feather attributes of the
brush as they will be applied when you brush.
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D Brush Size
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Click on this small horizontal slider to access the brush size
control. As you adjust the size control you will be shown a
F Brush Palette
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brush attributes window. The brush attributes window dis- Click on this small arrow to access preset brush sizes with varying
plays the actual size, opacity and feather attributes of the opacity and feather settings.
11 brush as they will be applied when you brush.
E Brush Feather
12 Click on this small vertical slider to access the brush feather
control. As you adjust the feather control you will be shown a
brush attributes window. The brush attributes window displays
the actual size, opacity and feather attributes of the brush as
they will be applied when you brush with this tool.
10 Wrinkle Contrast
1 Clear Brush Strokes The Wrinkle Contrast control makes the wrinkles have a greater contrast with darker
The Clear Brush Strokes button will clear all brush strokes you have made on this tones. Increasing this setting will make the wrinkles stand out more.
layer giving you a new blank effect from which to work from. 11 Wrinkle Starkness
2 Depth The Wrinkle Starkness control makes the wrinkles have greater definition and clarity.
The Depth slider controls the relative height of the wrinkles. A higher setting makes Higher settings bunch the wrinkle more tightly together. Lower settings spread the
the wrinkles appear to be higher and have greater depth along the edges. Typically wrinkle out farther for a softer, less defined look.
a low setting on this control gives the best results.
3 Wrinkle
The Wrinkle control defines the quantity and density of the wrinkles that appear
onscreen. Once the wrinkle is onscreen use the Push Wrinkle tool to move it around
and position it as desired. To remove or scale back the intensity of a wrinkle use the
Iron tool with different Opacity settings until you get the desired results.
4 Border Width
The Border Width control reduces the size of the image imprint area on the tissue.
By reducing the size of the image the border becomes wider. To adjust the size of
both the image and the border use the Global Scale slider.
5 Border Color
The Border Color control defines the color and the opacity of the tissue paper border
that surrounds the area where the image is imprinted on. Change the color of the
border by clicking on the color box. Change the opacity of the border to allow more
of the background to show through the border. The opacity for the border does not
affect the image area.
6 Global Scale
The Global Scale slider reduces or enlarges the entire effect making the transfer Use the Iron tool to smooth out and reduce the influence of select
change sizes. wrinkles. Lower the Opacity control and then Iron over the wrinkle to
7 Opacity ghost it back.
8 Influence
The Influence slider adjusts the amount of change the wrinkles have on the image.
The lower the setting with this slider the less the wrinkles and the Push tool will
distort the image.
9 Opacity
Use the Surface Controls to add a
The Opacity slider defines how opaque the entire transfer effect is. The border and textured surface to the Transfer.
the image are both adjusted using this slider. To adjust just the border opacity use The texture applies to just the tissue
the Border Color slider. transfer effect. Apply surfaces such
as linen, canvas, flecks and others
that simulate fibrous papers.
Transfer Examples
Here are some examples of what Transfer can do
Vignette
Creative Vignette Shapes Made Easy
Vignette lets you apply unique feathered vignettes with streaking edges and fading
blends. This is a basic effect that gives you some enhanced options over a traditional
feathered vignette.
A Vignette Tool
The Vignette tool allows you to Select, Move, Scale,
Stretch and Rotate vignette effects. It also allows
you to target and control any edge that you have
A loaded up onscreen.
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• To Move a vignette effect click to select it and then
B
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display a four sided arrow - once this cursor is C Blend Tool
displayed click and drag to move the vignette.
The Blend tool allows you to add a gradient directional feather
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C The photo will stay in place as you move the vignette.
using a straight path tool. With this tool active click onscreen to
place the starting point and click to place the ending point. Once
the path is drawn onscreen you can adjust it by clicking on either
end point and then moving it to a new location.
6 sided arrow - click and drag to scale (hold the shift key
down to constrain the scale to proportional dimensions).
D Delete Tool
• To Rotate place the cursor outside of any of the box cor-
7 Select the Trash can icon and then move the cursor over any
ner handles and the cursor will display a curved arrow -
vignette or blend tool path in the document and it will highlight.
click and drag the box to the desired angle and release the
8 Click with the trash tool to remove the item you have selected.
mouse.
9 • To Stretch an effect move the cursor over the box sides

and a double sided arrow will appear. Click and drag to
10 stretch the effect in the desired direction and proportion.
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B Clone Vignette
The Clone Vignette tool is used to create new Vignettes
that are based on the currently selected vignette. Cloned
vignettes blend their shape into the underlying vignettes.
Use the Vignette tool to select a vignette, then click on the
Clone Vignette tool and click onscreen with this tool.
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1 Vignette Type Menu

Use the Vignette Type menu to define the source for the vignette content. Select Shapes
or Edges from this menu.
2 Select Vignette Button
Use the Select Vignette button to access the Vignette catalog. Using the Vignette Catalog
you are able to select from a wide variety of shapes that feather your image. The default
shape type is ellipse.
3 Selected Vignette
The Vignette that you have selected will be displayed here.
4 Delete Selected Vignette
Click the trash can icon to delete the selected Vignette.
5 Streak Menu
The Vignette in Photo/Graphic Edges allows you to add unique streaks to the edges of
the feathered areas of the vignettes. Use the Roughen menu to select a pattern that is
used to generate these streaks.
6 Streak Direction
The Streak Direction control allows you to set the direction in which the streaks travel as
they are generated along the edges of the vignette. Move the circle on this control in the
direction that you want the streak to travel in.
7 Streak Size
The Streak Size control defines how large the streaking pattern becomes as it is applied
to the vignette.
8 Distance
The Distance slider defines how far the streaks will move in an outward direction from the Adjust the Feather Radius and
edges of the vignette. Feather Opacity settings to blend
9 Softness the Vignette further through the
shape you have loaded up. The
The Softness slider will blend in the streak pattern as it is applied to the vignette. A softer opacity control reduces the overall
pattern will often be less noticible. Lower settings with this slider generate the best results. image and vignette together for a
10 Feather Radius softer appearance.
The Feather Radius slider is one of the most important controls in the Vignette effect. It
will define the distance the feather will travel inward from the edges of your image. The
higher the setting, the farther the feather travels inward and the softer the outer edges
become.
11 Feather Opacity
The Feather Opacity reduces the overall opacity of the entire image and the feather that is
applied to it.
Creating a Vignette
How to Create a Soft Vignette Effect
Creating a soft vignette effect around your image is easy to do with Photo/Graphic Edges.
The vignettes are all dynamic and allow you to work onscreen to resize and reshape the soft fade
outs that vignettes are so famous for.
Click on the Select Vignette button to access the Vignette Catalog. Select a
Vignette shape and then click on the OK button to load this Vignette shape
onto your photo.
Loading a Vignette Shape

1) Select Vignette under the Photo/Graphic menu
2) You will see the Vignette controls appear onscreen
3) The default Ellipse vignette shape will be applied to your photo
4) Change the Vignette shape using Select Vignette button
5) You will notice that there are transformation handles around the Vignette effect. Adjust the
vignette using the onscreen handles. Stretch, scale, move, etc You will notice that the photo stays After the Vignette is applied to the image the Vignette tool is automatically
in place as you adjust the vignette. selected for you so you may transform the vignette to fit your design needs.
6) The Feather Radius slider controls the blending distance of the vignette.
Cloning The Vignette

How to Customize Your Vignette Shapes
The Clone Vignette tool is used to create copies of a vignette shape. Once you have created a
clone it can be used to reshape the vignette.
Clone The Selected Vignette Shape

1) After you have loaded up a vignette shape on your photo you can make
an exact clone of the vignette by following these steps.
2) Select the vignette with the Vignette tool
3) With the vignette selected, click on the Vignette tool
4) Click onscreen where you want the cloned copy of the vignette to appear.
5) A cloned copy of the vignette will appear - you will notice that the clone
will change the shape of the vignette as it blends with the the original.
6) Adjust the cloned vignette using the onscreen transformation tools.
Each cloned vignette can have it’s own opacity and feather settings. Clones can
reshape the vignette it is on top of and it can be used to add unique fading
blends to the main vignette.
When you create a clone and move it over the fading part of the vignette you can
bring attention to the cloned area as it will be stronger in color and opacity.
Streaking the Vignette

How to Add a Streak to the Vignette
The Streak functionality allows you to apply unique blending treatments as the image feathers out in
the vignette. Instead of a smooth and ordinary vignette, you can now add subtle, visually appealing
touches to your work.
Creating a Streaking Vignette

1) Select Vignette under the Photo/Graphic menu As you can see from this example, the Streak is blending with the smooth
2) You will see the Vignette controls appear onscreen feathered vignette to create an irregular and wispy fade out around the edges.
3) Load up a Vignette shape on your photo and apply a feather radius to soften
up the vignette over a distance.
4) Click on the Streaks menu and select one of the Streak types shown
5) Use the Streak Direction circle to define the direction the streak is traveling towards.
6) Use the Size slider to increase the size of the streak as it blends into the vignette
7) Use the Distance slider to determine how far out the streaks travel from the vignette
8) The Softness slider blurs the streak as it melds with the vignette.
Blending the Vignette

How to Use the Blend Tool
The Blend tool allows you to draw a straight path onscreen and a gradient feather will blend out
your vignette edges in a gradual manner. It may be used with our without a vignette shape type
loaded on your photo.
The Vignette tool is used to create two blend paths, both moving from the outside top
corners inward, to gently fade out the tops of the heart.
Blend Tool
Creating a Blend
1) Select Vignette under the Photo/Graphic menu
2) You will see the Vignette controls appear onscreen
3) You may load up a Vignette shape on your photo if you like or you may apply the
Blend to the photo without a shape type. It is entirely your choice.
4) Click on the Blend tool to select it
5) Move your cursor over the image and then click where you want the blend to start from. Next,
click where you want the blend to stop. Typically you will click outside with the first point
and then move the cursor inward and click to draw the final point on the path.
6) Move the blend path around onscreen to control the direction and amount of blend applied
You may apply a blend to a photo with our without a vignette shape applied.
Choose Shape Type: None if you only want to apply a blend to your photo.
Photo/Graphic Edges Control Tabs Click on the Tab icons to change the Controls and to access
the different modes that further enhance the effect.
Effect Controls, Surface Controls, Light Tiles and Lighting Controls
Photo/Graphic Edges effects each come with their own mixture of controls. There are four main control tabs in Photo/Graphic Edges: Effect Controls, Surface Controls, Light Tile Controls and
Lighting Controls. Each type of control is organized in its own section of the interface that is accessed by clicking on the associated icon located at the top of the effect control bar. To switch
between these modes click on the icon that represents the mode you want to work in.
Effect Controls Surface Controls Light Tile Controls Lighting Controls
Edges, Montage, Frames and Vignette each Surface Controls allow you to fill the back- Light Tiles apply a subtle mood shading to Lighting controls the shading and shadows
has its own set of unique controls located ground behind the effect with a texture or a either the background surface or the image. for an effect.
under the Effects Tab color and to apply depth textures.
Surface Controls
About Surface Controls
Photo/Graphic Edges’s Surface Controls allow you to add color or textures to background behind the effect.
Photo/Graphic Edges includes over 1,000 high-quality textures and surfaces for you to choose from.
1 Fill With Menu
This menu allows you to select what you want to use
when filling the background. Your choices are None,
Color and Texture. None will remove any color or texture
you have applied. Color will fill the background with the
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default color. Click on the Fill Color box to activate the
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color picker and allow you to select a color to be used as
the fill. Texture will activate the Open Dialog and allow
3 you to select an image to be filled into the Target. PGE
ships with texture mattes that you may select or you may
4 choose any file of your own. Note: If you have selected
Fill With Color the Texture controls are grayed out. If you
5 have selected Fill With Texture, the Fill Color control is
grayed out.
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2 Fill Color
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When you have selected Fill With: Color, you are able to
8 adjust the color using this tool. Click on the color box to
activate the color picker. Select a color in the color picker
then press OK and the selected color will be used. Adjust
9 the Fill Color slider to reduce the opacity of the color from
100% opaque to semi-transparent. As you move the The example above shows a texture being added
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slider to the left the color becomes semi-transparent. behind the edge effect. Select from any of the 1000 textures
and surfaces included with Photo/Graphic Edges.
3 Opacity
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This controls the opacity of any Texture you are filling
12 with. Moving the slider to the left makes the texture semi-
transparent. 6 Luminance
4 Hue The Luminance slider adjusts the luminance or "light" qualities in a texture
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file to either darken or lighten the image.
The Hue color slider shifts the color values of the texture
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across a color spectrum. This control allows you to shift 7 Softness
the colors of the texture while not affecting the lightness
or saturation. The Softness slider will soften the selected texture making it look out of focus.
5 Saturation 8 Texture Orientation
The Saturation slider makes the colors in the texture The Texture Orientation menu allows you to rotate the texture in specified
more or less vibrant. This control is useful for making the directional increments. You may also flip the orientation horizontally or vertically.
texture’s colors pop while not affecting the overall tone or
lightness.
9 Texture Map
The Texture Map menu allows you to select from a variety of surfaces for your effect.
Texture Maps change the height of the surface with a texture or bump. This alters the
direction of light reflected by Sheen and Reflective, and the light bent by Refractive.
You may load a custom map by choosing "Custom Map" from the menu. Use the
arrows at the top and bottom of the menu to scroll through the pre-installed maps.
If you decide you no longer want the surface map, select the "None" option from the
menu.
10 Texture Strength
The Texture Strength slider adjusts the amount of surface texture and height you want
to apply to the effect. Positive slider settings raise the surface texture up while negative
setting press the surface texture into the artwork.
11 Imprint Size
The Texture Imprint Size slider adjusts the size of the surface texture map without
adjusting the height. Higher settings increase the size of the texture map while lower
settings reduce it.
12 Texture Map Orientation
The Texture Map Orientation menu allows you to rotate the texture map direction in
specified directional increments. You may also flip the orientation horizontally or vertically.
13 Curl Shading By adding a Texture Map to the background colors or textures behind
Curl shading adds a light wrinkled surface shading to the image and edge effect. As an effect you can give it a unique textured appearance. To achieve a
you adjust the lights on the Light Tab you will see the Curl Shading change. textured look on a color background follow these steps:
14 Variation 1) Apply an effect using Edges, Montage, Vignette, Edge Brush,
The Variation slider changes the wrinkle surface pattern used by the Curl Shading Burned Edge or any other effect.
control.
2) After the effect is applied click on the Surface Tab icon to view the
Surface Tab controls.
3) Select the Fill With menu and choose Color as the option.
4) Click on the Color box on the Color slider to change the color from
the default White to the color of your choice.
5) Select the Texture Map menu (Testure) and choose a surface map.
The color will now have a surface applied to it.
6) Use the Texture Strength and Imprint Size controls to change the
size and strength of the texture to meet your needs.
Step 2
Applying Background
Textures and Colors
Using the Surface Controls
In the following steps we will show you how to apply the surface controls to the background
behind your effect. In these examples we will use the Edge Effect.
Step 1
Click on the Surface Tab to see the surface controls. Then click on the Fill
With menu to select Color as the option.
Step 3
Load up a photo into PGE and select the Edge effect from the Photo/Graphic
menu. This is how the image looks after we apply an edge to it.
Now that the Fill With: Color option is selected the Fill Color control is active.
Click on the Fill Color color box to access the color picker. Select the desired
color using the Color picker.
Step 4 Step 5
Change the color using the Color Picker. In this case we selected a dark The color we selected using the Color Picker is now shown behind the effect.
green/blue color.
Step 6 Step 7
Next we selected a Texture Map that would be applied to the background The Texture Map (shown in the example above) gives the color a pleasing
color. The Texture Map gives the colored surface a textured appearance so depth pattern. Using the Texture Strength and Imprint Size controls the effect
that is is not a flat color. We selected the Striated pattern from the menu. can be further adjusted for a stronger or more subtle appearance.
Step 8 Step 9
Now lets swap the color for a Texture background. Using the Fill With menu When you select the Fill With: Texture option you will see the Texture Catalog
select the Texture option. appear onscreen. Click to select a texture and apply it to the background. You
can double click on the texture to select it or you can click once to highlight it
Step 10 and then click the OK button.
In the example above the texture: AF309 was applied. The selected texture is
automatically resized and filled behind the effect.
Light Tiles
Set the Mood in Your Effect
Light Tiles allow you to load up shading masks that can be applied to either the background or the contents of the effect
(such as the photo inside an edge). You may have a different Light Tile applied for both the background and the effect.
1 Target Menu
The Target Menu allows you to define where you want the
light tile to be applied to. You may select Background or apply
the tile to another aspect of the effect (Edge Effect / Vignette /
1 Image in Frames).
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2 Light Tile Menu
The Light Tile Menu allows you to load up a light tile from the
Open Dialog. You may also decide not to use a light tile and if
3 so, you may remove it by selecting None from this menu.
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3 Opacity
The light tile will apply a shading mask to the image that may be
5 too dark for your needs. If it is too dark, adjust this control to
reduce the opacity of the light tile as it is applied to your effect.
The result is a lighter, less noticeable application of the tile.
4 Softness
The Softness slider softens the light tile to smooth it out
as it is applied. In some cases, depending on the tile selected
and settings of the softness control, the results can be very
noticeable. In most cases, however, the result of using the
softness control are subtle. Light Tiles enable you to add depth and shading to your images
and effects. They can be applied to either the background or the
5 Light Tile Orientation Menu foreground effect or in some cases to both.
The Light Tile Orientation menu allows you to rotate the light
tile in specified directional increments. You may also flip the
orientation horizontally or vertically. A useful technique to learn
is to apply the same light tile to the background as you apply
to the effect but with different orientations and opacity settings.
This allows the shading to remain similar yet from a different
orientation and opacity (strength).
Step 2
Applying Light Tiles
Using the Light Tile Controls
In the following steps we will show you how to apply the light tiles to your effect. In these
examples we will use the Edge Effect. The Vignette, Montage and Frames work in a similar
fashion but with some slight variations on targeting and other options that you will see when
you are working with each of these effects.
Step 1
Click on the Surface Tab and the controls for the Surface tab will then be
shown. Use the Fill With menu to fill the background with a texture. In this
case we selected a texture that closely matches the texture of the image
inside the edge.
Step 3
Load up a photo into PGE and select the Edge effect from the Photo/Graphic menu. Select an
Edge to apply to the image. The example above shows the starting point for this example.
This is what the image looks like with the texture applied behind the edge in
the background.
Step 4 Step 5
Next we will apply a Light Tile to the background. Click on the Light Tab and
the controls for the Light tab will then be shown. Select the Target menu and Now that the Target: Background option has been selected use the Light Tile
choose Background. This will make the Light Tile apply to the background menu to load up a light tile. Select the Load option under this menu.
behind the effect.
Step 6 Step 7
When you select the Load option under the Light Tile menu the Light Tile catalog will The final result shows the light tile applied to the background texture behind the edge
appear onscreen. Double click on the desired light tile or click to highlight and then effect. The light tile helps give additional depth and shading to the texture.
press the OK button. This will apply the Light Tile to area you have Targetted.
Light Tile Example

Light Tiles can help seperate and enhance
the effect from the background.
The example below shows the surface texture applied behind the Burned
Edge. The surface texture is softened using the Softness slider on the Surface
Tab controls. Next a Light Tile is applied to both the background (in this case
the texture) and the effect (in this case the Burned Edge effect). The same
Light Tile is applied to both the background and the effect.
The original image (shown above) is brought into Photo/Graphic Edges and a Burned Edge effect is applied.
A surface texture is applied behind the edge using the Surface Tab controls. A Light Tile is then applied to the
background. The same light tile is then applied to the effect to help the background and effect merge.
Lighting Controls
About Photo/Graphic Edges Lighting Controls
Each effect in the Photo/Graphic Edges Series uses the lighting controls to generate shading and shadows. Shading is
seen when surface maps or curl shading controls are used. Shading works by casting light across the surface of your
artwork. Depth applied with the surface maps or curl shading are applied using the Light Points and controls.
Photo/Graphic Edges’s Lighting controls allow you to:
• Create lights and set their relative height, strength and color
• Adjust the ambient light that surrounds the effect
• Independently control multiple lights points
• Automatically or manually adjust shadows created by lights
1 • Create multiple shadows that are linked to lighting adjustments
3 • Independently control shadow color, opacity and softness
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• Define the relative height by adjusting the shadows
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1 Add Light Point 4 Spotlight Checkbox
Click the Add Light Point button to add a new Light Point to the Check this option on to convert the selected Light Point into a
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Light Sphere. Spot Light Point. Uncheck this option to convert the selected Spot
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2 Delete Light Point Light back into a Light Point. Spot Lights cast soft circular shapes
8 of light directly over the graphic and help you shade it. Use the
Click the Delete Light Point button to delete the currently selected Feather, Spotlight Size and Light Color controls to enhance a
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Light Point from the Light Sphere. When a Light Point is deleted Spot Light Point.
the corresponding Shadow Point is deleted (unless the Link
Lighting to Shadows checkbox is turned off). 5 Feather
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3 Light Sphere The Feather slider will control the softness of the spotlight. Lower
11 settings make the spotlight have a harsher, more intense feel to
The Light Sphere is very easy to use and understand. On the Light them. Higher slider settings make the spotlight softter, less
Sphere you will see a circle. This is called a Light Point. The Light intense and spreads the simulated light out in a more gradual
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Point represents a source of light. It is used to set the direction and manner.
height of the light as it shines on the effect. If multiple Light Points
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13 are in use, the active light point will be circled in red. The Shadow 6 Spotlight Size
Point (located on the Shadow Sphere) that corresponds to the Light The Spotlight Size slider controls how large of a circumference
Point is also highlighted in red and will automatically move when the spotlight will spread out to cover the area it is centered on.
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the Light Point is moved.
7 Light Color / Opacity
16 If the Light Point were in the middle of the sphere then this would The Light Color / Opacity slider controls the color and opacity of
represent a light being placed directly above the effect. You would the light that is emitted by the currently selected Light Point. The
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see very little shading as overhead lights do not cast shadows and lower the opacity, the more the light fades into the artwork it
remove most of the shading from an effect. shines upon and is less visible. The Color button at the end of the
slider gives you access to the color picker so you can choose the
As the Light Point is moved towards the outer edge of the Light color tint of the light. Click on the button and the color picker win-
Sphere the height of the light is lowered and more shading and dow will appear. The color you set will tint the effect as if the light
cast shadows will appear. source were shining through a colored piece of glass.
14 Shadow Sphere
8 Ambient Light
The Shadow Sphere is used to control the shadows that are generated under
The Ambient Light Source slider controls the strength of the ambient light that is certain types of effects. Shadow Points are used to control the individual shadows.
reflecting around the effect. Ambient light does not come from any one source or direc- An effect can have multiple shadows that represent multiple light sources being
tion but instead represents light that is reflected from existing sources. Adjusting the cast from different directions and at different intensities.
ambient light will change the effect lighting evenly. The Ambient Color button at the end
of the slider gives you access to the color picker so you can choose the color tint of When the Link Lighting to Shadows option is turned on the Shadow Points are
the ambient light. Click on the button and the color picker window will appear. To better created and controlled automatically by the Light Sphere. When this option is turned
understand ambient light, imagine shining a flashlight at a wall in a dark room. The off you can click on the Shadow Sphere to create new Shadow Points or adjust
light coming from the flashlight would represent the Light Point that you place on the existing shadow points by dragging them around and / or adjusting their settings
sphere. The ambient light would be the light that bounces off the wall to light the rest of using the shadow controls. You may have multiple Shadow Points, each with
the room. independent settings that allow you to simulate real world shading with primary and
9 Glare Strength softer secondary shadows that are generated from multiple light sources. Shadow
control sliders adjust the currently selected Shadow Point.
The Glare Strength slider controls how much glare is generated for effects that have
lighting directly over an effect (Light Points positioned in the center of the Light 15 Shadow Color / Opacity
Sphere). The glare that is cast back from the effect when the light strikes it is The Shadow Color / Opacity control sets the color and opacity for the currently
controlled with this slider. Reducing this Glare Strength setting reduces the amount selected Shadow Point. Reducing the slider settings reduces the opacity of the
of glare that you see when the light is positioned over or above an effect. Glare can shadow making it more transparent. To adjust a shadow’s color click on the color
occur when a relatively smooth surface reflects a light that is nearly directly overhead, button and the color picker window will appear.
causing Sheen to cover nearly the entire surface.
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10 Link Lighting to Shadows
The Shadow Height slider offsets the shadow from the main artwork providing the
Photo/Graphic Edges allows you to automatically create shadows that match the light appearance of height. The farther a shadow is offset from the artwork the higher the
direction and shading that is generated by the Light Points. When the Link Lighting to artwork appears from the surface.
Shadows checkbox is on whenever you create a new Light Point or change the direc-
tion of an existing Light Point, the corresponding Shadow Point is generated or adjust- 17 Shadow Softness
ed, respectively. If you uncheck this option you are able to create new Light Points The Shadow Softness control makes the shadow softer and blend out more
without adding new shadows and you can also create new shadows that have no Light gradual. The higher your artwork is from the shadow the softer you should make it
Points associated with them. appear by adjusting this control. The higher the settings on this control the softer
the shadow will appear.
If you uncheck this option and create new Shadow Points on the Shadow Sphere and
then check this option back on your custom adjustments and Shadow Points are hid-
den. They are still retained and will be shown again if the checkbox is turned off again.
11 Display Shadows
The Display Shadows checkbox turns the effect shadows on or off. When this check-
box is on the shadows formed by this effect will be saved or applied with the effect. If
you do not want shadows on your effect turn off this checkbox.
12 Add Shadow Point
Click the Add Shadow Point button to add a new Shadow Point to the Shadow Sphere.
This control is only active if the Link Lighting to Shadows checkbox is turned off.
13 Delete Shadow Point The active Shadow Point on the Shadow Sphere is circled in
Click the Delete Shadow Point button to delete the currently selected Shadow Point red. Each Shadow Point reflects the color you have selected
from the Shadow Sphere. This control is only active if the Link Lighting to Shadows for the shadow.
checkbox is turned off.
Step 2
Applying Shadows
Using the Shadow Controls
By default the shadows for effects are turned off. Turning them on is very easy to do.
Step 1
Check on the Display Shadows checkbox to make the shadows appear.

Step 3
In this example we have created an edge effect around the image. We go to the Lighting Tab
and see that by default, the Display Shadows option is not turned on. Before PGE will display
a shadow beneath your effect, you must check on the Display Shadows option.
Use the controls on the Lighting Tab to change the height, softness, color and opacity of the
shadows that appear beneath the effect.
Now that the box is checked on we can see a shadow beneath the edge.

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Photo/Graphic Edges 6.

Introduction to Photo/Graphic Edges 6.0

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Installing the Plug-in

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Saving Copies of Your Work

Shortcut Keys Mac Windows

Show Alert Warning

Show Filename Palette

Show Information Palette

Show Tool Tips

Language Textures changes the desktop texture on the preview

Zoom In: Magnifies the preview in by one level

Previewing With Different Background Colors

Features of the Photo/Graphic Edges

Applying Effects Into Photoshop

Presets Are Resolution Independent

Presets Can Be Added or Shared

Layer Presets Are Resolution Independent

To capture a layer preset click the layer palette options

This is how you record and replay effect settings on

Shortcut Keys Mac Windows

Shortcut Keys Mac Windows

Object Transform Tools

Move the Item

Rotate the Item

Working With Layers Layer Controls

Layer Options Menu Layer Functionality

Layer is toggled off as is

Background Image (reserved)

Transform the images to fit the design you need.

A Retraction / Expansion Brush

Adjust Images and Effects

Before Correction Layer

A Transform Edge Tool

G Brush Feather 9 Clump Size

Acid Edge Examples

Acid Edge Examples

Ambient Brush includes a robust set of over 200 brushes that

Original unscratched image >

Ambient Brush Examples

A Transform Edge Tool

C Transform Photo Tool

F Brush Size 7 Burn Softness

Burned Edge Examples

The Texture catalog will appear onscreen allowing you to select a

Click on the Surface Tab to make

Adjust the shadow setting to

After you have drawn your burned