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Tip: Show control points
creates line
segments for point-oriented curve
adjustments. Specify a value in the
points entry box to define the number
of control points to add.
4. Click
Add this effect to the
EasyPalette
or
Save
. Add saves the
effect to the EasyPalette, whereas Save
exports the effect to a *.CEF file
(Custom Effect Files).
5. Click
OK
.
Creative Transform
Creative Transform
can be applied to a still image, or customized as an
animated effect. For details, see
“Creative Transform”
.
Crystal and Glass
Crystal and Glass
can be applied to a still image, or customized as an animated
effect. For details, see
“Crystal and Glass”
.
Magic Gradient
Magic Gradient
generates sophisticated gradient patterns that cannot be made
with the
Gradient Tool
or a
Gradient fill
. Magic Gradient can be applied to the
whole image, a selection, or to an object.
To apply a Magic Gradient effect:
1. Create a selection area using a
Selection Tool
, or make an object active in the
workspace.
2. Select
Effect: Fills and Textures - Magic Gradient
.
3. Click
Edit
to select the desired
Palette
ramp
, then click
OK
to return to the
Magic Gradient
dialog box.
Note:
To edit a ramp on the fly, enter new values in the Hue shift or Ring entry box
or click
Edit
to invoke the
Palette Ramp Editor
. The color spectrum of the
ramp will shift.
4. Select a gradient preset in the
Mode
panel.
5. Click the thumbnail window, then drag the preview to reposition the center of
the gradient effect.
After applying Custom Distort
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