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ACDSee 12 User Guide
Applying a Sepia effect
You can use the Sepia effect to give your images an antique look. (The Old effect is similar to the Sepia effect, but produces a more
realistic appearance of age.)
To add a sepia tone to an image:
1. In Edit mode, in the Add group, click Special Effect .
2. Click Sepia .
3. Do one of the following:
Click Done to accept your changes and close the pane.
Click Cancel to discard your changes and close the pane.
Applying a Sheet Metal effect
You can use the Sheet Metal effect to turn your images into sheet metal impressions. You can save your options as a preset for
future use.
To apply a Sheet Metal effect:
1. In Edit mode, in the Add group, click Special Effect .
2. Click Sheet Metal .
3. On the Sheet Metal tab, set the options as described below.
4. Do one of the following:
Click Done to accept your changes and close the pane.
Click Cancel to discard your changes and close the pane.
Sheet Metal options
Rounding Specifies the amount of curve in the edges of the impressions.
Detail Specifies the amount of detail in the impression.
Angle Specifies the angle of the grain in the sheet metal.
Metal color Specifies the color of the sheet metal.
Direction Specifies the direction in which the sheet metal was manipulated. Select one of the following:
Indented : Stamps the metal from the top side of the image.
Pushed out : Stamps the metal from underneath the image.
Applying a Shift effect
You can use the Shift effect to divide your images into bars and shift them in random directions. You can save your options as a
preset for future use.
To apply a Shift effect:
1. In Edit mode, in the Add group, click Special Effect .
2. Click Shift .
3. On the Shift tab, set the options as described below.
4. Do one of the following:
Click Done to accept your changes and close the pane.
Click Cancel to discard your changes and close the pane.
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