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Corel PaintShop Pro X4 User Guide
Interactive elements in the Before pane: (1) Center
line (for Planar Selection Tool), (2) Rotation handle,
(3) Sizing handle, (4) Feathering handle
You can use the Selective Focus effect to apply a quick depth of
field effect. Adjust the settings to achieve a natural look.
To apply a Vignette effect
Edit workspace
1
Click Effects
Photo Effects
Vignette.
2
In the Area of focus, choose a selection tool and drag in the
Before pane to set the edge for the effect.
3
Drag the Dark/Light slider to set an edge color.
4
Fine-tune the results by dragging any of the following sliders:
• Blur amount — determines the amount of blur outside the area
of focus
• Diffuse glow — adds a luminescent brightening effect and
softens details in the entire photo
• Feather edge — determines the softness of the transition
between the area in focus and the edge effect
