Serif PhotoPlus X3 ECD518624M User Manual
Product codes
ECD518624M
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Manipulating Images
Moving and resizing the grid allows the main subject of your photo (in this case
a big wheel) to be offset and balanced against a foreground or background
feature within the photo (e.g., the sky as background). Position a main item of
feature within the photo (e.g., the sky as background). Position a main item of
interest in the photo where any two lines intersect within the crop grid (four
intersections are possible). This is known as the "rule of thirds" which will help
you find the most balanced composition where your eyes are drawn to the main
you find the most balanced composition where your eyes are drawn to the main
subject. Double-click to crop the photo to the outer grid dimensions.
You can also crop an image to any selection region, no matter what shape, as
defined with one of the selection tools. For example, here’s cropping applied to a
You can also crop an image to any selection region, no matter what shape, as
defined with one of the selection tools. For example, here’s cropping applied to a
selection created with the Magnetic Selection Tool:
Before
After
(Crop to Selection)