Serif PhotoPlus X3 ECD518624M Manual De Usuario
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ECD518624M
Image Adjustments and Effects
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based maps include data about the interior of the "space," while the bitmap-
based maps describe only surface characteristics.
based maps describe only surface characteristics.
You’ll see this distinction more clearly if you experiment with depth maps, as
covered in Using depth maps (see p. 152). Depth maps create extra depth to your
covered in Using depth maps (see p. 152). Depth maps create extra depth to your
image, by adding an extra channel (storing Z-axis or depth information). As a
result, contoured surfaces are possible which are exposed by applied 3D layer
effects.
effects.
Transparency
The uniform transparency of a layer and its objects (with 3D layer effects
applied) can be controlled via the Layers tab with the Opacity option (see rear
applied) can be controlled via the Layers tab with the Opacity option (see rear
heart shape in example below). However, for more sophisticated transparency
control, transparency settings can instead be set within the Layer Effects dialog.
The effect can be used to create more realistic transparency by independently
The effect can be used to create more realistic transparency by independently
controlling transparency on reflective (edges) and non-reflective (flat) areas of
the object (see front heart shape below).
Use this effect in conjunction with reflection maps and multiple
directional light sources for ultra-realistic glass effects.
3D Lighting + Layer
Opacity 50%
3D Lighting +
Transparency
effect