Canon 3000F PhotoStudio_manual.pdf - Page 51

8 Using Painting and Retouching Tools Using the Gradient Fill Tool The Gradient Fill Tool fills an image or a selected area of an image with a gradual transition from the alternate color to the active color. To apply a color transition to an image 1. Choose the Gradient Fill Tool in the Tools Palette. 2. Open the Options Palette. 3. From the drop-down list, select a gradient shape: square, rectangular, circular, or elliptical. 4. Choose a color model: RGB or HSV. 5. Choose a transition mode: soft or hard. 6. Drag the transparency slider to set the transparency level. 7. Drag the frequency slider to set the frequency level. 8. Drag inside the image to apply the gradient effect. Note: The direction the Gradient Fill Tool is dragged will determine the gradient's appearance. Using the Pattern Fill Tool The Pattern Fill Tool fills an image or a selected area of an image with a pattern. To use the Pattern Fill Tool: 1. Click on the Pattern Fill Tool in the Tools Palette. 2. Open the Options Palette. 3. Drag the opacity slider to set the opacity. 4. Check use clipboard to fill the image with a pattern resident on the clipboard. 5. Do one of the following: • Check fill texture only to fill the image with a semi-transparent pattern. • Check mirror to reflect the pattern throughout the image. • Check align to stack the pattern. • Check brick to stagger the pattern. 6. Click in the image to apply the pattern. Using the Eyedropper Tool The Eyedropper Tool selects a color from an area of the image, making it the active color. Colors can be sampled from either the active image or other opened images. To use the Eyedropper Tool: 1. Click the Eyedropper Tool in the Tools Palette. Using Painting and Retouching Tools 8-5