Adobe 29180155 User Guide - Page 187

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 4.0 182 User Guide See also "To apply a layer style" on page 179 "To hide or show all layer styles in an image" on page 180 "To edit a layer's style settings" on page 180 About effects The Effects in the Styles And Effects palette lets you quickly create different looks for your images. If an effect name is followed by (Selection), (Layer), or (Type), the effect can be applied only to a selected portion of your image, to a selected layer, or to a type layer, respectively. Some effects are automatically applied to a copy of the selected layer, whereas other effects can be applied only to a flattened image. You cannot preview layer effects or change options for the effects. You can apply the following types of effects: Frames Apply a variety of effects to the edges of a selected layer, or to a portion of a layer. Image Effects Apply effects to a copy of a selected layer. Adding the Blizzard effect to an image makes it look like it's snowing. The Neon Glow effect turns the image into a dramatic neon picture. You can use Image effects such as Oil Pastel or Soft Focus to soften colors or blur an image. You can also combine Image effects, but you may be prompted to flatten layers first. Text Effects Apply effects to text layers you have added to your image. Textures Apply texture layers to an image. You can add texture to a new, blank image as a background, or add a texture to an existing image. By arranging layers, and working with opacity and other layer tools, you can create interesting and attractive images. Many of the choices in the Effects portion of the Styles And Effects palette are modified versions of filters-giving you a default value of a filter. See also "About filters, effects, and layer styles" on page 177 "To use the Styles And Effects palette" on page 177 "To improve performance with filters and effects" on page 178 To apply an effect 1 Do one of the following: • To apply an effect to an entire layer, deselect any selected areas in the image, and then select the layer in the Layers palette. • To apply an effect to a portion of a layer, use any selection tool to select the area. • To apply a Text effect, select a Type tool and type a caption or message in your image. (The text is added as a new layer.) 2 Do one of the following in the Effects portion of the Styles And Effects palette: • Double-click an effect. • Drag an effect to the image. Note: In some cases, when applying an effect to an image with multiple layers, you are prompted to flatten the image first.