Edits and Effects
After an area of an image is selected with one of the Selection tools, apply any of the editing tools, such as color and exposure, or any of the special effects filters, to the selected area. An active selection in an image looks like a line of marching ants.
To apply an edit or effect to a selection:
- Use a Selection tool to make a selection.
- From the Filter main menu item, select a tool to use from any of the following groups:
- Exposure/Lighting
- Color
- Detail
- Add (Special Effects)
- Use the tool to edit the image.
For the above filters, special selection options are available right-justified in the Tool Properties Bar.
Special Selection Options
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Use Selection
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Click to use the selection or apply the edit or effect to the whole image. Edit just the selection, then deselect Use Selection and apply another edit to the whole image without clearing the selection. |
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Invert Selection
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Click to invert the selection. |
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Feathering |
Drag to increase or decrease the blurring between the edge of the selection and the edit or effect. Feathering prevents an unnatural or sharp transition between the selection and the rest of the image as it blends the edges. This control also makes it unnecessary for the selection to be perfectly on the edge of the area you want to select. |