Lomo

The Lomo effect simulates the retro-effects of a lomo camera. Photos taken with a lomo camera are high contrast, with a golden hue and a noticeable vignette.

Customized settings can be saved as a preset for future use. Presets can be selected from the Presets drop-down, or saved by clicking the adjacent Save icon.

To use the Lomo effect:

  1. Select Filter | Add | Special Effects from the main menu.
  2. In the Effects dialog, navigate to the Artistic group.
  3. Select Lomo.
  4. Set the options as described below.
  5. Do one of the following:
    • Click OK to accept your changes and close the panel.
    • Click Cancel to discard your changes and close the panel.

Lomo Options

Color Distortion

Slide to the right to increase the color distortion.

Vignette Strength

Slide to the right to increase the vignette strength.

Right-click a slider to reset to the default value.

Use the Edit Brush to paint this effect onto specific areas of the image.

Use the Gradient tool to transition this effect across specific areas of the image.

Use the Radial Gradient tool to apply effects around, or directly to, a center point.

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