In graphics and image-editing programs, image effects are predefined
algorithms
that enable you to add special effects to your images. The actual effects will
depend on the software you use. You can usually choose different effects that
will change the edges of your image, noise level, gradient and other aspects of
your image.
With most programs you can simply select the name of the image effect and the
program will produce the image with the effect, then you can save the changed image.
You can also choose undo if you don't like it and select another one to try. Also,
you may find your program offers an effects browser, which will open your image
as a thumbnail in a browser window that allows you to quickly preview how each
effect will look before performing the action. Image effects are used as a way
to change your image to add an artistic look, make textured patterns, or produce
an enhanced real-world view. Some graphics programs will offer a few predefined
effects, others designed with effects in mind may offer hundreds of image
effects to choose from.
Webopedia's Graphics Software Terminology Graphics jargon is confusing. To help you better grasp this genre, we look at graphics software and define common terminology to help you work more easily with digital images.
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