Photoshop Elements 2024 For Dummies

Chapter 12

Playing with Filters, Effects, Styles, and More

IN THIS CHAPTER

Fooling with filters and exploring the Filter Gallery

Fixing camera distortion and enhancing with effects

Changing colors with blend modes

Compositing images with Photomerge

After giving your images a makeover — edges cropped, color corrected, flaws repaired, focus sharpened — you may want to get them all gussied up for a night out on the town. You can do just that with filters, effects, layer styles, and blend modes. These features enable you to add that touch of emphasis, drama, whimsy, or just plain goofy fun. We’re the first to admit that often the simplest art (and that includes photographs) is the best. That gorgeous landscape or the portrait that perfectly captures the expression on a child’s happy face is something you may want to leave unembellished. But for the times when a little artistic experimentation is in order, turn to this chapter as your guide.

Having Fun with Filters

Filters have been around since the early days of digital imaging, when Photoshop was just a little bitty program. Filters, ...