4. PhotoForge2: Image Editing and Creative Effects

PhotoForge2 offers a wide range of tools—from automatic, one-touch adjustments to more complex features such as layers. In this chapter, we’ll delve into the many options available for both practical and creative image editing. We’ll also take a look at some of the app’s finishing tools, including frames.

Note

When editing your images, tap the check mark to apply an adjustment; tap the X mark to exit out of the tool without applying any changes.

Image Adjustments

The first icon on the Project Editor’s main toolbar opens up a menu selection of adjustment options such as Brightness/Contrast, Curves, Levels, and much more (Figure 4.1). As is always the case with pretty much any software, there ...

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