8. Adding Effects to Your Images

Learn to use the Effects image enhancement and special effects tools offered by iPhoto ’11.

In addition to fixing visual problems with photos or using the Crop command to reframe photos after they’ve been shot, you can use iPhoto ’11 to quickly add a handful of special effects to your photos that will dramatically alter their overall appearance.

Although each special effect can be added with a single click of the mouse, you also are able to adjust the intensity of most effects, so you can customize them in a way that will make your photos stand out in a positive way and be unique.

Especially if you’re creating a traditional photo album or scrapbook, photo book, or slideshow that showcases multiple images, adding ...

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