CHAPTER 4 INTRODUCTION TO SPRITEEFFECTS SpriteEffects technology was introduced to allow for the easy cre- ation and placement of fully-editable transparency effects to text, images, and vector objects within Canvas. Remember all SpriteEffects can be edited and reapplied at will at any time during the design process. Using SpriteEffects SpriteEffects breaks down the barrier between traditional object-ori- ented editing and image-based effects. SpriteEffects also allows you to create lenses, which are powerful containers for effects. You can use lenses to create magnifying glasses and viewing frames in documents. There are two ways to use SpriteEffects: •   Apply effects directly to objects. •   Apply effects to lens objects. Applying SpriteEffects For this lesson, open the file named “SpriteFX.cnv”. To apply effects using the SpriteEffects menu 1 Select the cloud located above and to the right of the bicyclist. 2 Apply a Gaussian Blur effect by choosing Object > SpriteEffects > Add Effect > Blur > Gaussian Blur. The Gaussian Blur dialog box will open. Before After
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