The FilmFrame Art filter is part of the DreamSuite 2 Set. It allows you to creates art collages with different types film frames.

NOTE: The following tutorial covers just the controls, or click on the example below for tips on how I got the effect.

Effect Tab
This Tab, the blue button with "Layout" on it, will allow you to apply customized and localized effect settings to the selected frames. To change to Layout Mode from Effects Mode, click on the button. It will then allow you to change the automatic setup controls of the effect. Warning: You will loose all manual effect settings whenever you adjust any of the automatic controls located in the Layout mode. See Page 2 of this tutorial for the Layout Mode Controls.

A. Transform Effect
This allows you to Select, Move, Scale, Stretch and Rotate effect objects.

• To Move an effect, click to select it' and then place the cursor on the inside of transformation box surrounding the effect. The cursor will then display a four-sided arrow. Once this cursor is displayed, click and drag to move the effect to a new location.
• To Scale, place the cursor on one of the corners of the transformation box, and it will change to an angled double-sided arrow. Click and drag to scale (hold the SHIFT key down to constrain the scale to proportional dimensions).
• To Rotate, place the cursor outside of any of the box corner handles, and the cursor will display a curved arrow. Click and drag the box to the desired angle, and release the mouse.
• To Stretch an effect, move the cursor over the box sides and a double-sided arrow will appear. Click and drag to stretch the effect in the desired direction and proportion.

B. Clone Effect
This effect tool is used to create new effects that are based on the currently selected effect; or if no effect is selected, from the default effects settings. Click on the screen where you want the cloned effect.

C. Transform Photo
Allows you to Select, Move, Scale, Stretch and Rotate photos that are a part of the effect. It works as the Transform Effect does, but only with the image inside the frame effect.

D. Load Photo
This tool is used to replace an image that is inside an effect. When new effects are created, they automatically create a copy of the original image into the effect. In most cases, you will want to load in another image instead. With this tool selected click over the photo area inside the effect and you will be shown a small onscreen menu that allows you to load a new image, turn the image area transparent or reload the original image.

E. Delete Tool
Is used to delete effects, paths and ellipses. Select this tool, and then click over the item you want to delete. When this tool is active, you are shown all effects, ellipses and paths from all tools you have used.

Make Changes Global
When this checkbox is checked, it will apply any control changes you make to the entire effect, altering all elements that are affected by the control you are working with. This is useful if you desire to adjust, for example, the Edge Curl on all strips on a global basis. You may uncheck or check this as many times as you like, and your settings will be preserved.

Frame Type
This menu allows you to change the currently selected frame to another type that you select from the menu.

Frame Color
These controls defines the color that is placed on the currently selected frame. Changing the slider settings reduces or increases the opacity of the frame. Click on the color box to change the color of the frame.

Image Opacity
This slider defines the opacity levels for the image inside the frame.

Curl
This slider control shades the Film Frame and distorts the shadows to give the frame additional depth.

Image Saturation
This slider control adjusts the saturation of the image and allows you to reduce the color vibrancy of the image inside the frame.

Negative
When this checkbox is checked, it makes the selected Film Frame image look as if it were processed as a negative.

Apply Background Image
When this checkbox is on, the background image behind the selection will show up in the preview and will also apply as part of the effect.

Variation
This controls the random generation of settings used to create each effect's distinctive patterns.

Click on Right arrow below for page 2.

By Joe Cilinceon, © July 29, 2002