Applying a Blinds effect

You can use the Blinds effect to divide your image into bars that look like venetian or vertical window blinds. You can select or change the Blinds options to add blinds to your image, and save your options as a preset for use at another time.

To apply a Blinds effect:

  1. In Edit mode, in the Add group, click Special Effect.
  2. Click Blinds.
  3. On the Blinds tab, set the options as described below.
  4. Do one of the following:
    • Click Done to accept your changes and close the pane.
    • Click Cancel to discard your changes and close the pane.

Blinds options

Blind width

Specifies the width of the blinds. Type a number from 1 to 1000 or drag the slider to adjust the width of each blind. As the value increases, the width of the blind also increases.

Blind opacity

Specifies the opacity of the blinds. Type a number from 1 to 99 or drag the slider to adjust the opacity of the blinds. The higher the opacity, the more the image is obscured.

Angle

Specifies the angle of the blinds. Type a number from 1 to 360 or drag the arrow to adjust the angle.

Blind color

Specifies the color of the blinds.

See also:

Applying a Blinds effect