Applying a Ripple effect

You can use the Ripple effect to divide your images into concentric circles that resembles what you see when you drop a pebble into water. You can select or change the Ripple options to apply ripples to your image, and save your options as a preset for use at another time.

To apply a Ripple effect:

  1. In Edit mode, in the Add group, click Special Effect.
  2. Click Ripple.
  3. On the Ripple 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.

Ripple options

Horizontal position

Specifies the center of the ripples on the horizontal axis. A value of 500 places the ripples in the middle of the image.

Vertical position

Specifies the center of the ripples on the vertical axis. A value of 500 places the ripples in the middle of the image.

Amplitude

Specifies the depth and height of each ripple.

Wavelength

Specifies the amount of space between ripples.

Light strength

Specifies the amount of light contrast between the top and bottom of each ripple.

Background color

Specifies the background color of the filtered image. Select the Image check box to use the original image colors, or click the color picker to select a different color.

Ripple direction

Specifies the direction of the ripples. Select one or both of the following:

  • Ripple vertically: Makes the ripples move towards the top and bottom of the image.
  • Ripple horizontally: Makes the ripples move towards the right and left sides of the image.

See also:

Applying a Ripple effect