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.
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