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Convolver Star Hints

KPT Convolver contains an on-board award system: As you become more experienced with the software and demonstrate proficiency, the Convolver gradually provides you with new tools.  It actually pays to become a Power User!  Each time a new feature is awarded, a new star will appear at the top of the Convolver interface, and you will be instructed on how to use your new tool.

This can be fun and invigorating; however, for those who like to jump right into the fire, we have provided some hints that may help to speed up this process. If you absolutely must know the shortest route from point A to point B, check out the hints below.  Each hint contains items which lead to more hints.  Simply click on any star you find below to begin.

Happy hunting!

team CONVO

Convolver Star Hint #1

Convolver Star Hint #2

Convolver Star Hint #3

Convolver Star Hint #4

Convolver Star Hint #5

 Convolver Dots


Convolver Star Hint #1

Explore Mode


Convolver Star Hint #3

I'm


Convolver Star Hint #2

Tweak me... again.


Convolver Star Hint #4

Explore Mode


Convolver Star Hint #5

Bathtub Rings


Convolver Dots

Among the enhancements you will be awarded is a way to save presets into what we call Dot Files (you'll see why...). Once you have received this feature (Star 4), you will be able to use the sample Dot Files contained here.

It is important to understand that presets, in the context of Convolver, are not quite the same as presets in the way we generally understand them. That's because a certain effect created by  Convolver will look exactly as you like when applied to the image for which it was created, but it will most likely have a completely different effect when applied to a different image. Therefore, storing presets in the traditional sense will be of little value.

The Dot Files, however, enable you to save settings designed for specific images, and to store them remotely along with the image files. Convolver contains several on-board images for exploration purposes; the Dot Files contained in this folder are tweaked specifically for each of these images.  If you have been awarded the Memory Dots feature, just open Convolver, select an image from the Options Menu; Hand Lines, for instance; then select Load Dots from the same Options Menu, and load HAND.DOT. Click on each dot to see custom settings created specifically for that image. We encourage you to explore each on-board image and its corresponding Dot File in this way.


Star 2
Star 3

watching


Star 2
Star 3

you


Star 2
Star 3

with


Star 2
Star 3

full


Star 2
Star 3

screen preview.


Star 2
Star 3

Get it?


Star 2
Star 3

There's a hint for the third star at the bottom of this page... but think twice before going for the hint... in fact think ten or twenty times...

There's a hint for the third star at the top of this page... but think twice before going for the hint... in fact think ten or twenty times...


Star 3
Star 2

One of the tweak marbles needs a lot of attention.


Star 4

Design Mode


Star 4

Tweak Mode


Star 4

Explore Mode


Star 4

Design Mode


Star 4

Tweak Mode


Star 4

... got it yet?


Star 5

Dirty Dishes


Star 5

Stubborn Stains


Star 5

... the Fifth Star !


Star 5

I suppose there are really two ways to approach this:

On one hand, if I've read all the clues so far, why not just read this one to get it all over with? After all, I don't think anyone saw me look... seems expedient, don't you think?

On the other hand, this could be my last opportunity to reclaim my lost self-respect... my dwindling self-esteem... to face up to the challenge that is the Fifth Star, and know in my heart when I face my family, my professional collegues, yea my very face in the morning mirror, that I triumphed over doubt and worry on the strength of reason alone, though I labored long and hard through the gentle night...

... maybe I'll just peek down there for a sec...

For the Fifth Star, you must master the technique of "scrubbing"...


Star 1 - Design

Design Mode


Star 1 - Tweak

Tweak Mode


Star 1 - Tweak
Star 1 - Tweak one

Tweak one...


Star 1 - Hint

Look back at what you just did and what you just read... that should give you a hint as to how to reach the first star.