Applying film and filter effects to photos
Whether you are a novice or an experienced photographer, you can experiment in PaintShop Pro with effects that are inspired by different types of camera film and filters. You can choose from a list of preset film effects, called Film Looks, or you can choose from a list of preset filter effects, called Creative Filters. You can also combine a film effect with a filter effect to create a unique style.
Film Looks
Film Looks are inspired by the effects achieved when you use different types of film in a traditional camera. Film Looks are described by the type of effect they achieve, rather than a film name, which makes them easier to identify. You can experiment with them even if you’ve never worked with different types of film. Unlike the Creative Filters, which apply a color to the entire photo, Film Looks can change what is emphasized in a photo by making some colors more dramatic or more subtle. Some Film Looks also change the contrast or softness of photos.
The Vibrant Foliage Film Look enhances blues and greens.
The following Film Looks are available:
Film Look | Purpose | Description |
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Vivid | General purpose | Increases the saturation and contrast in a photo to make the colors more vivid |
Vivid skin tones | Portraits | Enhances skin tones |
Muted reds | General purpose, changes emphasis | Makes reds more subtle |
Enhanced reds | General purpose, changes emphasis | Emphasizes reds |
Vibrant foliage | Landscapes | Enhances blues and greens |
Warm earth tones | Landscapes | Enhances reds, oranges, and yellows |
Glamour | Portraits | Creates a soft glow |
You can also apply the following film effects:
Creative Filters
Creative Filters simulate the effect achieved when you use color filters on the lens of your camera. Although the color is applied across the entire photo, PaintShop Pro maintains the luminance of the image, to achieve a color toning effect. You can use a preset color or choose a custom color.
The Sunset filter adds a warm orange tone to your photos.
The following Creative Filters are available:
Creative Filter | Description |
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Night effect | Applies a dark blue filter to make a photo look like it was taken at dusk or in moonlight |
Cooling | Cools image colors |
Warming | Applies a subtle warming effect |
Orange | Warms colors to intensify photos with fall colors or other warm tones |
Champagne | Applies a subtle warming effect that works well with portraits, especially when combined with the Glamour Film Look. |
Sunset | Simulates the orange-red lighting conditions that occur at sunset |
Custom | Lets you choose a filter color |
To apply film and filter effects to a photo
Edit tab
1 Choose Effects Photo Effects Film and Filters.
2 In the Film and Filters dialog box, perform one or more tasks from the following table, and click OK.
To | Do the following |
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Apply a Film Look | Choose a style from the Film looks drop-list. |
Apply a filter | Choose a filter from the Creative filters drop-list. |
Choose a custom filter color | Click the Filter color swatch, and choose a color from the Color dialog box. |
Change the amount of color applied by a filter | Type a value in the Density box. Higher numbers increase the amount of color; lower numbers decrease the amount of color. |