Editing photos

If you're familiar with the fundamentals of using the Gipper platform, then now may be the perfect time to brush up on making the editing process go so much smoother! This article is a super-quick read, and by the time you're finished, you'll be considered a Gipper Graduate in photo editing! 

Table of Contents

• Filters
• Opacity
• Blur
• Blend Color
• Drop Shadow

Rather watch than read? Check out the video walkthrough.

Filters 

Filters are like virtual lenses that you can apply to your photos to change their appearance. They can enhance colors, add effects like black and white or sepia tones, or even create artistic effects like vintage or grainy looks. Filters can instantly transform the mood or style of your photo. See the stock filter options below:

• Black & White - Removes all RGB from the image, giving a flat contrast between Black and White and leaving the image monochromatic.
• Retro - Offers a more dynamic contrast between Black and White, giving more of a "Silvertone" look to the affected image.
• Sepia - Leaves a reddish-brown tint on the image, allowing for more warmth and a "Classic" look that will forever be timeless. A Sepia filter will give a monochromatic aesthetic 
• Vintage - Vintage retains a lot of the RGB from the original photo, while still maintaining an aged aesthetic. Very good for adding warmth to an image, while still staying close to its original color scheme.
• Polaroid - The classic "Polaroid" filter helps darken skies, reduce shiny reflections, or suppress glare from the surface of lakes or the sea.

Opacity

Opacity controls how transparent or opaque an element in your photo is. Imagine a piece of paper with a drawing on it. If the paper is completely opaque, you can't see through it at all. But if it's partially transparent, you can see what's behind it to some extent. Adjusting opacity in photo editing lets you control how much of the underlying image shows through the edited layer, allowing for subtle blending or overlay effects.

Blur

Blur is like putting a soft focus on part of your photo. It smooths out details and can create a sense of depth or draw attention to specific areas. Just like when you squint your eyes or look at something out of focus, blur in photo editing softens sharp edges and reduces clarity. It's often used for background effects.

Blend Color

Blend color refers to mixing colors together in a photo to create new hues or tones. It's like mixing paint on a palette. By blending colors in photo editing, you can create subtle gradients, color overlays, or even completely change the color palette of an image. This feature allows for creative experimentation with color combinations and can enhance the overall mood or style of your photos.

Drop Shadow

A drop shadow is a visual effect that creates the illusion of depth by adding a shadow behind an object. It's like casting a shadow on the ground when you shine a light on an object. In photo editing, drop shadows can make elements in your photo appear to float above the background or give them a sense of dimensionality. Adjusting the size, opacity, and angle of the shadow can create different effects.

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