This chapter will cover the effects of Paint.NET. It will go over basic image manipulation and the application of various special effects to images.
In this chapter we will learn about the following effects:
Artistic
Blurs
Distort
Noise
Photo
Render
Stylize
One of the most interesting and robust parts about Paint.NET are the effects. The effects are broken up into seven categories: Artistic, Blurs, Distort, Noise, Photos, Render, and Stylize. These are shown in the following screenshot:
Every image actually tells a story. Even very small adjustments can help bring focus to parts of the story you wish to tell. By combining effects with adjustments along with a little creativity, you will be able to accentuate the story you are telling; making it more alive than it would have been otherwise.
You will find yourself using some of these effects quite often, while others you may never use. I, however, recommend experimenting with all of them.