Once you’ve added at least one effect to your image, you can save as a preset, meaning you can quickly come back to the desired effect whenever you want. It’s worth experimenting with the different frames, and you can also adjust the width of each individual frame to suit your preference. Some are quite subtle and understated, while others are a little more garish. Here you’ll find a variety of frames which you can add to your image. Next to the area of the panel that says Presets, you’ll see that it also says “Frames”. It’s a very simple process, you can change the size and style of the brush that you’re using to create the mask, and when you’re ready simply press “Done” to apply the mask. Click on “Edit Mask” and you’ll be taken to another dialogue box where you can erase parts of the filter if you only want to apply it to certain areas of the image.

You’ll also be able to create an effect mask from this dialogue box. To the right of the image you’ll see there is a dialogue box which allows you to adjust the level of the filter (from 0-100%) depending on how strong you want the effect to be. If you find a few you like, this is a good way of grouping them together without having to remember where they all are in the longer lists. Simply click on any of the presets and the style will be applied to the image straightaway, very quickly without waiting for the edit to be applied.Īny of the effects can be added to your favourites by clicking on the small star icon which be found in the bottom right hand corner of any of the effects thumbnails. There’s groups such as “Cross Processed”, “Photo Styles”, “Vintage” and so on. You can filter the different effects by type, or choose to show all of the effects at once. You can open raw format files if you prefer - most camera’s proprietary files are supported.Īfter you’ve chosen a photo, you’ll see your photo, and a group of Effects presets which are ready to choose from along the bottom of the window. A list of recent photos that you have opened will also appear there to make it quick to find recent images. Once any photo is open, you’ll be able to open another one by clicking File > Open from the top menu. You can save projects as you go along if you want to swap between different images though. You won’t be able to open more than one image at a time, unlike Photoshop, so keep this in mind. The first thing you need to do is choose the picture that you want to work with from your computer. Just like many of the other MacPhun apps, FX Photo Studio has some powerful editing tools, but it has been designed to be as easy to use as possible. If you’ve paid and installed other apps from the Creative Kit already and it’s not the first app you install, you should bypass this step.Īgain, if it’s the first piece of software you’re installing from the Creative Kit you’ll be prompted to install the software as a plugin to any compatible software you already have on your machine - for example Adobe Photoshop CC, or Adobe Photoshop Elements. When you open the software for the first time (if you don’t have any other Creative Kit apps), you can choose to start your trial, or you can input the activation code if you have paid for the software. Once you’ve downloaded FX Photo Studio, just drag the software’s icon into your Applications folder to start the installation process. This is a good way to start getting to grips with the software, but you need to bear in mind that you won’t enjoy the same full functionality as when you’ve downloaded the full version.Īlternatively, you can download and pay for the full version, but if you’re not completely satisfied with how MacPhun FX Photo Studio runs you can get a full refund within 30 days.

You can download the software directly from MacPhun’s website.Īs with other apps, there’s the option to download a free 15 day trial. Installing FX Photo Studio is a very easy process, as is the rest of the MacPhun creative kit. A starter’s edition is also available, which only includes Snapheal, FX Photo Studio and Intensify for £70. You can buy FX Photo Studio on its own for £20, or part of the Creative Kit suite for £89.99, which features six different photo editing apps. Like other MacPhun software, you can use it on its own, or as a plugin for Adobe Photoshop CC, Elements and Lightroom. Part of MacPhun’s Creative Kit, FX Photo Studio is designed to allow you to apply filters and effects to your shots.

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