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How do I Pixelate images?
Learn how to Pixelate and you'll find that you can add this new cool effect to any image with ease. Some knowledge of layers is recommended.


Required Programs:
1.Paint Shop Pro
Step #1: Open your Image
Open your image in Paint Shop Pro. For this demonstration, I'll be using this CG:

Step #2: Duplicate the Layer
Duplicate the Layer with the image you want to pixelate. The duplicated layer is the one that will have the pixelation. To duplicate the layer open your Layers Palette if it isn't already (Go to View > Palettes > Layers) and then click on the Duplicate Layer button . Your Layers Palette would now look something like this:


The Copy of Raster 1 is the duplicated layer.
Step #3: Choose The Pixelate Option
Go to Effects > Distortion Effects > Pixelate... A dialogue box like the one shown below will pop open.


The original image is shown on the left, while the pixelated image is shown on the right.
Step #4: Play around with the attributes
Play around with the Block Width and Block Height attributes untill you stumble upon the combination you want. The image on the right will change in pixelation, respectively. Once you've found the combination you like, click ok. I uaually find that I could never go wrong with Block Width: 10 and Block Height: 15. Here is the result:

Step #5: Change the Opacity of the Layer
In my opinion, I wouldn't be satisfied with an image like that because the pixelation is too strong. I can barely see the original. This is where having a duplicated layer comes in handy. If you look at the Layer Palete there is an eye next to each layer and then next to that is a greyscale bar that reads 100. Drag the arrows on the end of the bar until it reads 50. This means that the duplicated layer now has an opacity of 50% thus making it semi-transparent so that now the orginal layer can be seen underneath. The resulting effect is this:


So much better, no?


Tutorial by: Nika
Last Modified: 02/05/08.



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