Epson Photo Plus - PhotoPlus Color Photo Scanner User's Guide download pdf (Page 54)

42 Layers and Masks

You can also combine depth maps with pre-defined 3D effects hosted in the

Instant Effects tab (if you can't see it, switch on via Window>Studio Tabs) to

create fascinating surfaces and textures—simply click on a thumbnail from one

of the tab's categorized galleries with your layer containing the depth map

selected, e.g.

Elements -

Fire Storm

Abstract -

Plasma

Stone -

Polished Stone

To create a depth map:

1. Select the layer (or group) in the Layers tab and click Add Layer

Depth Map.

You'll see a thumbnail of the depth map appear to the right of the bitmap

thumbnail. The Depth Map is initially selected.

2. Paint directly on your page (you're actually painting or erasing directly on

the map). Your brush stroke on the depth map produces interesting

depressions and ridges on the image, which are exposed by 3D lighting

effects automatically applied from the 3D Effects category.

The Layers tab shows the brush strokes on the depth map thumbnail.

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