Corel Painter Help | Using image luminance to create texture

Using image luminance to create texture

To create surface texture by using image luminance

You can use the currently selected image’s luminance, or lightness, to produce surface texture. Light parts of the image create dents; whereas darker parts create raised areas. The overall effect gives an embossed look to the image.

Before (left) and after (right) adding texture based on image luminance

To create surface texture by using image luminance

1 To apply the effect to:

• The canvas — Click the Canvas in the Layers panel.

• A selection — Click a selection tool from the toolbox, and drag in the document window to select an area.

• A layer — Click a layer in the Layers panel.

2 Choose Effects

Surface Control

Apply Surface Texture.

3 Choose Image Luminance from the Using list box.

4 Adjust any of the Apply Surface Texture controls. For more information, see Apply Surface Texture controls.