Graphics Software, ContinuedStylizing filtersStylizing filters are the whistles and bugles special effects of graphicssoftware programs.Stylizing filters modify entire pixel maps. Somecommon stylizing filters include PIXELATION, WRAPPING orENCRUSTING, STENCIL, DRAPING, TILING, POSTERIZE,THRESHOLDING, FACETING, CRYSTALLIZING, MOSAIC, NOISE,DIFFUSE, EMBOSS, FIND EDGES/TRACE CONTOUR, FRAGMENT,POINTILLIST or IMPRESSIONIST, SOLARIZE, SHARPEN, BLUR, andDISTORTION.PIXELATION: PIXELATION is the selection of big or small pixels. Largepixels create jagged edges and amplify the computer-generated appearance ofdrawn objects.Figure 8-23 shows pixelation on a circular form.Figure 8-23.—Pixelation on the circular form of the letter“O”.Continued on next page8-44
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