User Defined Filters

Creating User Defined Filters in Paint Shop Pro can be a mathematical nightmare or it can be totally distracting fun. If you don't know math, don't worry. Playing is the order of the day with User Defined Filters. If you know your math, you'll be on your way to creating some terrific effects without experimentation.

I chose the image below to play with User Defined Filters.

To get to User Defined Filters go to Effects>User Defined.

A dialog opens that has a list of filters you have created in the past and an option to apply the filter to either grey values or a set of color components.

Click on the New button. The following dialog appears. When I am playing I name my filter test until I get it just the way I want it. Then I pick an appropriate name for it.

Below are the settings I used for my Emboss filter.

Once you click ok, your new filter shows up available for selection and application to your image.

Below is the resulting image.

There is quite a difference between the original and the filter affected image.

Being able to create your own effects filters is a powerful tool to have. With some practice you can create some really unique filters that no one else has. As I mentioned earlier, the key is play.

Now the technical information (screenshots from the help file) for those who know their math:

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