Tutorial -- PosterWise™-- CreativEase Plugin

Apply PosterWise to a clip in your timeline, like any built-in video effect. (Don't know how? Click here to see how to apply and use CreativEase effects.) After the PosterWise interface appears, either:

Choose a pre-made effect. Choose a saved setting or one or more section presets to INSTANTLY form a particular look.

Saved Settings		Section Presets
Click the 'load' button at the top of our plugin to select a saved setting, which will instantly configure ALL CONTROLS into a cool effect.Several subfolders are included, organized by style. Single-click any saved setting to quickly preview and compare it with others. Double-click your final choice.	.	Click any section's Section Presets button, which will instantly configure controls ONLY IN THAT SECTION into a powerful combination. Presets are a great way to QUICKLY build USEFUL effects from scratch, or to modify a saved setting. Try a few -- THOUSANDS of combinations are provided!

OR create a custom effect by manually adjusting. For this latter approach, generally the power of PosterWise can be most easily accessed in three steps:

STEP 1. Set Pre-blur and Posterization first. That's because they are the most important controls for using posterization to simplify your images. Add or remove detail via Pre-blur. Higher values tend to combine and smooth posterize color regions, making regions appear more rounded and abstract.

Source image

Pre-blur = 2

Pre-blur = 15

Adjust the posterization strength per color channel with the three Levels sliders. The higher the value, the stronger the posterization.

RGB Levels = 30

RGB Levels = 50

Set color differences by choosing from several color space options in the Model controls. For example, you can choose to match existing colors or emphasize a particular area/color.

STEP 2. Add a border to the color edges (if desired). PosterWise features smooth, anti-aliased borders, a major advantage over other posterize plug-ins. Use the Border controls to do this (untwirl the Border section to access them). Thin dark outlining will accent edges to create a cartoon-like look. Bold glowing custom-color borders will produce abstract looks. Four border controls allow you to experiment with various border colors widths and styles.

STEP 3. Enhance other details (if desired). Additional options are available in Edges/Details section of controls, such as to outline object edges, to restore source details, or to blend the posterized effect with the original image. Unlike the Border controls, applying black/color edges in the Edges/Details section will trace OBJECT contours instead of level edges, adding a more sophisticated cartoon-like look. Restore Details will provide more details and realism, while retaining a stylized look. The various Blend modes allow you to fine-tune the effect colors and details. You can reduce or enhance the effect over the entire image or only in select image areas.

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