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Phillip Whitt, Beginning Pixlr Editor, 10.1007/978-1-4842-2698-8_4

4. Composing Images

Phillip Whitt

(1)Columbus, Georgia, USA

This chapter looks at making images look their best by using techniques for optimum composition . Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • Start Out by Taking Well Composed Photos: In this portion, we’ll take a look at composing the image before the shutter is clicked.

  • Using the Rule of Thirds: This part provides a basic guide to using the “rule of thirds”.

  • Cropping: In this tutorial, we’ll learn to use the Crop tool effectively.

  • Straightening Crooked Images: In this tutorial, we’ll learn how to straighten crooked images using Pixlr Editor.

  • Correcting Perspective: In this tutorial, we’ll learn how to improve an image ...

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