The selection and preparation of images are almost certainly the most important factors in producing fabulous results.
NB This page refers to KaleidEfex only.
Selection
Almost any image will work but images with the following features will invariably work well:
- images with clear lines or shapes
- images with good colour and tonal contrast
- images with detailed texture
- images which are predominantly monochrome
- for kaleidoscopes based on rectangles, darker images usually work better
Images which are ‘cluttered’ or where the colour is very varied and complex tend not to work so well.
Image Size
Almost every image produced by KaleidEfex will be larger than your original image. In some cases, it might be more than 4 times the size depending on the settings you use. Larger images will take longer to process and it may be worth downsizing your image before running the scripts. If you think you may print an image, use the biggest size you can and go for coffee!
Preparation
There are many ways to increase the likelihood of a successful image.
Before running the script you might consider:
- Resizing your image if it is very big.
- Copying and pasting content and moving it around. This usually works best with a very large feather.
- Lightening, darkening or changing the contrast of your image.
- Changing hue and saturation.
- etc etc etc!
