PhotoPlus X2 User Guide - Serif

146 Layers and Masks
The example opposite was created simply by
painting in white (on a green background) with
a fuzzy brush on the depth map.
You can also combine depth maps with pre-defined 3D effects hosted in the
Instant Effects tab to create fascinating surfaces and textures—simply drag a
thumbnail from one of the tab's categorized galleries onto your layer containing
the depth map, e.g.
Elements -
Firestorm
Abstract -
Plasma
Stone -
Polished Stone
Some Instant Effect categories and Non-3D layer effects, such as Drop
Shadow, don't interact with depth map data—only with the layer’s alpha
channel and mask.
To create a depth map:
• Select the layer (or group) in the Layers tab and click the Add Layer
Depth Map button.
You'll see a thumbnail of the depth map appear to the right of the bitmap
thumbnail. The Depth Map is initially selected.