RipPix Info Desktop

Getting Started

RipPix Basics

When an image is place two images are auto-created. The Foreground image is the one you rip and the Background one is where the ripped image is placed. Adjust the worn texture effect on these two images by toggling between the under Image Mode. Rip out the subject by circling it with the Lasso Rip tool then resize it for added focus using the Move Image tool. Please note, the background image is always static and cannot be removed.

How to Change the Foreground Image

Use two images for a simple collage. First create the project by dragging the background image on the open application. A background and foreground image will be created. To replace the Foreground image use the Camera Icon; or drag a new photo into the foreground box. Rip out the image then adjust the texture and paper by toggling between background and foreground.

Buttons

Top Bar Buttons

Get Photo - Load a photo or a project from your hard drive or start a new project
Save - Save your image to your hard drive or save your project to use later
Crop - Cut out an area of your image hiding the rest
Zoom In - Zoom in to examine small details
Undo - Undo the last edit
Redo - Redo the last edit that was undone
Zoom Out - Zoom Out to view a larger proportion of your image
Original Button - Hold down to view the original image for a quick comparison.
Info Button - Explains how-to-use the product
Website - Takes you to Jixi’s website

File

Get Photo - Load a photo from your hard drive
Save Photo - Save the image to your hard drive
Save Preset - Once you've created an effect you can use this option to save all the attributes and reuse them on another picture
Preferences - Change where the application will save your image, rebuild presets that came with the product, turn off tooltips and choose a background color for png files

Edit

Undo - Undo your last edit
Redo - Redo your last edit that was undone

Window

Zoom In - Zoom in on areas of the image
Zoom Out - Zoom out to view a larger portions of the image
Fit In Window - Fill the window with the image
Actual Size - Changes the images size to its original size

Help

Jixipix Info - Brings you to this page
Jixipix Products - Takes you to our website where you can view all our apps

Keyboard Shortcuts

SPACEBAR - Hold down to move the canvas
T - Resize and move an image
L - Select the Rip Lasso
⌘+O (Mac) / Ctrl+O (Windows) - Open
TAB - Hide the sidebar and presets
⌘= (Mac) / Ctrl = (Windows) - Zoom in on areas of the image
⌘- (Mac)/ Ctrl - (Windows) - Zoom out to view a larger portions of the image
⌘0 (Mac)/ Ctrl 0 (Windows) - Fill the window with the image
⌘1 (Mac)/ Ctrl 1 (Windows) - Change the image's size to its original size

Tools

Tool Bar Buttons

Pan Tool

Pans around your document. Works especially good when zoomed in. Space Bar on your keyboard gives quick access to this feature.

Rip Tool

Creates a ripped shaped by circling around on the background : keyboard (L)

Clears the selected Rip

Adds Edge area to the ripped shape

Removes the selection from the ripped shape

Move Image Tool

Transforms the foreground image. Use the dots on the selection box to move, resize and rotate it: keyboard (T)

Resets the foreground image back to its original size and location

Adjustments

You can use the Adjust Tab to customize your image.

Background - Select this to change the settings on the background image. Note, the background image is static and cannot be removed.
Foreground - Select this to change the settings on the foreground image. Replace the image using the camera icon on the blue bar, or drag and drop a new photo onto this box.
Rip Style - Choose an Edge style: Rip creates a ripped edge, Border creates a solid border and Cut creates a rough scissor cut edge
Tone - Use the color box to choose a color to tone the image. Move slider right to increase tone strength.
Edge Strength - Creates a textured vignette around both the foreground and background image. Use the slider to adjust the opacity.
Fade - Increases the width of the vignette
Strength - Adjusts the worn texture strength, or completely removes the photo effect when set to ‘0’
Texture Box - Select the box to bring up a library of textures. Mix this with papers for different looks.
Paper Box - Select the box to bring up a library of papers. Mix this with textures for different looks.
Shadow Height - Changes the height of the shadow giving the appearance of being higher off the other image or lower.
Shadow Strength - Changes the opacity of the shadow and use the color picker to change the shadow’s color

Presets

Preset Browser

Click t o hide the Preset Browser

Create a Preset using your current settings

Delete a Preset

Saving and Deleting Presets

Once you have applied a preset and modified it using the Adjust Tab, you can save your own custom preset by clicking the plus symbol in the bottom right corner. To delete a preset click the minus symbol which is located in the bottom right corner. Then click the X on the preset you wish to delete.

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