Graphics Programs Reference
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Figure 3-24. Here's a closeup look at what happens to a photo when you resample it. If you'd like
to try this yourself, download the file russian_box.jpg from this topic's Missing CD page at
www.missingmanuals.com/cds . Zoom in really close so you can see the pixels.
Adding Canvas
Just like the works of Monet and Matisse, your photos appear in Elements on digital
“canvases.” Sometimes you'll want to add more canvas to make room for text or to combine
photos into a collage.
You add canvas by going to Image→Resize→Canvas Size. You can change the canvas size
using a variety of measurements. If you don't know exactly how much more canvas you
want, then choose “percent” from the Width or Height drop-down menu (the other one
changes automatically). Then you can guesstimate that you want, say, 2 percent more canvas
or 50 percent more. Figure 3-25 shows how to get your photo into the right place on the new
canvas.
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If you just want to add canvas to the bottom of your image for a caption, check out Ap-
plying Actions and Effects to learn about the Captions action.
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