Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Applying transparency to a bitmap graphic
Next you'll apply transparency effects to an imported bitmap graphic. Although this ex-
ample uses a monochromatic image, you can also apply transparency settings to multi-
color photographs. The process is the same as applying transparency effects to any other
InDesign object.
1.
In the Layers panel, select the Art3 layer. Unlock this layer and make it visible.
You can hide or lock either the Art1 layer or the Art2 layer to make it easier to
work. Be sure to keep at least one underlying layer visible so that you can see the
results of the transparency interactions.
2.
Using the Selection tool ( ), select the graphics frame with the black starburst
image on the right side of the page.
3.
In the Effects panel, enter
70%
as the Opacity value and press Enter or Return.
4.
Move the pointer within the content grabber in the middle of the starburst image so
that it changes to a hand ( ), and then click once to select the graphic within the
frame.
5.
In the Swatches panel, click the Fill box ( ), and then select the Red color
swatch so that red replaces the black areas of the image.
If other layers are visible below the Art3 layer, you can see the starburst as a muted
orange color. If no other layers are visible, the starburst is red.
6.
If the starburst image is not still selected, reselect it by clicking within the content
grabber.
