The new layer is named after the setting used. Now all filters consistently apply their effect to a copy above the original layer. In Eye Candy 5 this feature was only available on some filters and it didn"t work the same for all filters. All of the filters now have the option to draw their output on a new layer. Panels for Photoshop CS4 are provided for starting Eye Candy filters with a single click and for quickly creating attractive buttons.Non-Destructive Editing. Sharp edges have been smoothed to look more like realistic gaseous flames.Panels. There are now over 1500 carefully designed settings that handle a wide range of common design tasks.Fire. The factory settings were completely remade. If you are new to a filter, the Settings Tour category takes you on a trip through the filter"s most interesting effects.
Settings have been reorganized and now have categories. For those who want precise control in a graphic design production environment, Eye Candy also supports a fixed mode, which allows the filter effects to be specified precisely in pixel units.Settings. Factory settings now work better than ever in the new adaptive mode. Eye Candy 6 adaptively scales filter effects to the current image size, making it easy to get great looking results quickly. If you have a computer with one or more multi-core CPUs, Eye Candy will take advantage of the modern hardware to accelerate its rendering speed.Scaling Modes. You will notice that the filters are much faster and can run on much larger images than before. Under the hood, the Eye Candy rendering engine has changed significantly. Non-destructive editing is achieved through Photoshop Smart Filters or drawing the effect on a new layer. Eye Candy is made for demanding production environments with features like CMYK mode, multi-core CPU acceleration, 64-bit Photoshop support, and two custom panels for Photoshop CS4 or later.
Over 1500 carefully designed presets are organized into categories for quick browsing. Effects now adapt to your current image size, making for less slider adjusting. Eye Candy"s simple interface makes it easy, saving you loads of time in Photoshop. Realistic simulation of natural phenomena gives beautifully detailed results. Eye Candy 6 is an all-in-one set of 30 Photoshop filters that elegantly handle a wide range of design tasks, from slick Web interfaces to tasteful logos to spectacular titles.