The Magic of Digital Filters
In the world of film photography, filters are transparent coverings that are placed over a lens to enhance or alter the image.
Digital filters serve the same purpose, but in a much more dynamic and dramatic way.
DIGITAL FILTER: Almost all image editing programs contain filters although they may be called by a different name such as Effects or Adjustments.

Before Filter:

After Filter:

You can create some great effects by combining filters and layers as demonstrated at the meeting.
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