Crackle can be applied as a creative effect that is used in a composition or it can be applied directly to a photo as a normal effect.
In the example to the left Crackle was applied to the background and then the silhouette was layered onto of the cracked background. This simple effect creates a powerful visual look when some imagination is added into the mix.
As a painting ages or the canvas is rolled and unrolled repeatedly the paint will begin to crack and flake off. Crackle includes a Flake tool that can be used to simulate this effect.
Crackle is a great tool for adding interest to images and as a creative tool to be used with a composition for effect.
Crackle generates looks that simulate an aged painting that is cracked with flaking paint where it comes loose from the canvas. Crackle also creates looks that simulate cracks in the earth.
Use Crackle to spice up your type and graphics. Crackle automatically clips itself to your artwork or it can expand to crackle the entire document.
