> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.memorystring.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.memorystring.app/style-and-motion/customize.md). # Customize Studio Customize in MemoryString: plate, ambience and blurred backdrop, lens effects, film grain, atmosphere and decals. **Studio** → Inspector → **Style** → **Customize** fine-tunes plate, ambience, lens, film, and decorations. Sections start collapsed: **Plate · Ambience · Lens Effects · Film · Atmosphere & Decals** ![Customize disclosures at the bottom of Style](https://316881897-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F6lG8Zi4VdmddHJ8jUOT5%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-6ca275826dc11f421ab3af0cd7e42122cfd2e55d%2Finspector-style.png?alt=media) Even if several lens boxes are checked, each photo plays **at most one** pooled lens effect. Click the same **Look** again for a new random pick (except **Clean**). See [Looks](/style-and-motion/looks.md#the-eight-chips). **Reset Style to Defaults** restores this tab. **⌘Z** undoes. Photos, music, order, and trims stay. ## Plate Mat and card around the photo. * **Photo Border**: **White** or **Black** matte * **Border Width** and **Border Opacity** * **Torn Edge** + strength * **Paper Curl** * **Drop Shadow**: Soft or Strong * **Rim Glow**: Soft or Strong * **Corners**: Rounded / Sharp ## Ambience Effects around the plate. * **Floor Reflection**: Soft or Strong * **Glow on Entry** * **Wind**: **None**, **Gentle Wind**, **Light Wind** * **Wind Direction**: when Wind is on * **Light Leak** * **Backdrop**: Grayscale / Colored / Random Backdrop is a blurred enlarged photo behind the card. It covers the stage and is never mirrored. When a face would sit behind the card, the wash zooms in so that face sits in the open side. On a tall photo of people in a place, the blur keeps the place: a small pair sits to one side, and one small face stays in that cover instead of filling the stage with shirts. A full-body portrait seats the person beside the card so the scene stays in the blur. On a group photo, the gray shows people, not the empty room: a two-shot parks the marked person on their own side, and a wide row keeps the end people beside the card when it can. Groups crossfade washes every few cards. An older show that saved **Offset** opens **Centered**. | Backdrop | What it does | | ------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | | **Grayscale** | Wash is mono | | **Colored** | Wash keeps photo colors | | **Random** | About half mono / half color, stable per photo | ## Lens Effects Optical light on the frame. Full list and clips: [**Lens effects**](/style-and-motion/lens-effects.md). Checkboxes include **Anamorphic Streaks, Bokeh, Flare, Ghosting, Orbs, 50mm Prime, Pulse, Refract Bubbles, Sparkle, Starburst, Sweep, Veiling Glare, Vignette**, plus **Randomize Selected** and **How often**. At most one pooled effect per photo. ## Film Texture outside the lens pool. * **Film Grain** + **Grain Amount**: grain sits on the photo, including while you scrub. Offset Wash’s faded copies stay clean * **Color Fringe** + **Fringe Amount** * **Film Scratches** + **Scratch Amount**: on backdrop only With a photo selected, **This Photo** can set **Inherit**, **Off**, or **On** per control. ## Atmosphere & Decals Optional weather and edge motifs. Default **None**. Looks do not set these. * **Atmosphere**: **None** · **Bubbles** · **Leaves** * **Decals**: **None** · **Travel** · **Vacation** · **Party** · **Florals** · **Wedding** · **Pets** · **Sports** Effects stay at the edges, not covering the main photo. ### Atmosphere: Bubbles {% embed url="" %} ### Atmosphere: Leaves {% embed url="" %} ### Decals: Travel {% embed url="" %} ### Decals: Vacation {% embed url="" %} ### Decals: Party {% embed url="" %} ### Decals: Florals {% embed url="" %} ### Decals: Wedding {% embed url="" %} ### Decals: Pets {% embed url="" %} ### Decals: Sports {% embed url="" %} --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. 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