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# Using the Impressionist Medium

Use the Impressionist medium to brush on colours from a reference clip. The brush opacity determines how much colour is taken from the reference clip. When the opacity value is set to 100%, all the colour is taken from the reference image. At 50%, the colour applied is a 50/50 blend of the reference colour and the result image.

To use the Impressionist medium:

1. Click Custom and then select Impressionist from the Custom Media box.
2. Click Canvas.
3. Set the brush opacity.
4. Select a reference image from the Reference box.
5. Paint on the image.

   Original image | After using the Impressionist medium