The difference between vector and raster graphics, changing our grouped shapes figure (from video 19) into a bitmap and a metafile, and making a transparent background with the color replacer.
The second half of the effects/mode toolbar shows how to use Set in Circle (slant) and Distort. Then makes a clip art using the tools on the effects mode toolbar including Transparency, and Gradient.
To manipulate a picture with the Effects/Mode tools, you must first convert your picture to a polygon (and you may want to posterize it before converting to polygon).