/**
* Applies a transparency effect to an image.
*
* @param {HTMLImageElement} originalImg The original image object.
* @param {number|string} alpha The desired transparency level, a number between 0 (fully transparent) and 1 (fully opaque). Defaults to 0.5.
* @returns {HTMLCanvasElement} A new canvas element with the transparent image drawn on it.
*/
function processImage(originalImg, alpha = 0.5) {
// Ensure alpha is a number and clamp it between 0 and 1
let transparencyLevel = parseFloat(alpha);
if (isNaN(transparencyLevel)) {
transparencyLevel = 0.5; // Default if parsing fails
}
transparencyLevel = Math.max(0, Math.min(1, transparencyLevel));
// Create a canvas element
const canvas = document.createElement('canvas');
const ctx = canvas.getContext('2d');
// Set canvas dimensions to match the original image
// Use naturalWidth/Height to get the intrinsic size of the image
canvas.width = originalImg.naturalWidth;
canvas.height = originalImg.naturalHeight;
// Set the global alpha (transparency) for the drawing context
ctx.globalAlpha = transparencyLevel;
// Draw the original image onto the canvas. The transparency will be applied.
ctx.drawImage(originalImg, 0, 0);
// Return the canvas element with the semi-transparent image
return canvas;
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