Corel® Paint Shop Pro® X Reviewer`s Guide
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1. On the Learning Center palette click the Home A button then click Adjust Smart Photo Fix In the Smart Photo Fix dialog box you can preview the suggested settings before applying them To fine tune the settings you can adjust any of the sliders You can also mark the Advanced Options check box to experiment with advanced settings When you re satisfied with the result click OK Note If you ve experimented with settings and are not content with the result simply click Suggest Settings to revert to the initial suggested settings Before Paint Shop Pro X Reviewer s Guide 9 New One Step Noise Fix The new One Step Noise Fix lets users remove excess graininess from photos faster than ever with just one click Users are free to shoot with higher ISO settings on their digital camera and can later use Paint Shop Pro X to improve the clarity of their photos Before After New Makeover tools Many photosare taken at special occasions where everyone wantsto put their best face forward To that end Paint Shop Pro X includes new Makeover toolsthat let users quickly and easily touch up the subjects in their photos Users can take advantage of the following professional quality toolsto expertly airbrush the people in their photos e Blemish Fixer lets users remove distracting blemishes e Toothbrush lets users brighten teeth to accentuate every smile e Suntan Brush lets users add color to warm up pale complexio2. Paint Shop Pro X Reviewer s Guide Product specifications pricing packaging technical support and information specifications refer to the retail English version only The specifications for all other versions including other language versions may vary INFORMATION IS PROVIDED BY COREL ON AN ASIS BASIS WITHOUT ANY OTHER WARRAN TIESOR CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIESOF MERCHANTABLE QUALITY SATISFACTORY QUALITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PAR TICULAR PURPOSE OR THOSE ARISING BY LAW STATUTE USAGE OF TRADE COURSE OF DEAL ING OR OTHERWISE THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED OR ITS USE IS ASSUMED BY YOU COREL SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSO EVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT LOST OR DAMAGED DATA OR OTHER COM MERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSS EVEN IF COREL HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE COREL IS ALSO NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS MADE BY ANY THIRD PARTY COREL S MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU SHALL NOT EXCEED THE COSTS PAID BY YOU TO PURCHASE THE MATERIALS SOME STATES COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU 2005 Corel Corporation All rights reserved Corel the Corel logo C
3. Black White Infrared Conversion filters users can control the contrast strength and adjust the grain level of their photosto simulate real black and white and infrared film The One Step Noise Fix lets users remove digital camera noise or excess graininess with one click Paint Shop Pro X supports 16 bit functionality which allows photographers to work with thousands of shades per color rather than the 8 bit limit of 256 shades The Color Management engine lets users read and save color profile data and ensures screen to print color matching Paint Shop Pro X also supports CMYK output for commercial printers Improvementsto File Metadata lets photographers add copyright data enter IPTC information Paint Shop Pro X metadata also obeys the EXIF rotation flag from cameras so that images arrive in the application window already rotated New User Interface features The new Learning Center guides users step by step through common photo editing tasks and tool selection to ensure that they can get the job done while learning the application Paint Shop Pro X Reviewer s Guide 21 e The Browser has been enhanced to offer more options such asa Zoom slider for quickly adjusting the size of thumbnail previews EXIF editing the option to download photos from a digital camera and the ability to dock the Browser in different workspace locations e The redesigned Layers palette provides thumbnail views of each image layer making it e
4. their passion for photography Paint Shop Pro X isthe fastest easiest and most affordable way to take advantage of all that digital photography hasto offer The digital camera s perfect companion it offers a unique combination of automatic tools and precision controlsthat put the power of advanced photo editing into everyone s hands With it s groundbreaking approach to learning Paint Shop Pro X helps users unlock the full potential of every image enabling them to produce professional quality results within seconds of launching the software A complete digital photography toolkit Paint Shop Pro X is a complete digital photography toolkit that includes powerful photo editing tools an array of graphics creative effects and digital art tools and a new photo management application for organizing sharing and showcasing photos Offering unrivaled flexibility and the industry s best combination of auto correct tools and precision controls Paint Shop Pro X lets users apply quick fixes for fast results or they can fine tune settings until they achieve the desired effect Included with Paint Shop Pro for the very first time Corel Photo Album 6 Standard Edition gives users everything they need to organize and share photos Users can quickly toggle between the two applications and always know where they are With Corel Photo Album users can quickly and easily create slide shows screen savers and wallpapers burn a CD or attach photos t
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6. Pro X Applications Corel Paint Shop Pro X Corel Photo Album 6 Standard Edition Pixmantec RawShooter Essentials Lynda com Training CD Content Paint Shop Pro X provides hundreds of high quality easy to use creative extras including e Picture Tubes Click and paint with photos and creative pictures e Picture Frames Easily add decorations and borders e Photo Edges Apply a unique shape or a torn edges look e Patterns Paint with sophisticated colors and unique combinations make your own backgrounds or scrapbook paper e Textures Paint with any color then use a texture to add depth Printed Documentation Corel Paint Shop Pro X User Manual Corel Paint Shop Pro X includes an updated User Manual that guides users through common photo fixing and enhancement workflows The printed User Manual mirrorsthe workflow outlined in the new Learning Center to ensure consistency and quick mastery of the application Electronic Documentation e Help file e Learning Center palette Training Paint Shop Pro X now includes a free Lynda com Training Video on CD The CD provides two hours of easy to follow video instruction perfect for visual learners who prefer to watch and learn versus following along with a manual Available in North American English versions only Paint Shop Pro X Reviewer s Guide 5 Minimum System Requirements 500 MHZ processor Windows 2000 SP4 or Windows XP 256 MB of RAM 500 MB
7. a of their image This replaces the flaw with detail from the source location Motion Blur Users can add Motion Blur to a photo to create the illusion that the photo was taken while the subject was in motion Distort Photos The Warp Brush tool lets users create caricatures of their photos or photo subjects by distorting the pixels in a particular area of the photo 20 Reviewer s Guide Paint Shop Pro X Summary of New or Improved Features New Photo features The Smart Photo Fix auto corrects color brightness sharpness and saturation while letting users adjust or fine tune the suggested settings before committing to them The Makeover tools let users retouch or airbrush the faces in their photos to remove flaws just like magazines do for their models Users can choose between the Blemish Fixer the Toothbrush the Suntan Brush and the Wrinkle Fixer Users can quickly zap red eye from their photos with the click of a button using the Red Eye tool The Object Remover makes it easy to remove unwanted or difficult to clone portions of images and fillsin the removed detail with portions of the remaining photo With one click the One Step Purple Fringe Fix lets users remove the purple glow surrounding the edges of people and objects that can appear in many digital photos Paint Shop Pro X now offers the High Pass Filter one of the industry s most popular ways to sharpen digital photos With Black amp White Conversion and
8. asier to use and understand e With the new Pick tool users can select move resize and rotate raster and vector objects New Performance features e Paint Shop Pro X offers Faster Start Up speed so that users can view their photos in a flash e Now that Paint Shop Pro saves undo and redo data users benefit from Faster Undo Redo of multiple steps e Users can run an automatic script to save time when opening batches or single images using File Open Pre Processing 22 Reviewer s Guide Paint Shop Pro X Corel Corporate Profile Corel Corporation provides innovative software solutions that help millions of value conscious businesses and consumersin more than 75 countries improve their productivity The company is renowned for itspowerful software portfolio which combines innovative photo editing graphics creation vector illustration and technical graphics applications with office and personal productivity solutions Corel s flagship products include the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite the WordPerfect Office suite Corel Painter Natural Media painting and illustration software and the Paint Shop family of digital photography and image editing software For more information please visit www corel com q Shop Pro X Reviewer s Guide 23 Corel Corporation 1600 Carling Ave Ottawa ON Canada K1Z 8R7 COREL wvvw corel com Printed in Canada PR Manager Paint Shop Product Line Media Contact North America
9. ate the illusion that the photo was taken while the subject was in motion From the menu choose Adjust Blur Radial Blur In the Blur Type group box of the Radial Blur dialog box choose Zoom In the Before preview window move the crosshair until it is centered over the main focal point of the photo In the Center group box enter a value above 50 in the Protect center field This will keep the main focal point of the photo in focus Click OK Creating a Fun Photo Caricature The Warp Brush tool lets you create caricatures of photos or photo sub jects by distorting the pixelsin a particular area of a photo Open a photo that you want to transform into a caricature On the Learning Center palette click the Home button then click Effects Warp Photos With the Warp Brush tool click and drag anywhere on the image to distort the pixels in that area You can set the size of the Warp Brush tool by adjusting the Size control on the Tool Options palette You can remove distortions by clicking the Iron Out or Unwarp buttons on the Tool Options palette and drawing over the warped area Note If you cannot see the Tool Options palette you can toggle it on or off by pressing F4 To finalize the warps click the Apply checkmark button on the Tool Options palette Before 16 Reviewer s Guide Paint Shop Pro X Corel Paint Shop Pro X includes Corel Photo Album 6 Standard Edition that provides many creative proje
10. color and adjust the objects in photos there s much more that users can do with Paint Shop Pro From converting color photosto black and white to adding stunning artistic effects Paint Shop Pro providesthe toolsto accomplish virtually anything a user s imagination dreams up After E Before New BSW Conversion and B amp W Infrared Film Conversion effects With Black White Conversion and Black White Infrared Conversion filters users can control the contrast strength and adjust the grain level of their photosto simulate real black and white and infrared film Give it a try Converting a photo to Infrared Black and White Open the photo that you want to convert to black and white This effect works best on photos with plants or green vegetation On the Learning Center palette click the Home button then click Effects Convert to Infrared In the Infrared Film dialog box adjust the values in the Strength Flare and Grain controls until you are satisfied with the result Click OK Before New Color Management The new Color Management engine lets users read and save color profile data in their files Color Management also helps users ensure the colors that they see onscreen will match their printed output In addition Paint Shop Pro supports CMYK output for commercial printers Paint Shop ProX Reviewer s Guide 15 Give it a try Adding Motion Blur to a still image You can add Motion Blur to a photo to cre
11. ct templates and simple features to help users find photos fast and share memories with family and friends including e anew Quick E Mail feature that quickly attaches photos to e mail e anew fast and easy Quick Print feature that remembers user settings e multiple options for sorting and viewing photo collections e andanew Quick Show feature that lets users instantly create photo slide shows Organize and Share Corel Paint Shop Pro X includes Corel Photo Album 6 Standard Edition to help users organize and share their photos taking the effort out of managing photo collections While Paint Shop Pro provides a wealth of creative effects and fixes Corel Photo Album 6 offers an array of creative project templates for showcasing organizing and sharing photos Asthe perfect partner to Paint Shop Pro Corel Photo Album 6 offers quick easy to use options for organizing photo collections Corel Photo Album includes the Corel Photo Downloader that instantly downloads images from a digital camera or card reader In addition users can choose from a myriad of methodsto organize share and showcase their photos New Quick E mail With just a few clicks the Quick E mail feature of Corel Photo Album 6 instantly attaches photos to an e mail for sharing with others New Quick Print The Quick Print feature remembers user settings to make printing photos faster and easier than ever before New Find panel The Find panel in C
12. dges You can click as many times as it takes to cleanly trace the edge the tool will find the edge for you as you go Double click to complete the selection Choose Edit Copy or press Ctrl C Choose File New to open the New Image dialog box In the Image Dimensions group box select Inches from the Units drop list and set the Width and Height controls to 5 Set the Resolution to 180 and choose Pixels inch from the drop list In the Image Characteristics group box mark the Raster Background option and click on the Color swatch 10 In the Material Properties dialog box click the Pattern tab choose a pattern and click OK 11 Click OK to create the new image 12 Choose Edit Paste As New Layer and use the Pick tool to adjust the size of the person or object 14 Reviewer s Guide Paint Shop ProX Corel Paint Shop Pro X gives users simple straightforward graphics tools and creative effects that let them give their photos a unique and exciting look including e new B amp W Conversion and B amp W Infrared Film Conversion filters enable users to create stunning effects e anda new Color Management engine that ensures onscreen colors will match printed output Graphics and Effects Unlike other software packages in this category Corel Paint Shop Pro X includes an array of graphics tools and creative effects that help users transform their photos into something truly unique While it s fun to correct the
13. ed customer focus we ve streamlined feature implementation to ensure that users can complete photo editing tasks more quickly and more easily navigate through typical workflows We ve also grouped features and commandsto provide users with faster access to the tools that they use most New The Corel Paint Shop Pro X Learning Center A revolutionary approach to learning the Learning Center is a step by step guide that provides quick access to the instructions and tools needed to complete an array of common photo editing tasks The groundbreaking Learning Center was designed to ensure that anyone can harnessthe power of advanced photo editing regardless of their previous software experience It builds user confidence by helping them complete tasks within seconds of launching Paint Shop Pro X resulting in higher levels of customer satisfaction and enjoyment from the software Corel Paint Shop Pro X Flower After Il jpg E BB Men Jenge Pela Effeco Leyes Objecta Sejeciiona Mledow Helen D sAd Ua Ss gt m BA W Enharcephoto palettes ES Presets Zoom Zoom out in Zoom more Actual size Aad 3 m gt Syl aa ARIA Learning Center i ium cad m Am 2 Flower After ll jpg 30 Background SEE Get Photos gE m y E Get photos from your camera PC gt or scanner Adjust gt Make your photos look their best Retouch and Restore gt Remove flaws from your photos Collage gt Combine mu
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15. ets them use scriptsto apply fixesto batches of images and users can also convert batches of images to a different file format Perspective Correction tool With the Perspective Correction tool users can fix buildings landmarks or objectsin their photos that appear to be in the wrong perspective or that were taken from an angle other than directly in front Lens Correction filters Paint Shop Pro continues to provide excellent Lens Correction filters that help users correct common photo distortions such as fish eye barrel and pincushion Photos with fish eye distortions appear as if they were pasted onto a sphere or blown up like a balloon Photos with barrel distortions appear as if they were pushed out at the center Photos with pincushion distortions appear asif they were pushed in at the center Straighten tool The Straighten tool lets users quickly align crooked photos and automatically crop off the edges Users can also re align an entire photo with any line in the photo using the Straighten tool Before Scratch Remover The Scratch Remover tool instantly removes scratches power lines telephone poles and other linear flaws or distractions from photos This tool is particularly useful for removing scratches or cracks when restoring old photos Clone tool The Clone tool lets users cover flaws in their photos by copying detail from a neighboring area Users simply choose a source location and then draw over the flawed are
16. f creativity waiting for them to explore Paint Shop Pro X now includes Corel Photo Album 6 Standard Edition for organizing and sharing photos With drag and drop simplicity users can showcase their photos by using Corel Photo Album to create sophisticated photo collages calendars e cards greeting cards album pages and more New Corel Photo Album 6 Standard Edition Corel Photo Album 6 includes hundreds of new drag and drop project templates organization features and sharing options This new application isthe perfect complement to Paint Shop Pro X and gives users many optionsfor organizing sharing and showcasing their photo collections Give it atry Creating a Photo Calendar Choose File Launch Corel Photo Album On the Find panel choose the folder containing the imagesthat you want to use Click the Create tab and click Calendar Select a month from the Month drop list and a year from the Year drop list and click OK Thumbnail previews of the calendar layouts display in the Settings panel On the Settings panel select a Layout for your calendar From the Image Strip on the right of the application window simply drag your photo onto the calendar layout To save your calendar click Save To print your calendar click Print 12 Reviewer s Guide Paint Shop Pro X Corel Paint Shop Pro X provides many features that let users create elegant projects with their photos including e Corel Photo Alb
17. has ever taken a photo already knows that conditions aren t always ideal and results aren t always as expected Whether it s a lack of brightness or the common phenomenon of red eye Paint Shop Pro X provides powerful easy to use tools to unlock the full potential of every photo From the basics of rotating and cropping to more advanced tasks like fade correction and removing digital camera noise Paint Shop Pro helps users bring out the very best in every image A direct result of user feedback the Adjust and Retouch tools have been grouped together for easier access in Paint Shop Pro X When we talked to our users they told usthat digital darkroom tasks such as fixing exposure and lighting problems as well as retouching and editing portions of photos were the most important tasks that they wanted to accomplish New Smart Photo Fix The new Smart Photo Fix analyzes a photo and suggests settings to auto correct color brightness sharpness and saturation all in one step Completely flexible users can apply the one click fix or experiment further by manually fine tuning the settings At any point if users decide that they prefer the results of the initial fix they can quickly reapply the suggested settings Paint Shop Pro X gives users the flexibility to experiment freely and the confidence that they can always revert to their starting point Before After Give it a try Using Smart Photo Fix Open the photo that you want to improve
18. hoto Fix command automatically adjusts the color balance contrast clarity and saturation of an image It also smooths photo edges and sharpens an image Background Eraser The Background Eraser tool lets users easily remove unwanted backgrounds while retaining the fine detail in their photos Before During RAW file format support Paint Shop Pro X continues to support the RAW file format Users can open enhance process and convert imagesthat were output from digital cameras to the RAW file format Picture Tubes A longtime user favorite the Picture Tube tool lets users paint on their photos with a collection of professionally designed artistic elements For example users can add butterflies and beetlesto a picnic setting fill an aquarium with fish or frame a picture with holly Picture Tubes are available in a variety of themes including Animals Artistic Embellishments Nature Photo Objects and Plants and Leaves Users can also create their own picture tubes A E e o T i i I i 1 I Picture Tubes Paint Shop Pro X Reviewer s Guide 19 Scripting A Paint Shop Pro powerhouse scripting can save users tremendous amounts of time especially when working with batches of images Users simply record a series of commands and then play them back to process an image or batch of images Batch Processing Users can easily process batches of images with Paint Shop Pro The Batch Process command l
19. ltiple photos Text and Graphics Turn your photo into something gt y more Effects gt Add artistic effects to your photos Print and Share gt Print e mail and share photos v 2 BQH lt Pan Tool Click and drag to pan images larger than the window Pr 1280 x 960 x RGB 8 bits channel Paint Shop Pro X Reviewer s Guide 7 Especially helpful for new users the powerful Learning Center even selectsthe necessary tool for a chosen task making it easy to identify toolsand access features while learning the application The Learning Center is context sensitive providing relevant information on how to use the currently selected tool In addition the Learning Center is completely flexible and adapts to the requirements of individual users For example more experienced users may use it to accesstheir favorite tools more quickly or they may opt to turn it off and navigate independently through the program New Browser palette The Browser palette has been integrated into the Paint Shop Pro X workspace to make it even easier for usersto access view organize and work with their images Dynamic zooming options allow maximum precision and control when viewing photos The ability to view EXIF metadata within the Browser palette helps users work more efficiently with their images and photo collec tions Give it a try Browsing your PC for photos 1 On the Learning Center palette click Get Photos 2 Click Brow
20. lts right out of the box It also provides the breadth and depth of professional featuresto let users grow into the program astheir curiosity and experience develops Paint Shop Pro X gives users all of the tools support and guidance needed to unlock the full potential of every photograph with plenty of opportunities to experiment freely Photo Hobbyists Photo hobbyists are serious about taking pictures and often carry their camera with them at all times They re ready to capture photo opportunities in every situation and they want simple tools that enable them to enhance their photos and inject their own personal touches Photo hobbyists like to experiment with new technologies and techniques and appreciate the ability to undo or redo an unlimited number of steps Paint Shop Pro X provides photographers of all skill and experience levels with tools that balance the efficiency of quick fixes with the power of precision photo editing controls Professional Photographers Professional and semi professional photographers derive income from their photography They don t mind investing in new technology and are continually seeking new methods of optimizing their photos However they don t want software to interfere with their vision by locking them into a workflow Busy professionals expect software to inspire them creatively without adding time to their workflow Paint Shop Pro X offers professional photographers a world of creative possibilitiest
21. ns e Wrinkle Fixer using the Scratch Remover tool users can smooth out the lines typically found around eyes mouths and on foreheads After Blemish Fixer Before Blemish Fixer Give it a try Using Makeover tools 1 Open the photo with a person whose look you want to touch up 2 On the Learning Center palette click the Home button click Retouch and Restore and then click Makeover 3 On the Tool Options palette choose one of the following Makeover tools e Blemish Fixer e Toothbrush e Suntan Brush Note If you cannot see the Tool Options palette you can toggle it on or off by pressing F4 4 To apply each makeover fix click in the appropriate area of the photo 10 Reviewer s Guide Paint Shop Pro X New Red Eye tool The new Red Eye tool lets users quickly zap red eye from photos with just one click This precision tool corrects red eye in subjectsthat are facing the camera as well asthose subjects that are in profile Before New Object Remover The new Object Remover lets users seamlessly extract unwanted elements from photos intelligently filling in the resulting gaps with appropriate background detail ne I Before After Paint Shop Pro X Reviewer s Guide 11 Create and Collage Corel Paint Shop Pro X includes a wealth of featuresthat were designed to inspire usersto do more with their photos When users have finished adjusting enhancing or retouching photos there s another world o
22. o e mail Corel Photo Album also lets users upload their favorite photosto photo sharing Web sites From greeting cards calendars and photo albums to more creative projects like magazine covers collages and CD labels Corel Photo Album gives users unlimited opportunities to showcase their photos New features and enhanced performance The new features and enhancements in Paint Shop Pro X reflect Corel s commitment to continuous investment and innovation on behalf of its customers To improve productivity and increase user enjoyment the user interface Ul has been redesigned to make it even easier to access the most commonly used tools The redesigned Ul helps users complete photo editing tasks by making it even easier to navigate through typical photo editing workflows The most commonly used tools have been reorganized and grouped logically by task for easier user discovery In addition the overall performance of Paint Shop Pro has been improved resulting in faster startup times and increased stability for larger more detailed files Paint Shop Pro X also supports more than 50 industry standard file formats including JPG TIF GIF RAW PSD SVG BMP and PNG Paint Shop Pro X Reviewer s Guide 1 2 The new Learning Center organizes tools into categories for efficient access improving productivity for new and seasoned users alike Within seconds of launching the software the groundbreaking Learning Center helps users harness the p
23. o explore and an array of powerful professional yet easy to use tools that won t slow them down Paint Shop Pro X Reviewer s Guide 3 4 Small Business Owners Small business owners use photography to augment their business They recognize the importance of using professional quality photos and graphics in their marketing and promotional materials They may also wear many hats having to perform multiple jobs at once and produce professional results quickly Many small business owners don t have the time to invest in learning complex software Paint Shop Pro X offers the groundbreaking Learning Center to make it easy for new usersto achieve professional quality results right out of the box sd Arts and Crafts Enthusiasts Arts and crafts enthusiasts take pictures mostly for pleasure and enjoy working on creative projects in their spare time They often use photos or create graphicsto add colorful imagery to their projects With the explosion of digital camera technology more people are exploring the realm of digital arts and crafts Projects such asscrapbooking digital painting photo restoration and genealogy are all possible with Paint Shop Pro X In addition Paint Shop Pro includes an impressive collection of graphics templates and digital artstoolsthat give users a wide range of simple creative optionsto personalize their projects Reviewer s Guide Paint Shop Pro X What s included with Corel Paint Shop
24. of free hard drive space 1024 x 768 resolution display 16 bit color Macromedia Flash Player 7 included Recommended System Configuration 1 0 GHz processor or faster Windows XP 512 MB of RAM 500 MB of free hard drive space 1024 x 768 resolution display 32 bit color 6 Reviewer s Guide Paint Shop Pro X The redesigned Corel Paint Shop Pro X user interface accelerates learning and increases productivity by e providing users with the new Learning Center palette that logically groups tools into common photo editing tasks so they can quickly and easily access the tools they need e providing a new Browser palette that makes it easier than ever for users to access view organize and work with their images e and by providing a fully customizable workspace that ensures that users can work in the way that they re most comfortable Top New Features Corel Paint Shop Pro X continues its tradition of providing outstanding new features that were designed to help users get the most out of every photo and achieve professional looking results every time Regardless of the user s level of experience with photo editing software Paint Shop Pro X combines powerful creative features with unmatched ease of use Redesigned User Interface Accelerates Learning and Increases Productivity The Paint Shop Pro X user interface Ul has been redesigned to accelerate learning and increase productivity Through an increas
25. orel Photo Album 6 gives users multiple options for browsing the photos on their PC Users can sort and view photos by Calendar File Folders Keywords Favorite Folders or Collections For example users can sort their photos by the date that they were taken Give it a try Browsing photos by date 1 Choose File Launch Corel Photo Album 2 On the Find panel choose Calendar from the Find using drop list 3 Using the calendar on the Find panel select a date to view the photos that were taken on that date New Quick Show The new Quick Show feature lets users instantly create a slide show using the photosin the currently selected folder Give it a try Creating a slide show Select the folder that contains the images that you want to use fora slide show Choose Share Slide Show gt Save Slide Show asa Movie In the Make Movie dialog box type a number in the Seconds Frame field Click Browse to choose the folder in which to save your movie Click OK Your images will immediately be wrapped up into a QuickTime movie ready to view or e mail Paint Shop Pro X Reviewer s Guide 17 Familiar Favorites With Corel Paint Shop Pro X longtime users can continue to enjoy their favorite features that have traditionally driven customer satisfaction The following easy to use features continue to inspire hobbyists and professionalsto do more with their photos One Step Photo Fix With just one click the One Step P
26. orelDRAW Corel Painter Corel Photo Album Natural M edia Paint Shop Pro Picture Tubes and WordPerfect are trademarks or registered trademarks of Corel Corpora tion and or its subsidiaries in Canada the U S and or other countries Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macromedia Flash is a trademark of Macromedia Inc Other product font and company names and logos may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies COREL PaintShop Pro X Contents 1 Introducing Corel Paint Shop Pro X A complete digital photography toolkit occcccococcnnccnoccnnccnncnnnonancnnnnnonncnnonanconoononcnnnnnnrnonnnnannns 1 New features and enhanced performance usssessseennennnnennennnennnnnnnnonnnnnnennnnnnnnonnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnennnnennnnnne 1 2 Corel Paint Shop Pro 6 X Customer Profile AA EP A 3 Profesional Photographers usina ddr 3 Small Business OWN Sasini nada 4 ATES and Cra tes ENUS SE See ote ed 4 3 What s included with Corel Paint Shop Pro X PTO ICANN VS ee ee ee Re ee realer 5 e EE o O OO ee ee 5 Printed DO CLITA AO ee ae ee acee 5 Electronic DOCU Menta a ee ee ea nee 5 TYME MIN ee en TR ee een 5 Minimum System Requirements ccccccssseececesseeccceeueeeeseaeeeeeseeuseesauaueeesseaeeeesaueeeeeseaseeesaaeeeeessaneesenas 6 Recommended System Configuration u2222222000200000nn0nnnnnnnnnnnn
27. ower of advanced photo editing regardless of their software experience Unlike wizard driven features that lock users into predefined inflexible workflows the Learning Center lets users choose how much guidance they need A flexible step by step guide it provides quick access to the instructions and tools needed to complete many common photo editing tasks At any time users are free to turn off the Learning Center to experiment on their own The easiest wa Y to turn your Pictures into Professional looking Photos_4 Er y Er ad A i y k I Po u al xX O1g doyus uled COREL p X hics Organize i reate Grap amp Share Adj ust x Collage gt amp Retouch a Find any photo fast ji er hite a Convert to black amp w ize photo collections ze photo co en Be es a Paint with realistic art tools SE a ssa poet u Add frames ef eer Add text and shapes s Show eate calendars r books picture CDs amp more Oty i A M your Picture Fix any flaw a oki Rotate resize and crop tos Repair faded damaged z i or scratched photos int Reviewer s Guide Paint Shop Pro X Corel Paint Shop Pro X Customer Profile Corel Paint Shop Pro X offersthe broadest range of functionality for novices hobbyists and professionals alike With its unique combination of easy to use tools and advanced photo editing features Paint Shop Pro X lets users create impressive resu
28. productivity gainsto its users ae Shop Pro X Reviewer s Guide 13 New Layers palette The Layers palette has been redesigned to make it easier to use and understand By providing a thumbnail view of each layer in an image the Layers palette accelerates productivity and increases user confidence because they can easily see what they are working on This new approach to layers provides a visual frame of reference that is particularly helpful to users who may not have previously worked with layers Users can view and select individual layers create new raster or vector layers create layer groupsto organize layers and more u gt ee cased Normal p a Give it a try Creating a Collage The Smart Edge Selection tool makes it easy to select irregular shaped areas of photos This tool is particularly useful for copying editing or removing the people or objects in photos Open the photo with a person or object that you want to remove and place in a different image or setting On the Learning Center palette click the Home button then click Collage Make Selections Freehand Selection tool On the Tool Options palette choose Smart Edge from the Selection type drop list Replace from the Mode drop list and set the Feather control to 2 Note If you cannot see the Tool Options palette you can toggle it on or off by pressing F4 Trace the edges of the person or object that you want to copy to another image by clicking its e
29. se 3 On the Browser palette use the drop list to select the folder in which to browse for photos Note If you cannot see the Browser palette you can toggle it on or off by pressing Ctrl B On the Browser palette drag the Magnifying Glass F slider to dynamically adjust the size of thumbnail previews Click the Image Information button to see EXIF metadata for each image To open a photo for editing in the workspace double click a thumbnail Customizable Workspace The Paint Shop Pro X workspace Is fully customizable to ensure that users can work in the way that they re most comfortable Users can easily arrange elements in the workspace according to their personal preference ensuring that the options and palettes that they use most are easily accessible 8 Reviewer s Guide Paint Shop Pro X Corel Paint Shop Pro X gives users an array of quick and simple tools to correct brightness color and flaws in their photos including e anew Smart Photo Fix feature that auto corrects color brightness sharpness and saturation e anew One Step Noise Fix feature that lets users remove excess graininess from their photos e new Makeover tools that quickly let users fix blemishes wrinkles stained teeth and pale skin e anew Red Eye tool that instantly removes red eye e anew intelligent Object Remover that lets users quickly remove unwanted elements from their photos Adjust and Retouch Anyone who
30. um 6 Standard Edition with hundreds of drag and drop project templates for showcasing photos e anew Pick tool that improves productivity by letting users select move rotate or resize objects e andaredesigned Layers palette that makes it simple to understand and work with layers Give it atry Creating an Album Page Choose File Launch Corel Photo Album On the Find panel choose the folder containing the imagesthat you want to use Click the Create tab and click Album Page Select one of the following page layouts e Vertical e Horizontal e Square Thumbnail previews of the album page layouts display in the Settings panel On the Settings panel select a Layout for your album page From the Image Strip on the right of the application window simply drag your photo onto the Album Page To add text to your album page click in the Click to add Text box on the album page layout and type your text in the Text field on the Set tings panel To adjust your text you can choose the Font Font Style Size and Color on the Settings panel To save your project click Save 10 To print your project click Print Bie ES Pappy Birthday to You gt Happy Birthday mann S Happy Birthday y Dear Jenna New Pick tool The new Pick tool lets users select move rotate or resize raster and vector objectsin their photos By combining all of these actions in one tool Paint Shop Pro X delivers significant
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