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Number of Pages: 143
Table of Contents
Legal Statement
Before You Go Further
Introduction
Chapter 1: New Features in PHOTO-PAINT X4
What Happens When You Launch The Application; The Quick Start Tab; The Gallery Tab; The Updates Tab
Chapter 2: Camera RAW
Before You Begin; Bringing Camera RAW Files into Corel PHOTO-PAINT; Working with RAW Files;
The Camera RAW Controls in Depth; Color Depth
Working with the Histogram; Reducing Noise; Sharpening Images or Reducing Noise; Additional Notes
Chapter 3: Improved Tone Curve
The Controls in Depth
Chapter 4: Live Text
Chapter 5: The Image Adjustment Lab and New Histogram
Features; The Controls; The Image Adjustment Lab Dialog Box
Chapter 6: Fast Masking Tips
1. An Inexact Science; 2. Save a Copy of the Original File; 3. Use High-Contrast Objects; 4. Masking with the Magic Wand Mask Tool; 5. Masking Using the Cutout Lab; 6. Feathering a Mask; 7. How to Get Rid of Fringe Pixels; 8. Defining Editable Areas by Using Color Information; 9. Working with Complex Masks
Chapter 7: Straighten Image
Before You Get Started; Straighten Image in Practice
Chapter 8: Photoshop Compatibility
Limitations of the Workspace; More Information
Chapter 9: Font Identification
For Best Results
Chapter 10: ConceptShare
Chapter 11: Monitor Calibration: The Key to Obtaining Accurate Color
Advanced Color Options; Embed or Attach Color Profiles; Additional Calibration Notes; Monitor Update; Color Calibration for Printers; Color Calibration for Scanners
Chapter 12: The Power of Objects (Layers)
The Objects Docker; Objects in Practice
Chapter 13: The Power of Lenses in PHOTO-PAINT X4
New Effects; Some Things to Consider; How to Create and Apply a Lens; Editing Lenses; New Lenses in Practice; Working with Lenses: Other Methods
Chapter 14: Understanding Web Page Graphics & File Compression
How Bitmaps Work; JPEG; GIF; PNG; The Web Image Optimizer; Compression with the Web Image Optimizer; Compression Issues
Chapter 15: How to Create Textures in PHOTO-PAINT X4: Part 1
Working with Geometry; Detail Level; Simple Shapes and Primitives; The Use of Different Materials; Using Software to Create Textures; The Reflective Quality of Objects; About Shaders; Other Controls; Texture Maps, Procedural Maps, Bitmaps, and Bump Maps
Chapter 16: How to Create Textures in PHOTO-PAINT X4: Part 2
Create Textures with Software; How to Apply Texture Fills; Additional Options; How to Apply Bitmap Fills; Tiling a Bitmap; Filling an Image with a Single Bitmap; How to Create Bitmap Fills; How to Import a Bitmap Fill; Other Options; Create Textures with Effects: Texture
Layering Textures to Create New Effects; How to Create a Tileable Texture in PHOTO-PAINT;
Real-Life Textures
Chapter 17: CRT/LCD Monitors: Which is the Best Choice?
How a CRT Monitor Works; How a LCD Monitor Works; Differences between CRT and LCD Monitors; Tips for Buying a CRT Monitor; Tips for Buying an LCD Monitor; Conclusion; Hardware Calibration
Chapter 18: 20 Digital Photography Tips
1. How to Buy a Digital Camera; 2. Keep Backgrounds Simple; 3. Use a Sturdy Camera Support; 4. Use a Photographer's Vest; 5. Carry a Pocket Gray/White Card; 6. Consider Buying a Lens Hood; 7. Memory Cards and Batteries; 8. Shooting for Type; 9. Use a High-Resolution Setting; 10. Shoot Both Vertical and Horizontal Formats; 11. Use a Polarizer; 12. Don't Use Color Filters on Location; 13. The Rule of Thirds; 14. How to Create a Cyclorama in the Studio; 15. Shoot Images on Overcast Days; 16. Shoot Images as Components; 17. Shooting Fireworks; 18. Low light Problems; 19. Noise Problem; 20. Shutter Lag
Chapter 19: How To Photograph Art And Flat Copy
The Importance of a Solid Camera Support; Photographing Art with a Tripod; About Lighting;
Lenses; Film; Light Meters; Digital Cameras; Shooting Art Outside; Inexpensive Tungsten Lighting; Photograph Art on the Wall; About Backgrounds; Glare Issues; About Dust and Lint;
Exposure & Vibration Issues; Flat Copy
Chapter 20: Quality Slide Scanning
The Scanning Process; ICC Profiles; Clean the Scanner Surface; Transparencies and Negatives; Start with a High Quality Original; Dust and Lint; Scan at the Right Size
Chapter 21: Scanning Issues and Troubleshooting
Skew the Document; Moiré Patterns; Cropping; High-Quality File Types; Problems with Artwork; Digital Camera or Scanner?; Scanning Black and White Negatives and Prints; Grayscale Scanning; Conclusion
Chapter 22: White Balancing for Accurate Color with Your Digital Camera
Light Contamination: How White is White?; How Digital Cameras Work; Color Balancing Issues Indoors; The Life Cycle of a Bulb; Fluorescents, Discharge and Cold Light Sources; How Do You Know When White Is White?; Problem Lighting Situations; Night shots; About White Cards; The True Meaning of the Term "White Balance"; About Camera RAW Files
Chapter 23: How to Create Consistent Web Layouts
1. Create a Storyboard; 2. Viewing Size; 3. Simplicity; 4. Consistency; 5. Image Slicing; 6. Targeting Your Audience; 7. Visit Forums; 8. Use Stock Photography; 9. Use Comps; 10. Use CSS; Additional Notes
Chapter 24: Hardware Review: Wacom Intuos 3
Included Components; Installation Notes; Tablet Design Changes; Performance Observations and Issues; Additional Features and Options; Conclusion; System Requirements; Pricing and Availability
Chapter 25: Hardware Review: Wacom Cintiq 12WX
Additional Notes
Chapter 26: How to Buy a Printer
Recommended Features; Ease of Use; Pros and Cons of Office Printers vs. Photo Printers; Paper Options; Inks; Pricing; Cartridges; Maintenance; Interfaces; Print Quality and Resolution; Duplex Printing; Postscript; Warranties; Multifunction Printers; Recommended Printers
Chapter 27: 12 Printing Tips
1. RGB to CMYK; 2. Use a Commercial Printer; 3. More Control; 4. Page Layout; 5. About Graphics; 6. Screen vs. Print Resolutions; 7. Open Type Fonts; 8. When to Use Bleeds; 9. Crop Marks and Color Scales; 10. File Formats; 11. Other Considerations; 12. Printing in Your Home or Office
Chapter 28: File Formats Supported
Ease-of-Use; PHOTO-PAINT File Formats Supported; New & Updated Formats Supported in PHOTO-PAINT X4; Adobe Creative Suite Formats; Adobe Illustrator (AI); Adobe Photoshop (PSD); Camera RAW; CorelDRAW (CDR); Corel PHOTO-PAINT (CPT); Encapsulated PostScript (EPS); PostScript (PS or PRN); GIF; JPEG (JPG); Portable Network Graphics (PNG); Portable Document Format (PDF); Computer Graphics Metafile (CGM); Cursor Resource (CUR); AutoCAD Drawing Interchange Format (DXF); AutoCAD Drawing Database (DWG); Corel Presentation Exchange (CMX); GIMP (XCF); Kodak Photo CD Image (PCD); QuickTime Movie (MOV); PaintBrush (PCX); PICT; HPGL Plotter File (PLT); Corel Painter (RIF); TARGA (TGA); Tagged Image File format (TIFF); Corel Paint Shop Pro (PSP); Windows Bitmap (BMP); WordPerfect Graphic (WPG); Other File Formats; Recommended Formats for Exporting Graphics
Chapter 29: PHOTO-PAINT Resources
Photography Resources