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L E C T U R E M1

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Working with Bitmaps (photo images)
- convert objects / text to bitmaps
- resample photos (smaller image size)
- understanding resolution

The correct method to trace a bitmap effectively
- using trace bitmap tool
- setting: line art / high quality image

How to trace logo's

Working with text nodes
- reducing the number of nodes
- wording with "dynamic curves"

Using the crop tool

Using the smart fill tool and the smart drawing tool

Using the eye dropper tool
- to match colours
- to match object properties

L E C T U R E M2

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How to trace images within photo's
- using edit bitmap
- using PHOTO-PAINT's magic wand
- using the mask overlay

Trace using create boundary tool

How to use the bevel tool
- the soft edge bevel
- creating bevel text
- emboss and recess text effect

Different ways of using the drop shadow tool
- to create bevelled objects (3D)
- to create a glow effect (background lighting)

Cut away the background os a photo
- using the cutout lab
- adjusting the settings / options

L E C T U R E M3

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Using the advanced powerclip option
- customizing powerclip as a shortcut keyboard
- creating a puzzle effect

Using the mesh fill tool

The different ways to use the graph paper tool

Advanced method of working with paragraph text
- creating text within a boundary eg. circle
- working with columns and frames
- fit text to frame tool option

Using the advanced blend options
- blend to full path
- rotating the blend
- creating a rope using the blend
- creating a zip using the blend

How to create a background (wallpaper)
- using create a bitmap pattern

L E C T U R E M4

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Enhancing a digital photo image
- using the image adjustment lab
- setting the exposure and colour
- setting the saturation and shadows
- working with snapshots to compare with the original image

How to sharpen an image with the unsharp mask tool

Merging two images with the transparency tool
- adding a vignette
- brush vignette effect with brush masking tool
- adding a lens effect to a brush vignette

-L E C T U R E M5

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Practical:
Create a logo
- using curves
- using effects to text
- using trace
- using blend
- using trim / weld

Create a business card
- setting page layout
- using fit text to path
- using drop shadow

-L E C T U R E M6

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