Coreldraw X4 The Official Guide

The Only Corel-Authorized Guide to CorelDRAW X4 Create fine art and commercial graphics with one powerful tool! CorelDRAW X4: The Official Guide shows you how to get a visual message across with impact and style; edit photos; build captivating layouts; and compose scenes in a clean, attention-getting style. Learn how to illustrate like the pros, justify and flow text around shapes, and truly understand digital color. You'll also discover how to create 3D objects, apply special effects, and integrate different media to build outstanding graphics. Packed with expert tips and techniques for creating professional-level art, this is your one-stop CorelDRAW X4 resource. Create drawings that mimic traditional oils and acrylics using Artistic Media, Smudge, and Roughen brushes Lay out complete page designs with layers, multi-page options, and preset page and label templates Import and format text, flow text around illustrations, and add drop caps Use CorelDRAW as a desktop publishing program Import and edit digital photos, including camera RAW files, and incorporate them into your designs Add special effects to your illustrations including dynamic lens effects and transparency Create 3D objects with the Extrude tool Includes an all-new 8-page full-color section

The only official guide to CorelDRAW—fully updated throughout to cover all the new features of the latest release CorelDRAW X The Official Guide is the one-stop tutorial/reference for learning how to create gorgeous graphics for a variety of print and web uses. Veteran graphic designer and author Gary Bouton shows you how to use the new product features, and shows off beautiful graphics and techniques in this Corel-authorized guide. Packed with examples and techniques, this book delivers details no CorelDRAW user can afford to be without! Ideal for beginners through experts getting started on the new release, the book explains how to install the software, use the illustration and drawing tools, work with text, apply colors, fills, and outlines, apply special effects, and work in 3D. CorelDRAW X The Official Guide Offers hundreds of tips, tricks, and shortcuts that show how to get the most out of product features, not just what the features do Includes online access to 30+ video tutorials of hands-on instruction from the author, plus CorelDRAW native files, stock images for tutorials in Corel PHOTO-PAINT, custom typefaces designed by the author, and other useful starter pieces for learning CorelDRAW Includes a full-color insert demonstrating results of various filters and effects Provides a comprehensive CorelDRAW X reference as well as drawing tips and illustration techniques Discusses print and web use and potential issues Explains how to use PHOTO-PAINT, Corel’s image-editing tool

The Only Authorized Reference on CorelDRAW 12 Create compelling graphics and vector animations for print and the Web using CorelDRAW 12. Inside this Corel-approved guide, expert author Steve Bain teaches you how to take full advantage of all the unique features this powerful application has to offer. You'll learn to draw shapes, work with text, add color and effects, create animations, and much more. Featuring hundreds of tips, techniques, and shortcuts, plus a full-color section showcasing the extraordinary results of various effects, this is a must-have resource for anyone wanting to create stunning artwork with CorelDRAW 12. Learn to use "all" the new and re-engineered features in CorelDRAW 12 Master the latest drawing tools like the Smart Drawing Tool and the Virtual Segment Delete Tool Use object tools to create shapes, draw lines and paths, and arrange objects Take advantage of the new Dynamic Guides and Object Snap Modes Produce dazzling vector effects--distortions, contours, blends, transparency, drop shadows, and more Create 3D effects by adding perspective and extruding vector objects Discover all the bitmap filter commands and master print engine functions Create flawless Web and print graphics, HTML pages, rollovers, and Corel R.A.V.E. animations Boost your efficiency with styles, workspace customization, and VBA scripting Learn "all" the program shortcuts using an 8-page special guide Includes 8-page color insert and tutorial images online Steve Bain is an award-winning illustrator and well-known author and teacher. He has produced hundreds of expert design and illustration workshops, is a regular contributor to educational publications and Web sites, and has evaluated application features for Corel. Nick Wilkinson is an award-winning technical illustrator and is well known for the many powerful scripts that he has contributed to the CorelDRAW community.

The Only Corel-Authorized Guide to CorelDRAW X7 CorelDRAW X7: The Official Guide shows you how to create photorealistic illustrations, lay out text and graphics, import and edit photos, add special effects to vector art and photos, and transform 2D objects into 3D artwork. You'll also get expert tips for printing work that matches what you've designed on your monitor. Step-by-step tutorials based on downloadable sample files let you learn by doing. Explore and master CorelDRAW's menus, palettes, and dockers Add Paragraph Text, Artistic Text, and custom-shaped text to your designs Explore the new Content Exchange for access to new, exciting patterns and other fills Create the illusion of 3D objects with the Perspective and Extrude tools Dramatically edit objects with the Smear, Twirl, Attract, Repel, and Distortion tools Add elements of photorealism to your drawings with lens effects, transparency, shadows, glows, and bevels Combine photos with vector graphics in CorelDRAW, and perform advanced editing in PHOTO-PAINT

A manual on CorelDRAW, an illustration package used for text and graphics in both print and online. It discusses the software and features of CorelDRAW 11, providing technical information and advice, and an eight-page shortcuts guide.

CorelDRAW is the best known vector graphics software that helps you create interactive designs for printing, publishing and advertising. CorelDRAW X4 is the latest and improved version of CorelDRAW. Smart Interface, new tools and enhanced compatibility are some reasons why CorelDRAW X4 is the market leader.CorelDRAW X4 in Simple Steps offers you a quick and easy way to learn and master CorelDRAW X4. Simple language and step-by-step approach with lots of illustrations make this book an ultimate reference book. Be it a novice or a professional, CorelDRAW X4 in Simple Steps is useful for all.

The Corel-Authorized Guide to CorelDRAW®—Updated for CorelDRAW X8 This thoroughly revised guide offers complete coverage of CorelDraw X8, including the revamped interface and brand-new features. CorelDRAW X8: The Official Guide shows anyone—from a beginner to an experienced illustrator—how to create top-drawer commercial graphics and exquisite artwork. You will learn to draw photorealistic illustrations, use shortcuts to create complex art, lay out text like a pro, add special effects, and transform 2D objects into 3D graphics. The book features tips for printing high-quality work that matches what you’ve designed on your monitor. • Work in the customizable interface redesigned to reflect Windows® Metro style • Explore and understand the software’s menus, palettes, and dockers • Lay out brochures, flyers, and other multi-page documents • Add paragraph, artistic, and custom-shaped text to your designs • Search the Content Exchange for fonts, vector patterns, background designs, and the Get More docker • Use the Perspective, Extrude, Smear, Twirl, Attract, Repel, and Distortion tools • Incorporate lens effects, transparency, shadows, glows, and bevels • Put all the elements together in a professional, visually compelling way with layout and design tips from the author

The only official guide to CorelDRAW—fully updated throughout to cover all the new features of the latest release CorelDRAW X The Official Guide is the one-stop tutorial/reference for learning how to create gorgeous graphics for a variety of print and web uses. Veteran graphic designer and author Gary Bouton shows you how to use the new product features, and shows off beautiful graphics and techniques in this Corel-authorized guide. Packed with examples and techniques, this book delivers details no CorelDRAW user can afford to be without! Ideal for beginners through experts getting started on the new release, the book explains how to install the software, use the illustration and drawing tools, work with text, apply colors, fills, and outlines, apply special effects, and work in 3D. CorelDRAW X The Official Guide Offers hundreds of tips, tricks, and shortcuts that show how to get the most out of product features, not just what the features do Includes online access to 30+ video tutorials of hands-on instruction from the author, plus CorelDRAW native files, stock images for tutorials in Corel PHOTO-PAINT, custom typefaces designed by the author, and other useful starter pieces for learning CorelDRAW Includes a full-color insert demonstrating results of various filters and effects Provides a comprehensive CorelDRAW X reference as well as drawing tips and illustration techniques Discusses print and web use and potential issues Explains how to use PHOTO-PAINT, Corel’s image-editing tool