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Getting Started with Corel Painter and Paint Shop Pro
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Getting Started with Corel Painter and Paint Shop Pro

Jump start your Paint Shop Pro photo editing skills & Learn to use Wacom tablets to create digital art
Last updated 5/2016
English
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What you'll learn

  • Turning average looking photos into studio quality head shots
  • Using tonal tools to create great looking outdoor shots
  • Using effects to create Instagram style photos
  • Turning a photo into a painting
  • Learn how to get your tablet set up for creating art
  • Use Corel Painter to draw and paint effectively to create visually stunning digital art

Course content

2 sections13 lectures39m total length
  • Removing Blemishes3:27

    Learn to remove blemishes with the blemish fixer in Paint Shop Pro by adjusting strength and burst size, and using the inner and outer circles for a natural finish.

  • Using the Tan Tool1:30

    Learn to use the suntan tool in Corel Painter and Paint Shop Pro to enhance portraits by darkening tones like makeup and highlighting lips and eyes for depth.

  • Retouching Eyes2:06

    Enhance eyes to create a high-end studio look by brightening tonal variation between face, hair, and background with the drop tool, then apply smart photo fix for a Vogue-ready finish.

  • Using Tonal Mapping for Outdoor Photos3:48

    Explore tone mapping to create an hdr look for outdoor photos by using smart photo fix and fill light and clarity to boost contrast and drama.

  • Adding Effects to Photos2:07

    Explore the right side effects palettes to layer filters, switch between traditional, daylight, and instant film styles, and share edited photos directly to social networks.

  • Turning a Photo Into a Painting5:11

    Learn to transform a photo into a convincing painting using tone mapping, smudge painting, layer copies, brushstrokes, and blend modes to create a painterly, authentic look.

Requirements

  • Some experience using a tablet and stylus and Corel software is helpful.

Description

The course "Getting Started with Corel Painter and Paint Shop Pro"has two distinct sections:

Section 1. Using Corel PaintShop Pro for basic image manipulation

This part dives right in to photo editing techniques with Corel's Paint Shop Pro X8. Here's what will be covered in this section:

  • Turning average looking photos into studio quality head shots
  • Using tonal tools to create great looking outdoor shots
  • Using effects to create Instagram style photos
  • Turning a photo into a painting


Section 2. Using Corel Painter and a Wacom tablet for basic digital art creation

This short series gives students a few projects to work on using the latest Wacom Intuos tablet and Corel Painter 2016. You will learn how to get your tablet set up for creating art, and how to use Corel Painter to draw and paint effectively to create visually stunning digital art in just minutes.

This course includes a drawing project and a painting project for you to hone your art skills using a tablet.

While absolute beginners can follow along with this course and create real art by the end, some experience using a tablet and stylus and Corel software is helpful.

This course is ideal for beginners to Corel software, or beginners to image manipulation and digital art. 

Who this course is for:

  • Absolute beginners