Creative Compositing with PaintShop Pro

Editing techniques,Artwork and Design

Created by: Corel Corporation
Changing the way people express and share their ideas

What Will I Learn?

• At the end of this course, Students will have gained an intermediate ‘working knowledge’ of Paintshop Pro.
• Enrolled Students will learn how to amalgamate various image sources into one ‘convincing’ composition, by using a variety of techniques to enhance realism and believability. Focus is also given to the necessary thought-processes, involved in creating a successful image, specifically:
• • Gaining the ability to assess the viability of image assets
• • Scaling, composing and positioning image elements for maximum aesthetic balance.
• • Using blending, lighting and colouring techniques to make a cohesive piece.
• • How to apply these ‘taught’ techniques in a commercial capacity.

Requirements

• In order to take part in the learning exercises, your system will need to meet the following requirements.
• • A Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP with the latest service packs installed (32-bit or 64-bit editions)
• • Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 or later (multi-core processor recommended)
• • 1.5 GB RAM (2 GB or higher recommended)
• • 1 GB of available hard-disk space required (2 GB or greater recommended)
• • 1024 x 768 16-bit color display (24-bit recommended)
• • DirectX 9 or higher
• A basic familiarity with Paint shop Pro is advantageous, although no qualifications, or special talents are required.

Target audience

• Our course is made with the intention of providing professional know-how, so that our Students can begin making genuine decisions about a potential career pathway within the field of image editing. A basic knowledge of Corel Pawnshop Pro is assumed, although the first section does offer a quick orientation guide for the ‘uninitiated’.
• Do this course, if:
• • You are looking to expand your knowledge of image editing techniques and Paint Shop Pro
• • You have professional aspirations within the relevant Industry Sector
• • You have a keen interest in creating Artwork and Design
• • You like learning with a hands-on approach (the course is practical in nature)
• Do not do this course, if:
• • You have no experience with image editing
• • You have no ambition to further your skills beyond basic image enhancement