How to create round corners in Corel Paint Shop Pro X2, and how to create soft edges
In this tutorial we are going to learn how to create round corners in Corel Paint Shop Pro X2. We are also going to apply an optional soft/faded edge effect. I have had several people request this tutorial, including my wife. Apparently creating rounded edges in Paint Shop Pro and/or Photoshop is a popular asked question among Mom’s. For this demonstration I used a beautiful photo of my cousin Jordan and his prom date. The photo was taken by my wife before they left to the 2010 South High School here in Eastern Kentucky. This tutorial can also be used to create round corners Read more
How to use displacement maps to create realistic overlay effects in Corel Paint Shop Pro
In this tutorial you are going to learn how to use displacement maps to create realistic looking overlay effects that appear to be actually painted onto the surface. Displacement maps simply follow the contour of any texture, and then produces natural looking distortion effects on the layer above it. For example, if you painted your name on a rock or tree in real life, the paint would follow the contours of the rocks or bark and there would be a natural distortion. However, in Corel Paint Shop Pro X2 if you paint text over top of a texture without using Displacement maps, the text wouldn’t have any distortions, it would just be Read more
How to apply digital tattoo’s using Paint Shop Pro
In this video tutorial you will learn how to apply digital tattoo’s using Paint Shop Pro. Have you ever considered getting a permanent tattoo? If so, you can use this technique to “try on” some digital tattoos. That way you can see if you like them before they become, well permanent:) I have used this same process for myself and several friends in the past, to help them/me decide on the best tattoo design. Even if you are not considering ever getting a real tattoo, this technique is still fun to play around with. You can also find a variety of nice tattoo designs at http://browse.deviantart.com/?order=9&q=tattoo%20designs&offset=0
For this tutorial I used the following stock photos. Read more
How to create aging effects/wrinkles with Paint Shop Pro
My boys requested this tutorial. I’m really not sure what to call it. I suppose how to make someone look older, or how to create wrinkles in Paint Shop Pro will be sufficient. Anyway, they (my boys) wanted to see what their mommy would look like when she got older. I have never attempted any aging makeovers in the past. Most people request the opposite, they want to look younger. I decided to give the aging makeover a try, and you can follow the steps I used to achieve this effect/makeover. It’s by no means perfect Read more
How to change colors in photo with Paint Shop Pro using the Hue Saturation Lightness tool
In this tutorial you will learn how to quickly change the color of any object in your photo using only the Hue/Saturation/Lightness (HSL) tool. This process is much more effective and cleaner than using the color replace tool. In my experience, the color replacer tool doesn’t always produce a clean color change. More often than not you will not get a realistic effect with just the color replace tool. In my opinion, you can achieve a more Read more
How to make eyes sparkle in Paint Shop Pro using Unsharp Mask.
This quick tutorial will demonstrate how to quickly sharpen the eyes in Paint Shop Pro to give them that extra little sparkle. With this little tip/effect you can make your photo subject eyes sparkle and stand out. This tutorial will take less than two minutes Read more
How to create a cat/human or other animal/human hybrid in Paint Shop Pro.
This tutorial will teach you how to create a cat/human hybrid. I know, I know, it’s a weird tutorial. However, my wife loves cats so much, I figured I’d turn her into one:) This tutorial is intended for you to use your own photos. I will just walk you through the basic techniques for achieving such an effect. Don’t get frustrated Read more
How to add retro effects to your photos using Paint Shop Pro.
In this tutorial we will add some cool retro effects to your photos using Paint Shop Pro. During this 13 steps tutorial you will learn about applying gradients, creating custom brushes, the mesh warp tool, the deform tool, layer grouping, and blending layers using blend mode. This tutorial was inspired by a Photoshop tutorial called Read more
How to create a panoramic/polaroid 3d style photo with Corel Paintshop Pro. - Video Tutorial
Here is a fun little project that you can do with some of your family photos. The kids love them, at least my does!This quick video tutorial will teach you how to create a panoramic/Polaroid 3d style photo using Corel Paintshop Pro. For this demonstration I used a beautiful photo of my son. Read more
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