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 | User Interface Walkthrough
We introduce the user interface of Paint Shop Pro and describe the various work areas of the tool. Specifically, we cover the the main editor, pallettes, toolbars, the express lab and the photo organizer.
7:02 mins |
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 | Toolbars and Palettes
We introduce the user interface of Paint Shop Pro and describe the various work areas of the tool. Specifically, we cover the the main editor, pallettes, toolbars, the express lab and the photo organizer.
5:62 mins |
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 | Organizing your Photos
Paintshop Photo Pro has just the right set of tools to help you with your digital workflow. In this episode, we show you how to keep your digital photos organized, rate them, add tags to make photos or groups of photos searchable and create smart collections.
5:77 mins |
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 | Combining Photos 1
This is Part 1 of combining photos. Here we go beyond the simple extraction we show in Part 1. We use the selection feature to move the objects "behind" the other objects in the photo to enhance the way the photo looks.
3:82 mins |
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 | Combining Photos 2
This is Part 2 of combining photos. Here we go beyond the simple extraction we show in Part 1. We use the selection feature to move the objects "behind" the other objects in the photo to enhance the way the photo looks.
2:93 mins |
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 | Blending Photos 1
In this episode we show you how to merge 2 photos. We take 2 different photos from a wedding scene and merge them to create a nice blended effect.
4:98 mins |
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 | Blending Photos 2
In Part 1 of Blending Photos, we show a simple 2 photo blend that uses of a mask layer. In Part 2, we show you how to blend photos using the brush pattern tool.
3:25 mins |
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 | Blending Photos 3
Here we take the technique further and explore more variations of the blending effect. We take another wedding photo of a couple and make it memorable by giving it a vintage grainy look.
2:50 mins |
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 | Express Lab 1
The express lab in Paint Shop Photo Pro is great for a faster workflow - make quick fixes, apply special effects and even delete photos - all in one single, user friendly and convenient work space. In this episode, we cover the many features and tools the Express Lab offers.
3:33 mins |
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 | Express Lab 2
The express lab should always be the first place you go to when you want to make quick fixes to Photos. In Part 2 of Express lab, we continue exploring the Express lab and look at a few more features of this amazing workspace.
3:50 mins |
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 | Selection Basics
The art of selection is an essential skill to master in any photo editing software. Paint Shop Photo Pro comes with some very powerful tools (selection tool, the free hand tool and the powerful magic wand tool) to help you in creating the perfect selection. In this episode we start off with some selection basics.
6:25 mins |
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 | Selection by Painting
An alternative method to creating selections is by painting. Once you make the selection, you can then apply special effects to that selection. Painting is great way to accurate selections.
3:83 mins |
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 | Selections - Isolating Objects
In this video tutorial, we show you how to isolate objects in a photo using the free hand selection tool. We show you how to use the "edge seeker" mode to make precise selections. We also show you how to modify your selection once you close the loop.
4:77 mins |
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 | Selection - Create a Dramatic Skyline
This time we show you how to make use of selection to enhance the skyline in a photo. We take an ordinary photo and make it dramatic by changing just the skyline while keeping the rest of the photo intact.
3:32 mins |
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 | Selection - Create Feathered Edges
Most people are amazed on how wonderful images look when they have soft edges. They have no idea how easy this is to do in PSP Photo Pro. In this video tutorial, we show you just that.
2:45 mins |
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 | Selections - Create a Stroke
Strokes are very useful in drawing outlines and creating simple shapes around objects. Unlike Photoshop, PSP Photo Pro doesn't have a specific tool for creating strokes but we can achieve the same stroke effect using the steps we show you in this video tutorial.
3:78 mins |
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 | Installing Third Party Plugins
In this video tutorial, we show you how to install third party plugins. Paint Shop Pro comes pre-built with many photo editing features. But installing third party plug-ins can definitely add extra horse power to your tool kit.
5:58 mins |
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 | Adding a Border
Creating a border around photos often adds a nice touch. You can either create a simple border or try some of these themed frames such as Birthday, Film, Halloween, Graduation etc. We show the many variations with borders.
3:32 mins |
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| PaintShop Pro Creative Techniques | |
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 | Soft Focus Effect on Portraits
In this episode, we'll make a model look much better by applying a soft focus effect on her face. Sometimes you see too much detail on a well executed photo, in those cases, a soft focus effect makes the photo more pleasing to the eye.
3:75 mins |
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 | Neon Glow Effect
In this episode, we take a photo of a motorcycle and apply a neon glow on it just like you see on billboards and restaurants.
2:67 mins |
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 | Vintage Look
Here we take a portrait of an Asian lady and give it a Vintage look. This is an amazing technique to bring variety to your potrait photo collection.
2:15 mins |
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 | Remove Objects from Photos 1
Many times our photos contain objects that are distracting. So Removing these distractions is a very common requirement and paintshop pro has some excellent tools to do this.
3:05 mins |
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 | Remove Objects from Photos 2
Here we focus on the various tools and techniques such as the smart carver to remove objects from photos.
3:92 mins |
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 | Remove Objects from Photos 3
Here we show you how to minimize distortions created in photos while removing objects. We show you techniques which will minimize distortions and not change the size of the original photo.
3:35 mins |
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 | Remove Objects from Photos 4
In this episode we'll remove objects from photos using a tool that you would never think of using.. Watch and find out..
2:82 mins |
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 | Remove Objects from Photos 5
Here we tackle a challenging photo and discuss the kinds of things you need to keep in mind while removing objects from photos - how to get a clean selection, how to minimize distortion, how to protect certain areas of the photo etc.
4:02 mins |
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 | Making Objects Longer
In this PSP Video Tutorial, we show you how to make objects longer. We take a mini car and coke can and stretch them to make them longer while looking natural.
2:77 mins |
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 | Convert Photo to Pencil Sketch 1
Pencil Sketching is a very popular effect and these types of photos make excellent gifts. In Paint Shop Pro, this a simple 2 step process. We show you how to do create simple sketch effects.
2:75 mins |
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 | Convert Photo to Pencil Sketch 2
To create the pencil sketch effect the quick way we are going to use an amazing feature of PSP called scripts! Scripts are nothing but recordings of your actions that can be played back again and again.
2:57 mins |
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 | Photo Touchup
In this episode, we show you how to correct small blemishes and imperfections in your photographs. Specifically, we show you how to remove pimples and wrinkles from close-up potrait shots.
4:10 mins |
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 | Photo Touchup Whitening Teeth
In this episode we continue with our make over tutorial and whiten a lady's teeth using PSP's built-in features for teeth whitening.
1:80 mins |
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 | Pleasantville Effect 1
The pleasantville effect-made famous by the movie Pleasantville. In this movie there are several scenes where the background is in B&W while the main subject starts to appear in colour. In this tutorial, we show just how to do that.
3:20 mins |
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 | Pleasantville Effect 2
Here we show you an alternate way of doing the Pleasantville effect. We take some sunflowers and keep some in color while making the other black and white.
2:35 mins |
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