February 9, 2006:  Text 101- Basic Text setting and editing in PSPX.

Learn to add vector text to an image in PSPX. Explore several ways to edit the text by 1. Using the Pick Tool and 2. Using the Text Tool. PSP 9 users should be able to follow along by using the Object Selection Tool.

Tutorial is suitable for beginners to PSPX or for upgraders from previous versions who need a clear refresher on setting text. Viewlet Format

February 16, 2006: Text 102 - Basic Editing of Multi word multi line text object in PSPX.

Explore using the Text Tool to edit individual words in a text object. Change font, size, stroke, fill and style.  Also learn about leading values (line spacing) on a multi line text object.

Tutorial is suitable for beginners to PSPX, or those who need a refresher course in text editing. Viewlet Format.

February 13, 2006: Text 103 - Pixels vs Points Text in PSPX .

Explore the differences in use pixel and point units for text in PSPX and how resolution of the image affects both.

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March 30 , 2006: Text 104 - Text on a Path project in PSPX .

Part 1 - Use an image to form up a background for the text on a path.
Part 2 - Add a path and text to image created in part 1.

Use a photograph as a base for the text. Select and make new layer from part of image. Add effects. Then create a path, place text on it, adjust text position and properties, convert to raster and add effects making a compostion.  Please be sure to save the image between parts 1 and 2!

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April 24 , 2006:  Vector Basics in PSPX - Using the Pen Tool.

Use the Line/Polyline variant of the pen tool in PSPX to create shapes depending on the options set on the Tool Options Palette. Edit the shapes and explore the options for editing. Very basic tutorial! More vector basics tutorials to follow.

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April 27 , 2006:  Vector Basics in PSPX - Using the Bezier Mode of the Pen Tool

Use the Bezier mode of the Pen Tool to draw lines and curves as well as shapes. Edit with the edit tool. Learn the different node types such as smooth symmetrical, smooth asymmetrical and cusp and how each type affects the curve behaviour through a node.

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May 4 , 2006:  Vector Basics in PSPX - Using the FreeHand Mode of the Pen Tool

Use the Freehand mode of the Pen Tool to draw lines and curves as well as shapes. Edit with the edit too. Explore drawing in different directions to produce transparency in overlapping shapes and how to edit one shape to either remove or add the transparency using reverse contours.

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May 18 , 2006:  Vector Basics in PSPX - Draw and edit using Show Nodes

Speed up the vector drawing workflow by using the Show Nodes option for the Pen drawing tool in PSp X. Show nodes allows drawing and editing shapes without leaving drawing mode.

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May 25 , 2006:  Vector Basics in PSPX - Use Pen Tool to create a Selection

Here is a real world use for the Pen Tool in PSPX! Use as an alternate way to make a selection of part of a photograph. Advantage over the Selection Tools? The pen tool vector shape used as a base for selection is easily editable and reusable.  A fairly advanced tutorial. I suggest completing Vector Basics 101-104 before trying this one or be very familiar with vector pen tool.

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Requires: Frog1-3500.jpg  linked from within tutorial.