I have been getting a lot of questions regarding the custom rails that I have made. In the other How To blogs, I demonstrated using paint.net which is a free program but has limited effects options. I will now show you how to use Corel PhotoImpact X3 to create more complicated custom rails, backgrounds and animations. The program is not free, but it does have a 30 free trial that you can download. You could use this time to make several custom images. Here is where you can sign up and download the program. www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite/us/en/Product/1208530085897#tabview=tab6 This really is a great program with tons of effects options. It might make your head spin after using paint.net lol. There is no way that I will be able to cover all of the options, so you will have to do some investigating on your own. You may want to wait until I get the other blogs done on backgrounds and animation before downloading, so that you can get the most out of the 30 days. Have fun!
HOW TO MAKE A CUSTOM RAIL
1. Open Corel PhotoImpact X3
A. Click File and select Open
1. Find the rail that you are using as a base and click Open
B. There are several ways to apply effects to your rail
1. Click on Effect at the top of the screen
a. Select Fills and Textures
1. Select Kaleidoscope Fill
a. Click on the edit button to select a color
b. Choose a Pattern Template
c. Choose a Pattern Sample
d. Click OK to see what the new rail will look like
2. If you don't like the result then take the same steps as before and create a new one.
3. If you like the result then Click File and Select Save As. Rename it whatever you like just make sure you save it as a png file.
2. Click on Effect at the top of the screen
a. Select Fills and Textures
1. Select Magic Gradient
a. Click on the edit button to select a color
b. Click on a Mode button to select a pattern
c. Click on OK to see the result
2. Save your rail if desired or try again
3. Click on Effect at the top of the screen
a. Select Fills and Textures
1. Select Pattern Fill
a. Choose a Pattern Type
b. Adjust the canvas color as desired
c. Adjust the other settings if desired and click OK
2. Save your rail if desired or try again
4. On the EasyPalette click on Fill under Image Enhancements
a. Double click on the image that you would like to fill your rail with
b. Save your new rail or choose another image to use
END OF LESSON
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8 comments
Very nice indeed and worth reading by any individual interested in creating graphic designs..Thank you for sharing...
good luck on the tables!
thanks Lottie you ROCK
cheers Jonty
This is exactly what I need ! , I have paint.net and Gimp and
making table rings is annoying in those lol , gonna try this , ty !