December 2008 - Graphics Feeds - English

Macro Monday: Hotfolders

How organized are the files on your hard drive? Do you have several folders where you store all of your working projects? I do this, but I also find that it can often be a hassle to move between the various folders when working in CorelDRAW. MacroMonster...

Published Mon, Dec 1 2008 1:00 by Graphics Unleashed

Filed under: macro-monday, project, folder

Toggle between view states in CorelDRAW

This macro toggles between 2 view states. By default, it toggles between Wireframe and Enhanced with Overprints.

Published Sat, Dec 6 2008 1:31 by Jeff Harrison's Daily Diversion

Tutorial Tuesday: DPI, PPI Pixels - Facts and Fallacies

The questions on this topic come in many forms. Most recently I saw someone asking how to increase the resolution of their screen captures. K.N. Pepper's excellent tutorial DPI, PPI, Pixels - Facts and Fallacies covers most of the information you...

Published Tue, Dec 23 2008 1:00 by Graphics Unleashed

Create Cool 3D Chiseled Graphics (part 2)

By Steve Bain In part 1 of this 2-part tutorial, we learned how to create the illusion of chiseled effects in CorelDRAW using very basic shapes. Now we’ll explore how to work with more complex shapes. We’ll also reveal how to add realistic...

Published Sun, Dec 28 2008 10:51 by CorelDRAW! Tips, Tricks & Tutorials

Filed under: coreldraw, Technique, illustration, Advanced, Special Effects, Tips, Depth effect, Bevels, Typography, Vector tools, 3D lighting

The Art of Paper Folding

By Steve Bain A simple fold can transform a flat sheet into many useful things. More complex folding can create delicate art or practical objects. Just ask anyone who’s worked in origami-the Japanese art of folding paper into unique shapes. Paper...

Published Wed, Dec 10 2008 9:32 by CorelDRAW! Tips, Tricks & Tutorials

Filed under: printing, design, Tips, Layout Strategies, Die cut, Kit fold, Gatefold, Folding formats, Finishing process, Quarter fold, Paper folding, Origami, Map folds

Tutorial Tuesday: Drive Traffic to Your Blog

Today we're going to talk about a great resource for those of you who are blogging, those who may want to start a blog or anyone who deals with the creation of a blog. The tutorial in question is actually an e-book written by Dennis Gaskill. Dennis...

Published Tue, Dec 16 2008 1:00 by Graphics Unleashed

Filed under: blog, tutorial-tuesday

Thursday Tip: 50 Skills Every Real Geek Should Have

I don't know about you, but I certainly wear my geek badge with pride. Recently Maximum PC magazine did an article listing the 50 Skills Every Real Geek Should Have . Some of you can ace the test and others may be baffled. Believe me, I don't...

Published Thu, Dec 18 2008 1:00 by Graphics Unleashed

Filed under: thursday-tip, geek

Sunday Stock: Sign Templates

Last week I told you about artwork for highway signs . Today I thought I'd cover something a little bit more fun. We've all seen signs geared towards those with a particular hobby or that were just plain amusing. Sign Templates Volume 1 includes...

Published Sun, Dec 21 2008 1:00 by Graphics Unleashed

Filed under: signs, sunday-stock

Tutorial Tuesday: Easy Way to Create Calendars

Sometimes I wonder why Corel doesn't mention some of the great features that exist in CorelDRAW. Probably the most powerful feature getting little attention is the Calendar Wizard. Today's tutorial will tell you not only where to find this powerful...

Published Tue, Dec 2 2008 1:00 by Graphics Unleashed

Filed under: tutorial-tuesday, wizard, calendar

Weekend Widget: favicon.ico Generator

You've all seen favicon.ico in action when you browse the Web. It is the small icon that appears next to a Web site address. It also shows up next to your favorite Web sites in the Favorites or Booksmarks menu of your chosen browser. Today I'm...

Published Sat, Dec 6 2008 1:00 by Graphics Unleashed

Filed under: icon, weekend-widget

Corel Graphics Tipps Part 1: resolution-independent scaling in Corel Photopaint

Hi folks, Pixel-based image editing lacks in one big thing: you can't scale up objects without loosing quality in resolution. That's a physical law of Image and Photo Editors, which is based in the nature of pixel-interpolation. Those who are...

Published Mon, Dec 22 2008 19:23 by ::moBlog::

Death and Resurrection by PowerPoint

Have you ever been inside one of those English-dubbed Japanese Monster Movies? I don’t mean being chased by some rubbery monster with curiously man-like proportions. What I am talking about is the experience of, in real life, having the sounds being heard...

Published Sun, Dec 28 2008 13:33 by Fleeting Glimpse Images Weblog

Filed under: powerpoint, Presenting, presentations, rehearsal, lyrics, christmas carols, church

Using Calculations in Corel Photo-Paint

Illustration copyright Stefan Lindblad 2008 Ever thought of using Calculations when either combining channels on a coloured image or photo, or just trying to get interesting effects applied to a photo or illustration? The latter is my tip this time. Interesting...

Published Tue, Dec 30 2008 9:17 by Stefan Lindblad - Art and Illustration

Filed under: CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT

Thursday Tip: Creating a Cutline

Sometimes the most asked questions are somewhat baffling. Not it isn't that this tip is the easiest thing in the world to learn, it is just baffling that it is so often needed. Or at least it is one of those things that people ask me the most often...

Published Thu, Dec 11 2008 7:18 by Graphics Unleashed

Filed under: thursday-tip, cutline

Pesky Problem: PowerPoint Picture Placeholder

How’s that for a little alliteration? The advent of Microsoft Office 2007 and the included major upgrade to PowerPoint has much to offer the presenting photographer. The creation and management of templates is greatly enhanced. In addition, a major graphics...

Published Tue, Dec 16 2008 11:47 by Fleeting Glimpse Images Weblog

Filed under: Photography, powerpoint, Software, Presenting, placeholders