Paint Shop Pro 8

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Using Text:

Understanding

Vector Graphics

In this chapter, learn how to create vector graphics for illustration and apply text to your pictures.

TECHNIQUES COVERED

Adding basic text elements Combining photos to make a calendar Creating basic vector shapes

Putting together a greetings card Special text effects Working with the Pen tool Working with brushes

TOOLS USED IN THIS CHAPTER

Airbrush (tool) Chisel/Cutout filters Grid Guides Inner Bevel filter Kerning (text) Layers

(Text) leading Pen tool Paint Brush (tool) Pencil (tool) Preset Vector Shape (tool) Text tool Text layer effects

Vectors: learning the basics

TOOL USED

Preset Vector Shape tool

Vector images are different to bitmap (raster) images. Whereas a bitmap ...