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I learnt PhotoImpact for 10 years in the 2000s. I still surprisingly use it for all the basics. I know Photoshop but always revert to PI. It covers all the bases, very dependable. I love it.
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MY PHOTOIMPACT PDF TUTORIALS:
Watermark: Signature & Full Image - PIX3![]() Use Text, Pick & Transform Tools to make a signature or full image watermark.
Making a Mandala - PIXL![]() Create a mandala using a photo and the path drawing tool.
(Download mandala-ufo.zip 8kb) Easy Face Filter Mask - PIXL![]() Create an unusual effect on a headshot using Mask Mode and a plugin. (Download girl.jpg 32kb)
Marble Statue - PIXL![]() Easy Eye Scene - PIXL![]() Place a scene within the iris of an eye.
Easy Foliage Backgrounds - PIXL![]() Create background foliage for objects or further painting.
Painting a Cat - PIXL![]() Use a line drawing as the base for painting a realistic cat with depth. (Download cat-ufo.zip 31kb)
Two Methods Comic Art - PIXL![]() Create two types of comic-book-like images from a photo - one glossy with evident lines and one hand-painted.
Adding Drama - PIXL![]() Create drama in an image by selecting a focal point and adding background effects.
QCP 3D Frame (Break Separator) - PIXL![]() Learn to use the Edit menu and Break command in the Quick Command Panel to create a simple 3D frame.
Painting with the Remove Scratch Tool - PIXL![]() Create unusual painting effects using bright paints and retouch tool.
Painting a Special Effects Seascape - PIXL![]() Paint a seascape using the Paintbrush, Gaussian Blur and Stagger effect.
Quick Ted - PIXL![]() Create a teddy bear using colour, brushes and standard selections.
Painted Texture Objects - PIXL![]() Use clipart to create old-fashioned objects with the textured pencil set to mode. (Download angel clipart 91kb)
Cropping Transparent Gifs - Gif Animator 5![]() Learn how to resize the background of animated or still transparent gifs using GA5's Edit/Canvas Size menu. (Download yay-uncropped.gif)
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Masking Using Format/Calculation - PIXL![]() Create a composite image using a mask.
(Download marble & horsemask zip 92kb) Adding Rain to An Image - PIXL![]() Create a tropical downpour.
Make a Jazzy Child's Pendant - PIXL![]() Use your own tiled jewel-coloured painting as the basis for making a pendant using the Standard Selection Tool and Button Designer.
Cut Out Photo - PIXL![]() Create a modern cut out image layered on a shaded page.
Double Gel Frame - PIXL![]() Apply a frame twice to make a double frame using PI's trace tool. (Download this task (1kb) if you wish. Instructions included)
Glass Valentine's Frame - PIXL![]() Create a glass frame adding an image and text for Valentine's Day. (Download hands image 13kb)
Glass Valentine's Frame - PI11![]() Create a glass frame adding an image and text for Valentine's Day. (Download hands image 13kb)
Colourful Pen and Ink - PI11![]() Use a photo and pen and ink effect plus saturation to produce a painted lineart image and create a task at the same time.
Valentine Necklace - PI11![]() Create a pretty gold necklace for Valentine's Day using PI's inbuilt stamps.
Valentine Door Hanger - PI11![]() Create a door hanger for Valentine's Day using paint, shapes and PI's embellishments.
Face Fill - PIX3![]() Combine a face and an arty image to create an abstract look.
Optimising for the Web & Forums - PIX3![]() Learn how to save your photos as jpg for the internet, particularly when you link from a forum to a larger image.
PhotoImpact Tips - PIXL![]() Learn a few tips to make using PI a little easier.
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MY PHOTOIMPACT X3 SNAPSHOT TUTORIALS:
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