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Paint Shop Pro 8 fast&easy
By Diane Koers
Publisher	: Premier Press
Pub Date	: 2003
ISBN	: 1-59200-097-5
Pages	: 424

		Dedication
		Acknowledgments
		About the Author
		Introduction
			Who Should Read This Book?
			Added Advice to Make You a Pro
		Part I:  Getting Started with the Basics
			Chapter 1.  Exploring the Basics
				Starting Paint Shop Pro
				Setting File Associations
				Understanding the Learning Center
				Examining Screen Objects
				Modifying the Screen Appearance
			Chapter 2.  Working with Paint Shop Pro Files
				Working with Files
				Opening Files
				Duplicating a File
				Closing Files
				Browsing Images
				Working with Multiple Windows
				Setting Autosave
			Chapter 3.  Discovering Drawing Tools
				Identifying the Tools
				Changing Tool Options
				Drawing with the Tools
				Operating the Airbrush Tool
				Drawing a Preset Shape
				Using the Pen Tool
				Viewing Your Work
			Chapter 4.  Working with Selections
				Selecting with the Shape Selection Tool
				Removing All Selections
				Using the Freehand Tool
				Making Magic Wand Selections
				Modifying Selections
			Chapter 5.  Understanding the Materials Palette
				Defining Color Models
				Making Color Selections
				Adding a Border
				Working with Materials
				Using the Flood Fill Tool
				Locking Color Choices
				Counting Colors
				Creating a Negative Image
				Introducing Grey Scale
			Chapter 6.  Editing Images and Drawings
				Clearing the Screen
				Working with the Erasers
				Cropping an Image
				Resizing the Canvas
				Distorting with the Warp Brush
				Picking Up Colors
				Replacing Colors
				Working with the Clone Brush
			Chapter 7.  Printing Images
				Printing a Single Image
				Printing Multiple Images
				Using Auto Arrange
				Printing Standard Photo Sizes
				Producing Thumbnails
			Chapter 8.  Using Help and Getting Assistance
				Searching the Program for Help
				Getting Help on the Web
				Contacting Jasc Software
				Review Questions
		Part II:  Working with Raster Graphics
			Chapter 9.  Developing Layers
				Creating Layers
				Viewing Layers
				Changing Layer Opacity
				Naming Layers
				Duplicating Layers
				Moving a Layered Image
				Reordering Layers
				Promoting the Background Layer
				Understanding Layer Groups
				Merging Layers
				Deleting Layers
			Chapter 10.  Forming Masks
				Creating a Simple Mask
				Saving Masks
				Applying a Mask
				Masking on Layers
				Editing Masks
				Removing a Mask
			Chapter 11.  Designing with Picture Tubes
				Using Picture Tubes
				Previewing Picture Tubes
				Saving New Picture Tubes
			Chapter 12.  Adding Effects, Filters, and Deformations
				Discovering Effects
				Working with Third-Party Filters
				Review Questions
		Part III:  Using Vector Graphics and Text
			Chapter 13.  Constructing Vector Objects
				Creating a Vector Layer
				Working with Vector Shapes
				Adding Vector Lines
			Chapter 14.  Editing Vector Graphics
				Selecting Vector Objects
				Deleting a Vector Object
				Resizing a Vector Object
				Rotating a Vector Object
				Arranging Objects
				Altering Vector Properties
				Naming a Vector Object
				Editing Nodes
				Converting Vector Objects to Raster
			Chapter 15.  Generating Text
				Entering Text
				Editing Text
				Defloating Text
				Deleting Text Objects
			Chapter 16.  Creating Text Effects
				Adding Bevels and Shadows
				Filling Text with Tubes
				Coloring Individual Letters
				Creating Reflection Magic
				Making Woodburned Text
				Converting Text to Curves
				Wrapping Text Around Shapes
			Chapter 17.  Designing Web Page Components
				Creating a Simple Web Background
				Creating Seamless Background Tiles
				Understanding Web Graphics Formats
				Previewing Images in a Web Browser
				Review Questions
		Part IV:  Special Photo Projects
			Chapter 18.  Removing Photo Red-Eye
				Opening the Red-Eye Removal Dialog Box
				Selecting a Red-Eye Removal Method
				Using Automatic Selections
				Adjusting Red-Eye Options
				Getting Rid of Red-Eye Manually
			Chapter 19.  Restoring a Photo
				Using One Step Photo Fix
				Removing Photo Scratches
				Modifying Contrast
				Adjusting Saturation
				Aging a Photo
			Chapter 20.  Working with Picture Frames
				Applying a Picture Frame
				Saving Images as Picture Frames
				Review Questions
		Part V:  Appendixes
			Keyboard Shortcuts
				Tool Shortcuts
				Menu Shortcuts
			Exploring Useful Web Sites
			Sample Effects
			Glossary

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