Coreldraw 8 F/X: Inventive Techniques & Outrageous Effects [Paperback]

Shane Hunt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1997

Platform: Windows NT/95^M

Audience: CorelDRAW users upgrading to 8, Webmasters, graphic designers, computer users designing Web sites

Special Features: 96 color pages

About The Book-
CorelDRAW 8 f/x avoids the tool-oriented approach of typical user manuals, plunging readers directly into the world of sophisticated graphics and multimedia. Covering images for print, Web, and CD-ROM projects, the book helps readers push CorelDRAWs power to create trendsetting, "edgy" effects. Each project is broken down into a series of easy-to-follow steps, enabling readers to digest concepts and techniques before moving on. Special troubleshooting notes throughout help avoid problems and roadblocks.

Key Features-
Spotlights dazzling special effects and state-of-the-art trends and techniques like classic comic book, fish-eye lenses, and even tattoos!
Breaks each project into simpler components, with instructions, screenshots of dialogs, menus, and developing artwork.
Presents an array of effects divided into ancient, contemporary, and futuristic images.
Features a 96-page Color Studio, integrated with tutorials.
Highlights key projects with full-color illustrations.

CD Features: Examples and lessons from the book, ready for manipulation Custom Palette files, PreSet files, Pattern files created by the author Freeware, shareware utilities, fonts

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Whether you're new to CorelDRAW 8 or are already an accomplished user, this book can help you learn how to produce eye- catching artwork--commercial and otherwise--in this popular illustration package. The writer first gives you a brief overview of CorelDRAW, explaining vector and bitmap graphics, then delves right in to producing effects. Each chapter concentrates on different effects, so you can jump from one chapter to a much later one without a problem. Other CorelDRAW books, by contrast, are divided into chapters that build upon one another.

The effects include fire, liquid, ice, stone, scales, tentacles, rips, landscapes, collages, graffiti, tattoos, pierces, wire, knives, and chains. The middle chapters get even funkier and dwell on such topics as comic book heroes, satellites and starships, and graphics with a 1950s theme. Finally, you learn how to create shiny objects, gears, moving objects, buttons, patterns, and 3-D effects. The book is filled with illustrations and step-by-step instructions on how to create each effect. In the middle, there are almost 100 full-color pages showing examples of the many images. The companion CD-ROM includes project files and sample fonts and filters.

From the Publisher

CorelDRAW is the most powerful vector-based illustration package on both the Windows and Mac platforms. Also the most popular graphic illustration application in the world, CorelDRAW ships with thousands of fonts, clip art, and companion software.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 762 pages
• Publisher: Ventana Pr (November 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566048036
• ISBN-13: 978-1566048033
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,157,482 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a rereview from an eight month perspective, June 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Coreldraw 8 F/X: Inventive Techniques & Outrageous Effects (Paperback)

Somewhere in this long list of raves you will find my first review of this book. I gave it four stars. That was very high praise from me...back then when I had just finished the book and thought 5 stars was fawning. Now I know I was wrong. I finally put another book in the space CorelDRAW f/x was supposed to occupy on my shelf. It sits by my computer while I work, and frequently comes with me when I need lunchtime or waitingroom reading. I use this book constantly. I can't let my first review stand any longer. If you have any doubts about this book forget them IT IS WELL WORTH MANY TIMES THE PRICE! I intend to add the new version to my computer desk and book bag when I upgrade to CorelDRAW 9. And probably 10 and 11 and...

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A highly caffeinated Corel Draw Book (grin), April 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Coreldraw 8 F/X: Inventive Techniques & Outrageous Effects (Paperback)

Shane Hunt's Corel Draw FX is one of the best books for intermediate and advanced Corel Draw users. After you've learned your basics from the other Corel Draw books, buy this one. It's the perfect next step for people teaching themselves how to use Corel Draw. Shane takes you through the steps of making explosions, aliens, "mysterious pools of liquid" -- all inside of Corel Draw 7 and Corel Draw 8.

Shane Hunt's writing style is personable, logical, and very easy to understand and follow. What's more, his instructions really work!!

Somehow, after reading this book, I came away with a better knowledge of how to work smarter and not harder in Corel Draw (believe me, I know how to make my life difficult when using Corel Draw. Shane teaches you how to make your design sessions easier with Corel Draw).

And since saving time is always a big part of making a profit, Shane's techniques and insights (his way of looking at design problems) are invaluable. If you find yourself in one of those design doldrums, when no ideas are flowing from your fountain of creativity, and your muse just went on a coffee break, pick up this book for some snazzy ideas. If nothing else, the eye candy in the 96 page color section ought to re-animate your brain cells. But the tips and tricks of working smarter -- not harder are what really make this a great book to learn from.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's an easy to use book, June 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Coreldraw 8 F/X: Inventive Techniques & Outrageous Effects (Paperback)

I've even had a Corel novice use the book with no problems. She liked it MUCH better than another one in the standard style. It's an easy to use book written in a fun and useful style. Look at the many positive reviews..