Through step-by-step illustrated instructions, Corel Draw! Made Easy developes an integrated approach to teaching. The book is task oriented rather than reference oriented; however, it does include a guide to menus, keyboard shortcuts, and clip art.

"Inside, you'll find crystal-clear, step-by-step instructions to guide you at an easy pace through the latest release of Corel's popular graphics program for IBM PCs and compatibles. The authors of previous editions of this best-seller have updated it to cover the new features of version 4, while retaining the successful format that has enabled tens of thousands of beginning and intermediate users to-gain-mastery of CorelDRAW! quickly and with confidence." "If you're a CorelDRAW! 4 beginner, or if you're moving up to CorelDRAW! 4 from a previous release or a different graphics program, you'll find CorelDRAW! 4 Made Easy the single most valuable first-timer's guide. From the initial keystrokes you take using the most basic tools to advanced graphics and text manipulation. CorelDRAW! 4 Made Easy rewards your efforts, guaranteeing you'll work with CorelDRAW! like a pro in no time."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The only official guide to CorelDRAW—fully updated throughout to cover all the new features of the latest release CorelDRAW X The Official Guide is the one-stop tutorial/reference for learning how to create gorgeous graphics for a variety of print and web uses. Veteran graphic designer and author Gary Bouton shows you how to use the new product features, and shows off beautiful graphics and techniques in this Corel-authorized guide. Packed with examples and techniques, this book delivers details no CorelDRAW user can afford to be without! Ideal for beginners through experts getting started on the new release, the book explains how to install the software, use the illustration and drawing tools, work with text, apply colors, fills, and outlines, apply special effects, and work in 3D. CorelDRAW X The Official Guide Offers hundreds of tips, tricks, and shortcuts that show how to get the most out of product features, not just what the features do Includes online access to 30+ video tutorials of hands-on instruction from the author, plus CorelDRAW native files, stock images for tutorials in Corel PHOTO-PAINT, custom typefaces designed by the author, and other useful starter pieces for learning CorelDRAW Includes a full-color insert demonstrating results of various filters and effects Provides a comprehensive CorelDRAW X reference as well as drawing tips and illustration techniques Discusses print and web use and potential issues Explains how to use PHOTO-PAINT, Corel’s image-editing tool

Unlock the full potential of CorelDRAW with this comprehensive guide, perfect for beginners and experienced designers alike. "Complete Course Mastering CorelDRAW" offers step-by-step instructions, practical examples, and expert tips to help you create stunning graphics, illustrations, and layouts. Inside, you'll find detailed tutorials on CorelDRAW's essential tools and features, from basic vector drawing techniques to advanced effects and design principles. Learn how to streamline your workflow, enhance your creativity, and produce professional-quality artwork with ease. This book covers: - Introduction to CorelDRAW and its interface - Fundamental vector drawing techniques - Advanced design techniques and effects - Efficient workflow and productivity tips - Practical projects and real-world applications Whether you're aiming to enhance your skills for personal projects or professional work, this course provides all the knowledge and resources you need to become a CorelDRAW master. Start your journey today and bring your creative visions to life!

The Only Corel-Authorized Guide to CorelDRAW X7 CorelDRAW X7: The Official Guide shows you how to create photorealistic illustrations, lay out text and graphics, import and edit photos, add special effects to vector art and photos, and transform 2D objects into 3D artwork. You'll also get expert tips for printing work that matches what you've designed on your monitor. Step-by-step tutorials based on downloadable sample files let you learn by doing. Explore and master CorelDRAW's menus, palettes, and dockers Add Paragraph Text, Artistic Text, and custom-shaped text to your designs Explore the new Content Exchange for access to new, exciting patterns and other fills Create the illusion of 3D objects with the Perspective and Extrude tools Dramatically edit objects with the Smear, Twirl, Attract, Repel, and Distortion tools Add elements of photorealism to your drawings with lens effects, transparency, shadows, glows, and bevels Combine photos with vector graphics in CorelDRAW, and perform advanced editing in PHOTO-PAINT

Attention, designers, it’s time to get serious about your creative process. For too long you’ve allowed yourself to go soft, relying on your software to do all of your creative work at the expense of your craftsmanship. This book will NOT show you how to use every tool and feature in Adobe Illustrator. This book WILL, however, teach you the importance of drawing out your ideas, analyzing the shapes, and then methodically building them precisely in vector form using the techniques explained in this book. In Vector Basic Training, Second Edition acclaimed illustrative designer Von Glitschka takes you through his systematic process for creating the kind of precise vector graphics that separate the pros from the mere toolers. Along the way, he’ll whip your drawing skills into shape and show you how to create elegant curves and precise anchor points for your designs. In addition to new illustrative examples throughout the book, this edition includes an all-new chapter on how to apply color and detail to your illustrations using tried-and-true methods that you’ll use over and over again. You’ll also get access to over seven hours of all-new HD video tutorials and source files so you can follow along with Von as he walks you through his entire process. Whether you’re creating illustrations in Adobe Illustrator, Affinity Designer, CorelDRAW, or even Inkscape, you’ll be able to use Von’s techniques to establish a successful creative process for crafting consistently precise illustrations every single time you pick you up your pen, stylus, or mouse. In Vector Basic Training, Second Edition, you’ll learn: The tools and shortcuts that make up a design pro’s creative arsenal How to use “The Clockwork Method” to create accurate curves every time When and where to set just the right number of anchor points for any design How to build shapes quickly using basic Illustrator tools and plug-ins Techniques for art directing yourself to get the results you desire Fundamental methods for applying color and detail to your illustrations