Product Description

The only Corel-authorized reference to the powerful graphics tool used by millions

Written by an award-winning CorelDRAW illustrator, this guide explains how to create compelling graphics and vector animations for print and the Web using the latest version of CorelDRAW. You will find hundreds of expert tips and techniques that show how to take full advantage of all the unique features this powerful application has to offer.

CorelDRAW: The Official Guide uses screenshots, drawings, and step-by-step explanations to show you how to draw shapes, work with text, add color and effects, create animations, and much more. All of the new and improved capabilities of the software are covered in full detail.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #71587 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 892 pages

From the Back Cover

The Only Corel-Authorized Guide to CorelDRAW X4

Create fine art and commercial graphics with one powerful tool! CorelDRAW X4: The Official Guide shows you how to get a visual message across with impact and style; edit photos; build captivating layouts; and compose scenes in a clean, attention-getting style. Learn how to illustrate like the pros, justify and flow text around shapes, and truly understand digital color. You'll also discover how to create 3D objects, apply special effects, and integrate different media to build outstanding graphics. Packed with expert tips and techniques for creating professional-level art, this is your one-stop CorelDRAW X4 resource.

• Create drawings that mimic traditional oils and acrylics using Artistic Media, Smudge, and Roughen brushes
• Lay out complete page designs with layers, multi-page options, and preset page and label templates
• Import and format text, flow text around illustrations, and add drop caps
• Use CorelDRAW as a desktop publishing program
• Import and edit digital photos, including camera RAW files, and incorporate them into your designs
• Add special effects to your illustrations including dynamic lens effects and transparency
• Create 3D objects with the Extrude tool

Includes an all-new 8-page full-color section

About the Author
Gary David Bouton has used CorelDRAW professionally for more than 15 years and is the author of five books covering previous versions. He was a 1992 finalist in the CorelDRAW World Design Contest. A former advertising agency art director, Gary has received four international awards in design and desktop publishing and has written several guides on digital graphics covering the fields of photography, special effects, video editing, and 3D modeling.

Customer Reviews

Good support for Draw X4
I suppose I'm old-fashioned, but I like a good book to read! This one is well-organised and very informative, thus providing support for the manual that comes with the program. The colour section is good and the sample files are downloadable from the web - although it might have been nicer to have a DVD? All-in-all the book is worth the money.

CorelDRAW X4 Review
When you buy software nowadays you normally only get a help button on the screen or very basic instructions. This book enables you to look up a particular subject as well as pointing out what a great piece of software CorelDRAW X4 is. I have only just scratched the surface of what this software can do and the book is a great help.