CKCS Computer Classes

Digital Imaging using Corel PaintShop Pro for PC

Objective

In this class, the students will learn how to enhance their pictures using a digital imaging program. You will learn how to crop, brighten, lighten, and generally clean up your photographs for better presentation. The program used is Corel's PaintShop Pro. Students will also learn how to properly scan their old pictures and slides so they can be enhanced. In addition, students will learn more using text with their images, working with layers, straightening their photographs, and using scripts to create various presentations, such as a color-sketch or charcoal-sketch of their pictures. You will also learn how to restore old photos. You will learn how to take someone out of a photo and put them in another one. Students will learn to create a collage with several pictures.

Software used

The CKCS classroom provides Windows PCs with a recent version of Corel PaintShop Pro.

Requirements

Students should have completed Computer Basics or have learned basic use of a Windows PC.