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Date: July 1st, 2018

Time: 5PM Eastern time (your time)

Topic: Let's Fix It (again)

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When you want to go from flat …

… to pop

create a whole decor
turn flat elements into standing ones
add 3D shadows
arrange your elements creatively

When one frame …

… is just not enough

create depth
play with out-of-bounds
and make your photos pop out

Turn something ordinary …

… into something spooky

turn people into vampires
turn a house into a haunted one
turn a relative into a ghost
make that ghost appear in a window

Black and white …

… can still dream in colors

use the blend modes
use the adjustment layers
use the hue/saturation/lightness

No need to search for kits …

… when you can display your photos without them

create a custom mosaic
show your photo through text
weaving with photos can be a unique project

Let’s Fix it (again) …

… instead of tossing those damaged photos

revive colors
fix damaged frames
replace missing sections
perform near miracles

Sharing your story …

… and reading it like in a magazine

create a simple cover
display text in columns
showcase photos in a unique way
build a table of content for all those pages

Your photos might be good but …

… you can use a few tools to make them better

improve the colors
remove unwanted objects
align crooked photos
re-frame photos of photos

You can frame your photos…

… to add depth and mystery to them

look through a window
add a fence layer
layer with trees and branches
even peek through a keyhole

It’s cold outside …

… and you can make it look even colder

add gentle snow falling (or a winter storm if you prefer)
add frost and snow on window panes
turn anything into blocks of ice

Don’t get intimidated …

… make it look and work the way YOU want

choose the workspace
change various attributes to suit your workflow
create your own toolbar
set the program to use your supplies, wherever they are

Don’t get framed …

… but frame everything else

save time with multiple borders
keep a template to reuse over and over
add fancy corners
create uniquely shaped frames with vectors

Let’s have fun this Christmas …

… all with PaintShop Pro

make your paper tree
create a custom bauble
print out gift tags for everyone

Words and art merge …

… to create unique messages

create a crossword effect on a theme
shape your words and phrases
follow a path of your choice

You can make art with words …

… for all kinds of projects

turn a phrase into a fun title
create a frame with an inspirational quote
make a word cloud on a theme

Textures can make a world of difference…

… in your project

see what all those settings are for
can you create your own textures?
textures or patterns?
some graffiti are at your fingertips

Don’t worry about taking a perfect photo…

… you can cheat just a little

correct the color
add depth with a blurred background
change the sky
add a Bokeh effect

You don’t have to settle for ordinary photos …

… when you can create a whole new world

change the surrounding
add some magical glow
combine unique elements
make a completely new world

Don’t blend in everywhere …

… when you can stand out

change the color of elements to match your project
have fun with photos (especially if they are not perfect)
paint grey designs
create those double exposure effects

No kit is needed …

… when you know how to use your PaintShop Pro

tweak characters in text
use spaces between text
create a cutout effect
and more…

Don’t discard those old damaged photos …

… because there is so much you can fix

replace missing sections
remove scratches
remove stains
remove blurred edges
and more…

Don’t get too distracted …

… and find a way to focus on the important things

add frames (different kinds)
add arrows and paths
add colors
and more …

Distortion is easy…

… and sometimes unexpected

you can curl a ribbon
you can flip papers
you can make waves
you can add shadows

Distortion is easy…

… and always fun to do

Make funny faces
Thread ribbons into smaller holes
Turn straight lines into doodles
Make a colorful sky appear
and more

Christmas is coming…

… always sooner than you think

Create a 3D star with realistic shading
Create a template to make more stars
Add custom glitters for a festive effect
A few tricks to create a holiday swag with decorations

A threaded option…

… without a needle

Stitch with regular fonts
Stitch with special fonts
Stitch with a brush
Create a realistic shadow for stitches

A different perspective…

… that you can create yourself

Flip elements
Curve elements
Straighten angled photos

How about a new perspective…

… and create it from scratch

Build a deck
Add some railings
lift some papers

Templates, left and right…

… to help you complete your projects faster

Add photos without measuring
Clip papers to fun shapes
Cluster elements faster
Add shadows easily

Ribbons, straight or not…

… you CAN get tied into a knot

make it easy and know what example to pick
measure and warp as needed
add the correct light and shading to make it look real

Ribbons, ribbons, ribbons…

… and stuff to do with all of them

go from straight to curled
create an alphabet or title with them
weave them to make a unique frame

Get your photos to stand…

… out, and in your photo

a simple out of bound technique
a double out of bound (and in of bound)
use elegant frames too

How to turn your boring ribbon…

… into something much more fun?

fold your ribbons correctly
thread your ribbon through obstacles quickly
add frayed ends with a secret tool in PSP

What is there to adjust?

Much more than you know

make changes that you can change back, anytime
combine effects and adjustments

What is new in the world?

Let’s read about it

create your own newspaper project
imagine the cover of your own magazine

Digital Patchwork…

… without a needle

create your own pattern
fill the sections with different effects
edge the pieces the way you want

Christmas is coming

… very soon

create Bokeh effect
draw a custom ornament
build a tree out of ribbons

A little blur here and there

… for something different

add focus
add speed
even create elements from scratch

Let’s compete with Mother Nature

… and play with the weather

add rain
add falling snow
add snow and icicles to buildings
add frost to window panes

Use a tight rope…

… in many different ways

can you draw with a rope?
how can you be very accurate?
how can you loop a rope on a tag?
and how can you create more intricate designs?

Lines, lines and more lines…

… with tools you might not use yet

you know about the brush tool, right?
and you know about the vectors
but you can also use paint (yeah, like artist paint)
and you can draw lines with … the eraser too!

More selections fun for you…

… where you probably didn’t expect them

more about the freehand selection tool
auto-selection; does that exist?
vectors can be used for selections?
you can even “paint” a selection for fine details

Make your selection…

… the way you want it

learn what those modes are for
anti-alias… what does that mean?
add and remove selections and change settings
a Magic Brush that really works like”magic”

You really know your alphabet

… and can create more too

add stitching and thickness
make it into glass or acrylic
3D letters can be fun and are easy to make
old metal letters need rust too

You know your alphabet

… and can sing it too

create a full alphabet on a single sheet
separate them into individual files
complete the process the long way
or use tools to make it faster

You can do everything yourself

… using PaintShop Pro

create an even mosaic of photos
create ribbons, eyelets and gold elements
insert photos just like on a real board
decorate with the photos themselves

Gold Rush

Everybody loves gold

create glitter tiles
embellish edges with glitters
sprinkle gold dust along the edges
manufacture your own gold coin

Don’t fall over…

… the edges

use tubes and brushes along a vector path
use fonts to add stitching
draw perfectly parallel lines along the edges
create a distressed edge

Get rid of anything you want

… or anyone

use some obvious tools
use some lesser known tools
discover the newest tool and how to use it
add all those to your toolbox and pick the best

Stitch without threading a needle

… and always have the perfect color thread

use fonts you have to stitch
use Line Styles
use unique fonts for a fantastic effect
see how to add realism to your stitches

Monogramming in Style

… how to make ordinary letters steal the show

edit those vector letters for a new look
embellish simple letters with elements
create a patchwork to display multiple papers

The Brush Variance – Part 2

The hidden palette with even more gems in it

play with the Eraser tool
add spots with the Eraser tool
create fun backgrounds

The Brush Variance Palette

… the hidden palette at your fingertips

what is that scary looking palette?
create some neat shapes and elements
draw some intricate lacy edges
create a unique Bokeh background for your project

Titles that stand out

… and cannot be ignored

hand writing with a cheat
coloring like a kid
doodling lines (like you are bored in a meeting)
even using alphas in a dynamic way

Black and white gradients…

… can also show some colors

colorful flowers
unusual text
mask unwanted areas of photos
add intriguing effects to ordinary photos

Gradients are like a rainbow…

… with so much to discover

all those scary settings
creating your own gradients without fear
using those gradients in unique ways (I am sure they are new to you!)

What is a tube…

… and what it isn’t

a new tool to discover
many settings to play with
images that can follow your cursor!

Transform your photos…

… even the bad ones (and nobody will know)

convert your photo into a text portrait
add a splash of color with brushes and mask
explode your subject at will

There is MAGIC in the air

… just catch it with PaintShop Pro

add fairy dust
light up with energy
display big dreams on the wall

Stretch your imagination even more

… with a sketch that will turn into art

create custom cards and envelopes
embellish your signature
create custom calendar for yourself or as presents

Stretch your imagination

… with a sketch that will start it all

create your own layered template
modify the basic template in many ways
create cards
create Facebook cover images

Even more ways to show off!

… what is important

use your papers or even just solid colors
frame or journaling: two in one
those elements in a kit can also be used
give a hand made look with delicate or bold accents

Show off what is important!

… photos and more

a trick to avoid gaining weight
square and rectangular frames
a simple command with so many possibilities
use the photo to frame itself
create unique frames with tubes

Make your title the star!

… it deserves it, doesn’t it?

Cutout, reflection (even with water)
Glass, or overlapped
Extruded or interlaced
Folded up

It is not just black or white

… but it is not grey either

What tools do you use for shading?
How do you get a 3D effect without the shadow?
Add shading that you CAN remove later
No more flat element!

More secrets about Text

… to play and create

Discover some hidden tricks
Use text to display photos
Go wild with text
Create custom Subway art

There is more to the Text tool than text

… even some non-text effects

Add text on path, even in reverse
Add text INSIDE a shape
Create chains with your own fonts
Discover new fonts for unique results

Now you can extract just about anything

… even those impossible curly hair

See how and when to use the masking technique
Use a new tool in PSP to do the hard work for you
Use an old favorite tool in much easier way
And just a little trick to finish off those “imperfect” extractions

Turn your photos into something unique

Even bad photos can make great art

Draw on a traditional blackboard with chalk
Even blurred photos can become a pop art poster
Get a blueprint without an architect

A masterpiece at your fingertips

No photo is left ordinary anymore

Create a cartoon out of your photo
Sketch it (perfect for bad colors!)
Watercolors can look magical
Combine those techniques for even more stunning results

Let it do the work automatically

Save time by telling PaintShop Pro to work on its own

See how you can record basic scripts
What can it do?
Open up those scripts and tweak them to get different results

In a hurry to finish a project?

Save time before and while you scrap

Get organized from the start
Create some shortcuts
Use time-saving tools

Going back in time?

You are a real time machine, did you know?

Add old fashion photo border
Control the color of the photo
Change the texture from neat to grainy and scratched
Add creases, folds, rips, bends, and more scratches

Are you afraid of your shadow?

Add real depth to flat images!

Is a shadow really black?
How do you add shadow to colored glass object?
What is an anti-shadow?
Shadows on the ground and the wall: some tricks

Get me out of there!!

Take things and people out of their photos!

Is the Magic Wand really magic?
Selection tools that you can twist and turn?
Extract fuzzy and plushy objects with this ONE tool.
Make smooth curves SO MUCH easier with this tool.
Let’s be creative with all those tools now!

What are you hiding?

There is a reason to play hide and seek!

What are masks anyways?
Use pre-loaded masks
Use overlays you already have
Create masks and save them

How do YOU work with PSP?

Just make it fit

Choose the color
Choose the toolbars and palettes
Move things all around
Make it fit YOUR need and YOUR workflow

What the heck is a Tube?

Something unique to Paintshop Pro

What are they?
How do I install them?
How do I use them?
How do I create my own?

What are YOU using brushes for?

Brushes are more than just for stamping!

Install brushes you gather from the net, even older versions
Play with the basic brush tool settings
Even more options with the Brush variance palette
Brush precisely along an edge, like a pro!

Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?

You can be a master painter!

Colorize black and white element
Change colors of only parts of elements
Add colors where there is none
Add colors to black and white or old sepia photos

Are you afraid of Vectors?

They are easier to tame than you think!

Draw your own vector shape
Export your custom shape
Write text along the edge of elements
Add tubes and brushes along a path

More layers, more fun!

You will find layers all around you

Layered Templates
Element Templates
Paper Templates
Texture Templates

Unique seamless designs

… you won’t find elsewhere

use the Seamless Tiling tool in PSP
turn a png element into a seamless tile
turn a photo into a seamless background
create seamless design from scratch

Add magic to your night photos

… without fear

create your own starry sky
add lit windows
add street lighting
keep closer subjects in the light
add Christmas decorations

Fall or winter photos in minutes

No need to wait for next season!

turn a daytime photo to an evening or night time photo
turn a summer photo into a fall or winter photo

Get the best shadows …

… ever!

simple shadows
lifted elements
cluster shadows
fantasy shadows