
862 Corel Painter X3 Getting Started Guide
Adding shadows
Shadows lend a definite 3D flare to a web page. You can quickly add drop shadows to
text, buttons, shapes, and layers. When you apply a drop shadow to a shape, the shape
loses its vector quality and becomes a pixel-based layer. For more information about
creating drop shadows, see “Adding drop shadows to layers” on page 509.
Applying surface texture
Leading the array of Corel Painter web-friendly tools, the Apply Surface Texture
feature could easily become a web designer’s best friend. You can use Apply Surface
Te xture to apply 3D effects to web buttons, bars, or other elements.
You can use the Reflection option to create an effect you would expect to see in objects
made of glass or polished metal, like a chrome bumper on a classic car. The Image
Luminance option gives your buttons an embossed look. For more information about
applying surface texture, see “Using paper to create texture” on page 615.
Using the Impasto technique
The Impasto feature lets you create the illusion of depth by applying thick paint to the
canvas. You can use the Impasto technique to add a 3D appearance to all or discrete
areas of your image. For more information, see “Impasto” on page 467.
Using Bevel World
No discussion of creating web buttons would be complete without mentioning Bevel
World. Bevel World is a dynamic plug-in that can add 3D angled edges to your shapes
and selections.
You can bevel any element in your painting, then turn it into a 3D button.
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