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  • Page 1 version 4.0 User Guide...
  • Page 2 First English edition for Photo Express version 4.0, December 2000 © 2001 Ulead Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or storing in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form without the prior written permission of Ulead Systems, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    What's inside Welcome to Photo Express! ......................... 4 What’s new in this version? ........................4 Getting started ............................... 6 Overview ................................ 7 Customizing the look ............................9 Ulead Links ............................... 9 Browse mode ..............................10 Photo mode ..............................11 Project mode ..............................11 Preparation ..............................

  • Page 4: Welcome To Photo Express

    Welcome to Photo Express! Welcome to Photo Express, the ultimate tool for creating cool photos and projects that you can share with family and friends. Photo Express is much more than just a simple image- editing program. It’s a fun and exciting way of Expressing your creativity. Transform your ordinary, lackluster pictures into extraordinary, artistic greeting cards, calendars, banners, and even animated Web cards, or Web pages.
  • Page 5 Batch Adjust Apply common corrective adjustments to multiple files at once rather than opening each file individually. This can also be used for converting file formats. Animation effects Create stunning animated graphics to put on your Web pages or share via e-mail.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started To install Photo Express: 1 Place the Photo Express CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2 When the Setup screen appears, follow the instructions to install Photo Express onto your computer. Note: If the Setup screen doesn’t appear after loading the CD, double-click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop then double-click the icon for the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview Photo Express is a self-contained program, so browsing, editing, and creating are all done from a single screen. Below is a guide to all the main elements of the program window. Browse mode Photo mode Project mode Menu bar Open Menu Command bar Guide tips...
  • Page 8 Menu Command bar Menu bar A number of commands common to Windows Lists all the command categories and tools available for the mode you are currently using. applications are found here. Mode menu Shortcut bar Switch among Browse, Photo, and Project modes.

  • Page 9: Customizing The Look

    Customizing the look Tired of looking at the same dreary windows all the time? Photo Express now makes it possible to change the workspace background and the skin around the Menu Command bar. Selecting a skin and background: 1 On the Shortcut bar, click Change the appearance of Photo Express.

  • Page 10: Browse Mode

    Browse mode Browse mode is arranged in a convenient way for locating multimedia files. There is a folder tree in the Options panel, and the selected folder contents are viewed as thumbnails in the workspace. A variety of display options are available on the Shortcut bar and View menu.

  • Page 11: Photo Mode

    Photo mode If you’ve already opened images in the workspace, then you’re ready to begin editing and enhancing. In Photo mode, there is a large selection of tools to prepare your images for projects, add special effects, or just make touch-ups. The editing and enhancing tools are all available on the Menu Command bar Edit menu.

  • Page 12: Preparation

    Preparation Photo Express is an excellent tool for transferring images from a digital imaging device to your computer simply and efficiently. For this chapter, we will discuss the various means available for making the import process more efficient, as well as introduce you to the Batch Adjust tools for making simple adjustments to multiple images without opening them.

  • Page 13: Batch Adjust

    Ulead Video Capture, an integrated component of Photo Express, makes capturing still images a snap. Using Ulead Video Capture: 1 In the Ulead Video Capture dialog box, click Capture when you see your desired image in the preview window. 2 In the Captured Image preview box, while pressing [Ctrl], select the images you want to import.

  • Page 14: Editing

    Editing Photo Express can help you create “the perfect photograph” without having to spend a lot of time or energy trying to understand photographic techniques. Photo Express allows you to correct common photographic errors such as overexposed and unfocused shots. For this chapter, we will discuss: •...
  • Page 15 Rotating and resizing your image: 1 In Photo mode, click Edit on the Menu Command bar then select Adjust: Rotate & Resize. 2 In the Options panel, select a rotating or Resizing height flipping icon to apply to your image. 3 Click Close when done.
  • Page 16 Resizing your images: 1 In Photo mode, click Edit on the Menu Command bar then select Adjust: Resize. 2 In the Options panel, select a Standard size or enter the custom size you want to resize the image to in User-defined. 3 Click Apply.
  • Page 17 Adjusting the lighting on an image: 1 In Photo mode, click Edit on the Menu Command bar then select Adjust: Lighting. 2 Apply a Lighting preset by double- clicking a thumbnail or dragging it to the image. Or, click the Advanced mode Original button to make your own adjustments.
  • Page 18 Red Eye tool This tool is most commonly used for removing the red on an eye caused by a camera flash. However, it can also be used for changing eye color. Removing red eye from a photo: 1 Select a Brush size by clicking one of the circles to define the stroke size when the brush is used on the image.

  • Page 19: Using The Selection Tools

    Using the Selection tools At this stage, you should be familiar with the adjustment tools. You’ve probably noticed that some images only require adjustments to certain areas, or perhaps you would rather remove those areas from the image entirely. This is where the selection tools come in handy. With selections, you are able to modify specific parts of an image while leaving the rest intact.
  • Page 20 Making selections using the SmartSelect tool: 1 In Photo mode, click Edit on the Menu Command bar then select Selection: SmartSelect. 2 Click at the point where you want to begin the selection area. When the red button appears, click at areas around the image to make new reference points.

  • Page 21: After The Selection Process

    After the selection process Once you have made your selection, there are a number of things that you can do with it. • Use the selection to crop the photo. This means that only the selected area will remain while other parts of the image will be removed.

  • Page 22: Working With Text

    Working with Text Adding text is a quick and easy way to liven up any photo or to make postcards, greeting cards, invitations, and birthday cards. Photo Express also provides you with an extensive range of cool effects that you can apply to your text to create even more unique and impressive projects.
  • Page 23 Transforming text objects: 1 Select Edit: Text - Transform on the Menu Command bar. 2 In the Options panel, select a transform tool of your choice. 3 Move your mouse over any of the control handles. As soon as the pointer changes to a four-directional arrow, click and drag in the desired direction.

  • Page 24: Working With Painting And Cloning Tools

    Working with Painting and Cloning tools These tools give you the opportunity to reveal your creative side. Use the Paint tool to add personal touches to your images and use the clone tool to replicate portions of the image to create interesting artworks.

  • Page 25: The Effect Menu

    The Effect menu Photo Express’ Effect menu offers a variety of enhancement tools and special effects that can spruce up your images. Select from a wide range of tools available under this menu. Let your creativity run wild! Transforming your images into works of art: Colored pencil 1 On the Menu Command bar, click Edit then select Effect: Artist.
  • Page 26 Adding bubbles to an image: Bubble 1 On the Menu Command bar, click Edit then select Particle: Bubble. 2 Select a Bubble preset and click Apply. Or, click the Advanced mode button to customize the bubbles. 3 In Advanced mode, adjust sliders for the Amount and Size of the bubbles then select a preset Style from the thumbnails.

  • Page 27: Adding Decoration

    Adding decoration The Decorate category in both Photo and Project modes gives you access to ornamental effects. These are special, object-based effects such as Frames, Edges, Props, Shadows, and the unique Add Signature tool that you can use to enhance photos and photo objects. Adding special edge effects: 1 On the Menu Command bar, select Edit: Decorate - Edges then select the...
  • Page 28 Adding a signature to an image: 1 On the Menu Command bar, select Edit: Decorate - Signature. 2 Select a Category in the Options panel. 3 Select a Signature preset in the Options panel. 4 Double-click your choice or click Apply. You can also drag it to the workspace.
  • Page 29 Adding props: 1 On the Menu Command bar, select Edit: Decorate - Props. 2 Select a prop category in the Options panel. The props for that category appear. 3 Select a clip-art image from the thumbnail window. 4 Double-click your choice or click Apply. You can also drag it to the workspace.

  • Page 30: Beyond Photos

    Beyond Photos Now that you’ve worked your way from importing your photos through editing and enhancing them, it is time for the next set of tools for designing your project output. Take advantage of scores of ready-made templates for creating animated Web pages, calendars, cards, posters, and much more.

  • Page 31: Customizing A Template

    Customizing a template After selecting the template of your choice, you are now ready to personalize it. A template consists of several elements that can be changed to best suit your project. Here’s an example of how you can personalize your template to surprise your family and loved ones. Personalizing a template: 1 With an open template in the workspace, click a text object to make it active.

  • Page 32: Web Studio

    Web Studio The Web Studio plug-in gives you the tools to create great-looking Web pages without writing a single line of code. The Web Studio has a large collection of beautiful and ready-made templates for you to choose from and lets you start creating those Web page masterpieces. Web Page offers various templates that allow you to share a single image over the Web.
  • Page 33 Your Web projects The Web Studio functions are meant to be configured by working through the Options panel. Navigate through the various panels using the Next and Back arrow buttons at the bottom of the Options panel. Choosing the layout: 1 Click the Template drop-down menu box to open a list of categories.
  • Page 34 Adding extra decorations: 7 All the features available on this panel can be added by clicking the respective icons. • Signature is usually used for adding contact information such as your name or e-mail address. • Background music is automatically set to play while your project is being viewed.
  • Page 35 • Post to Web lets you upload your Web projects to an account you’ve established at any of the Web services listed on the drop-down menu. Tips: • To create an account, select a Web service then click Create an account first to open the registration page of the selected service.

  • Page 36: Calendars And Planners

    Calendars and Planners The Calendar is available on the Share menu in all modes. This function is arranged to be configured by working through four (4) Options panels. Navigate through the various panels using the Next and Back arrow buttons at the bottom of the Options panel. Creating a calendar: 1 With an image (in Photo mode) or a template (in Project mode) open in the...

  • Page 37: Wallpaper

    Planner There is an additional feature, Planner, that may be accessed on the Shortcut bar at any time while using the Calendar function. Using the Planner: 1 Click the Planner button on the Shortcut bar. The Planner dialog box opens. 2 Click a day to open the menu of planning options, then enter the necessary information for the selected options.

  • Page 38: Printing And Sharing

    Printing and Sharing Once you’ve put the finishing touches onto your photos, Photo Express provides just what you need to share them with your friends and loved ones. For this final chapter, you will learn about the numerous printing options as well as ways for sharing your work across the Internet. Print tools Share tools Printing...
  • Page 39 Multiple The Multiple print option is different from the other options available on the Print menu and therefore, follows a procedure all its own. Printing several images on a page: 1 Select the images that you want to print, and then select Print: Multiple. 2 Select the type of layout you want to use for your images, then click Next.

  • Page 40: Saving Your Work

    Saving your work It is a good habit to save your work periodically to ensure that you don’t have to redo everything when unexpected events happen. Keep in mind that saving a project in a *.TPX (*.UPX for image files) format means that you will be able to edit the individual objects when you reopen the file.

  • Page 41: Sharing Across The Internet

    Sharing across the Internet Photo Express offers a number of different ways that you can share your images with your friends and family across the Internet. E-mail Photo Express is integrated with popular e-mail applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook Express, Netscape Messenger, and Qualcomm Eudora, among others. Sending via e-mail: 1 On the Menu Command bar, select Share: E-mail.

  • Page 42: Glossary

    Glossary Advanced mode Global viewer Contains options of a selected tool or effect that you The window to the right of the Thumbnail strip that can modify with great precision. can be used to quickly move around a magnified image that cannot be displayed entirely on-screen. Batch Adjust menu Gradient Contains tools that can be used to modify multiple...
  • Page 43 Soft edge Photo mode This is used to blend the edges of an object with the This is where most image editing and enhancing is background. The higher the value the more the edges performed. blend in. Placeholder Templates A button that appears on an active element within a Templates are project designs that can easily be project template, indicating that the element may be customized with your images and text.

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