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"Expressive brushes." This is instructor John Derry's two-word answer as to why Painter is such an effective tool. When used with a Wacom tablet, Painter can elevate digital mark-making to a form of creative self-expression. Combining the aesthetics of traditional media with the freedom to experiment, Painter X Essential Training not only delves into each tool, palette, material, and brush, it also speaks to the artistic concepts of simplicity, stroke, proportion, and perspective. Exercise files accompany the course.Download John's instructions for alphabetizing your brushes and his troubleshooting checklist for brushes from the Exercise Files tab."

Course Painter X Essential Training Author John Derry SKU ISBN Release Date 2008-05-02 Duration 6.32 hrs / 77 tutorials Work files Yes Price $ 49.95 Retail price $ 99.95 Language Tags

1. Understanding Painter X Understanding what Painter X can do 01:54 Emulating natural media 03:37 Auto-painting 02:28 Painting from scratch 01:56 Painting from a photo 02:38 Using RealBristle brushes 01:58 2. Understanding the Interface Understanding the Painter interface 02:32 Using the Tool palette and the Property bar: Two sides of the same coin 02:42 Using art material selectors 05:57 The Color palette: Visual color selection 02:35 The Color Info palette: Precise color selection 02:20 Color sets: Choose 'n' use color 01:08 The Mixer palette: Traditional color mixing 04:55 The Brush Selector bar: An art store in a palette 03:07 Zooming in and out 05:26 Scrolling 03:05 Rotating an image 05:17 Full Screen mode 02:08 Keeping your palettes organized 07:05 Using workspaces 07:41 3. Getting Started Creating a new image 01:35 Opening an image 01:32 Saving an image 04:58 Setting preferences 01:26 Defining cursor appearance and behavior 05:13 Customizing keyboard shortcuts 06:01 File-saving preferences 02:42 4. Using a Wacom Tablet: A Must-Have Item What is a Wacom tablet? 05:38 Understanding the six axes of motion 05:54 Maximizing your tablet's pressure response 05:18 Customizing your Wacom tablet 07:35 5. Using Brushes to Express Yourself Understanding brush categories and variants 05:04 Adjusting brush size 04:32 Managing brushes and paper texture 06:08 The Papers palette 06:24 Making basic brush adjustments 10:53 Custom palettes 05:51 The Tracker palette 09:18 6. Using the Brush Creator Introducing the Brush Creator 03:59 The Randomizer 05:54 The Transposer 08:05 The Stroke Designer 09:41 7. Getting Acquainted with Brushes

8. Using the Image Hose Nozzle files 04:11 Creating a nozzle file 09:32 Controlling the Image Hose 07:02 9. Painting from Scratch Using compositional aids 07:29 The Layout Grid composition tool 03:37 Understanding the Divine Proportion tool 03:20 The Perspective Grid 04:06 10. Working with Layers The benefits of working with layers 06:10 Creating and deleting layers 04:55 Using the Preserve Transparency function 05:28 Using the Pick Up Underlying Color command 08:45 11. Mastering Cloning Techniques Cloning basics 08:24 Using Tracing Paper 04:16 In-document point-to-point cloning 02:17 The Underpainting palette 05:00 The Auto-Painting palette 07:23 The Restoration palette 05:22 12. Applying Effects Applying surface texture 13:23 Using the Match palette 06:16 Creating woodcuts 06:55 Creating custom tiled surfaces 08:17 13. Working with a Safety Net Undo, undo, undo 04:07 Painting on layers 06:23 Save early, save often 04:56 14. Using Painter and Photoshop Effectively Using each application for its strengths 05:06 The PSD format: What's compatible and what's not 06:18 Color management compatibility 08:21 15. Troubleshooting Using the Shift key restart 06:03 My brush won't paint 01:28 Conclusion Goodbye 00:37