Creating a Shadow Box

Are there any tutorials out there on how to create a Shadow Box type of frame
around a Photo Paint image

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Regards
Michael Koerner

Michael Koerner wrote:
> Are there any tutorials out there on how to create a Shadow Box type of 
> frame around a Photo Paint image

This is an old tutorial, but it should still work in X3:
http://www.visionary-voyager.com.au/corel/photopaint/Photofun/frames/pframe1.htm


For quick frames, use the Effects>3-D Effects>Bevel.

Patti

Patti;

Thanks very much. This will help a lot.

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Michael Koerner


  "Patti Anderson" <a.patti_remove_@verizon.net> wrote in
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  Michael Koerner wrote:
  > Are there any tutorials out there on how to create a Shadow Box type of 
  > frame around a Photo Paint image

  This is an old tutorial, but it should still work in X3:
 
http://www.visionary-voyager.com.au/corel/photopaint/Photofun/frames/pframe1.htm


  For quick frames, use the Effects>3-D Effects>Bevel.

  Patti

I tried doing it using your recommendations. Not getting the effect I'm looking
for. attached is what I'm trying to accomplish. Which BTW is very simple in
PaintShop Pro. Unfortunately there is no simple way to have Corel Photo Paint
and Corel PaintShop Pro read each others native files. I have to save it as a
Photo Shop .PSD file to be able to transfer layers from one program to another.
Un less someone knows a better way.

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Regards
Michael Koerner


  "Patti Anderson" <a.patti_remove_@verizon.net> wrote in
message news:47c36b22_2@cnews...

  Michael Koerner wrote:
  > Are there any tutorials out there on how to create a Shadow Box type of 
  > frame around a Photo Paint image

  This is an old tutorial, but it should still work in X3:
 
http://www.visionary-voyager.com.au/corel/photopaint/Photofun/frames/pframe1.htm


  For quick frames, use the Effects>3-D Effects>Bevel.

  Patti

I think I understand what you are looking for now. This method is 
similar in looks to a Photoshop layer style. The process will take you 
less time to do than it did for me to write the instructions!

1. Open your object and use the rectangle mask to create a rectangle 
mask slightly smaller than the image dimensions. Once you have the 
initial mask, switch to subtractive mode and subtract enough from the 
center of the initial mask to create a border-type mask. With the mask 
still active, create a new object layer. Fill the border mask with white 
and change the Merge Mode to Multiply. Your white frame will disappear 
but now you have an object on which to apply the next step. Note: I am 
sure there are other ways you can create a border-type mask, but this is 
the way I did it.

2. Now use Effects > 3-D Effects > The Boss. For my sample I started 
with an inverted Mesa, width/height both at 20, smoothness at 40. On the 
Lighting tab: brightness at 75, sharpness at 1, direction 315 and angle 
at 15. You can play with these to get the effect you want.

If you want just a single recess, create just a rectangle mask, fill 
with white, use Multiply merge mode and then do the Boss Effect.

Note: If you find a combination you like in The Boss effect, save it by 
clicking on the + sign and giving it a name.

Patti