November 24, 2008 · 1 Comment
By Steve Bain
The ability to create objects to appear as if they have been fashioned into Neon tube lighting is a popular technique sought after by many illustrators. In this tutorial, you’ll learn to select the most ideal font for achieving the best results and embellish your type with color lighting to add realism. Although this tutorial refers to interface command locations and interface illustrations specific to CorelDRAW X3, the basic technique can be used with any version of CorelDRAW as far back as version 5.
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Categories: Beginner · CorelDRAW · Illustration · Special Effects · Technique
Tagged: Illuminated text, Neon effect, Neon tubing, Neon type, Text effect
By Steve Bain
CorelDRAW’s Interactive Contour Tool enables you to create one of the fastest text effects to dress up otherwise uninteresting characters. With just a simple-click drag action, you can apply contours to the inner areas of Artistic Text characters. Then, by adjusting the contour properties, you can manipulate the overall effect for some nifty results (as shown below).
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Categories: CorelDRAW · Special Effects
Tagged: Basic, Contour effect, CorelDRAW, Feature, Quick Tip, Special Effects, Text effect
