CorelDRAW Graphics Suite Webinars
Recorded Sessions
In this webinar, CorelDRAW Master and graphic designer, Silvio Gomes will show you how to prepare a book mock-up (3D simulation) using the capabilities of CorelDRAW Graphics SuiteX7, and especially how to:
- Create a book mockup
- Simulate a 3D view from a flat image
- Crop a Bitmap using the PowerClip tool
- Use false perspective
Join freelance graphic designer and CorelDRAW Master Richard Reilly and learn more about some of the key tools for mimicking embroidery and stitching:
- Contours
- Fills, using various pre-set fills and patterns, as well as creating custom fills and patterns
- Artistic Media tool and Sprayers
- Outlines, Object Manager and Layers
To download Richard's extra free content, such as sprayers, visit his website at http://fluiddsn.com/resources
Join Graphic Designer, Sign Artist and CorelDRAW Master Joseph Diaz to get his techniques for creating vehicle wrap layouts. In this webinar, you will learn how to:
- Use elements of a strong brand throughout the entire wrap design
- Work with the shape of the vehicle and make good use of the spaces you have available
- Create a photo realistic sketch of the vehicle wrap to show your clients or to use on your portfolio
Join Anand Dixit, CorelDRAW Master and Strategic Training Partner for CorelDRAW in India, for tips and tricks when working with curves. This webinar will cover the following topics:
- Simple techniques for using the Trim & Weld tools to create precision shapes faster!
- Using the Virtual Segment Delete and Smart Fill tools to get better results
- Joining multiple open curves at one go with Join Curves
- Adding bleeds to odd shaped objects for printing or die-punching with a contour.
Join freelance graphic designer and CorelDRAW Master Richard Reilly and learn more about modifying stock art for a custom
and unique look. During this webinar you will learn how to:
- Coloring and Shading Techniques using the Fill Tool and Interactive tools
- Color Styles for easy color editing
- Setting up a custom color palette and Custom Color Styles Palette
- Using the Interactive Brush Tool to create hand draw effects
- Shaping Docker: Using Weld, Intersect and Trim to customize our graphics
In this training session, CorelDRAW Specialist and Trainer Suzanne Smith cover the following topics:
- Streamlining the CorelDRAW workspace with creating custom workspaces, toolbars and key-shortcuts to suite your every need.
- Fast text formatting with using the new Font Playground and Insert Character dockers. You will also see how to find and install new fonts quickly with the WhatTheFont! feature and CorelCONNECT.
- Creating designs in multiple color variations the Color Styles and Color Harmonies tools. Discover how to create harmonious, eye-catching designs in seconds with the custom color palettes from images.
In this webinar, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Artist and CorelDRAW® Master Stefan Lindblad teaches how to adjust photos in Corel PHOTO-PAINT, including:
- Creating seamless Textures
- Using Textures for Photo Manipulation and for Painting
- Discovering more Tips, Tricks and How-To's
Join Graphic Designer, Illustrator and CorelDRAW Master Maurice Beumers as he explores several new features of Corel PHOTO-PAINT X7. Topics in this webinar will include:
- Using Textures for photo enhancement
- Creating custom Brushes with Textures
- How to make Textures seamless
- More Tips and Tricks while working with Textures
Learn how the new and enhanced features in CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7 will help you design your way.
Join graphic designer, sign artist and CorelDRAW Master Joseph Diaz to get his expert tips for adding extra character to your designs in CorelDRAW, including:
- Creative ways to incorporate bitmap photos into your advertisement
- Saving tips for creating vector illustrations
- Methods for adding interesting effects to lettering and other elements of your design
- How he presents his sketches to clients for maximum impact
Join freelance graphic designer and CorelDRAW Master Richard Reilly and learn more about Spot Color Separations. During this webinar you'll learn how to:
- Perform a manual Color Separation
- Work with Color Styles and Custom Color Palettes
- Create and use custom Registration Marks
- Use bitmap effects on Vector Objects
Join illustrator, graphic designer, artist and CorelDRAW Master Stefan Lindblad as he explores and has fun with the many brush tools in Corel PHOTO-PAINT. During this webinar you'll learn how to:
- Select and use the right brush tool
- Create your own brushes from photographs
- Make changes to brushes and nibs on the fly in the Brush Settings docker and Object docker
- Use the Brush Settings docker
Make more out of your finished graphics! In this training session, CorelDRAW® specialist and trainer Suzanne Smith will show you how to turn traditional images and vector artwork into eye-catching videos for digital signage. The workflow she covers includes:
- Using layered images from Corel PaintShop® Pro X6 to create HTML 5 videos with animated graphics and active hotspots
- Taking a poster design created in CorelDRAW X6 and exporting elements out for animating in Corel VideoStudio® Pro X6
- Creating stunning animated text objects using Corel MotionStudio 3D and importing them into our VideoStudio X6 project
Join Pratik Shah, a CorelDRAW Master and one of Corel's Strategic Training Partners in India, to learn helpful tips on dealing with CorelDRAW files in a prepress environment. He covers topics such as:
- Resampling bitmap images
- Dealing with Color Styles and Views
- Symbols vs. Clones vs. Duplicates
- The benefits of externally linked images
Join graphic designer, illustrator and CorelDRAW Master Maurice Beumers and learn how to create custom lettering effects in CorelDRAW. Topics include:
- Setting up document properties and guides for font creation
- Working easily with symbols as reusable shapes
- Developing different font styles and creative approaches
- Automating tasks and exporting a custom ready-to-use font
Join illustrator, graphic designer, artist and CorelDRAW Master Stefan Lindblad for a hands-on look at how to create a poster using images, designs and a layout that makes an impact. During this webinar you'll learn how to:
- The differences between using Lenses, the Effect tool and the Special Effects filters
- How to apply effects to whole images and to selected areas by using Masks
- How mixing and matching lenses and changing their stacking order creates stunning and surprising effects
Join freelance graphic designer and CorelDRAW Master Richard Reilly and learn more about some of the incredible Special Effects available in CorelDRAW. In particular, you'll learn how to:
- Use the Contour Tool to add depth to your work
- Use the Blend Tool to create custom patterns
- Add depth with the Interactive Transparency Tool
- Create Custom Media Brushes
In this webinar, Roger Wambolt, author of Bring it Home with CorelDRAW, discusses the different ways in which you can customize your CorelDRAW Workspace in order to increase your overall productivity. During this webinar, you'll learn how to:
- Create keyboard shortcuts
- Build customized toolbars
- Modify menus
- Back up and share your customized Workspace with others
In this training session, CorelDRAW Specialist and Trainer Suzanne Smith covers the following topics:
- The differences between using Lenses, the Effect tool and the Special Effects filters
- How to apply effects to whole images and to selected areas by using Masks
- How mixing and matching lenses and changing their stacking order creates stunning and surprising effects
Join Graphic Designer, Sign Artist and CorelDRAW Master Joseph Diaz to learn about creating cartoons in CorelDRAW, including:
- Create Graphics using CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT
- Adjust images, photos and drawing elements using Corel PHOTO-PAINT
- Work with text, layout and design using CorelDRAW
- Finalize your work for print using CorelDRAW
Join us for a free webinar and discover how to get the most out of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6 with Premium Membership and subscription:
- Get the latest performance updates at no extra cost with Standard Membership
- Discover a more affordable, flexible way to enjoy CorelDRAW with Corel's Subscription
- Check how to expand your CorelDRAW experience with all new and enhanced features included in Premium Membership.
David Milisock, President of Custom Graphic Technologies, explores color management techniques and best practices. Topics covered in this webinar include:
- Color management set up that makes sense
- Understanding resolution and color management
- Color management for the web: to color manage or to not color manage, that's the question!
Graphic designer, illustrator and CorelDRAW Master Maurice Beumers explores several new features of Corel PHOTO-PAINT. Topics in this webinar include:
- Using Adjustment Effects on bitmaps
- Creating Textures with Bitmap Effects
- The function of Color Masks, Clip Masks and Object Merge Modes
- How using Lens Effects allows for increased flexibility in your work
Join illustrator, graphic designer, artist and CorelDRAW Master Stefan Lindblad for a hands-on look at some of the world's most visual forms of storytelling. Topics Richard covers include:
- Using storyboards and comic strips to develop your concept
- The benefits of either going digital or using a back-to basics analog approach
- Using Lens and Merge Mode techniques to create unique effects
- Using Rotating Guidelines to get the perfect look
Join Richard Reilly, graphic designer and CorelDRAW Master, to learn about using CorelDRAW to create high school sports team t-shirt designs. Topics Richard covers include:
- Customizing brushes for a unique look
- Mastering CONNECT™ to access cloud-based content
- Using Color Styles for quick and easy color changes
- Using Layers for easy image manipulation
Join graphic designer, sign artist and CorelDRAW Master Joe Diaz to learn about creating Custom Lettering Effects in CorelDRAW, including:
- Adding a "wow factor" to your lettering using the CorelDRAW toolset
- Tips and tricks for maintaining proper contrast so your logos and designs are clear and legible
- Manipulating fonts to create custom lettering
Join Pratik Shah, a CorelDRAW Master and one of Corel's Strategic Training Partners in India, and gain insight into:
- Using Color Styles and Object Styles effectively
- How to best use Left/Right Master Pages and Baseline Grids
- Smart ways to use Page Numbering
- And more!
Join Anand Dixit, CorelDRAW Master and Strategic Training Partner for CorelDRAW in India, for tips on:
- Creating text data to merge with a CorelDRAW file
- Preparing a CorelDRAW file for print merge
- Precautions to take while preparing a CorelDRAW file for print merge
- Performing print merge and using imposition to print the file with merged text data
Realistic Shading Techniques in CorelDRAW X6
Maurice Beumers, graphic designer, illustrator and CorelDRAW Master, explores several topics in this webinar, including:
- Creating a Color Reference using Gradients and Transparency
- Using Mesh fill in complex shapes
- Using blends and Transparencies to create shadings
- Working with monochrome bitmaps
Join Richard Reilly, graphic designer and CorelDRAW Master, to learn about using CorelDRAW in apparel decorating, including:
- Adding trendy effects
- Working with colors and custom color palettes
- Doing simple color separations for T-shirts
CorelDRAW Master, illustrator, graphic designer and artist Stefan Lindblad uses CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6 to design a book cover, including:
- Creating a freehand illustration with Corel® PHOTO-PAINT™ using the Paint tool, the Brush Settings docker and Merge Modes in the Objects docker
- Importing the illustration into CorelDRAW and laying out the book cover using PowerClip objects and the Text tool
- Printing the project, converting text to objects and outputting a PDF for client review
- A tour of the 5 views of Corel Website Creator X6
- Using the Site Wizard to create a professional website in 3 steps
- Getting started: an introduction to website building
Suzanne Smith, CorelDRAW specialist and trainer, covers several topics in this webinar, including:
- Setting up multi-page documents
- Using the new layout features in CorelDRAW X6 to quickly assemble professional-looking layouts
- Experimenting with the new advanced OpenType features
- Experimenting with exciting color themes using the new Color Harmony feature
Learn how the new and enhanced features in CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6 will help you show your true design style.
Marc Bech, CorelDRAW specialist and trainer, covers several topics in this webinar, including:
- Using the Mesh Fill tool to apply advanced gradients,
- Adding 3D realism to flat graphics,
- Accessing just the right colors for your Mesh Fill palettes,
- Applying the Copy Mesh Fill command.
Learn how to create award-winning artwork, with 2011 International Design Contest Champion, Joe Diaz. Get CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5 tips on:
- Using the Freehand tool, the Shape tool and the Color Eyedropper tool to create detailed facial illustrations
- Using the Polygon tool, Extrude tool and Interactive Fill tool to create complex objects
- Using various shape tools to create custom lettering
Learn how to draw, trace, and illustrate vectorized graphics using CorelDRAW curve tools.
Suzanne Smith, CorelDRAW specialist and training, covers several topics in this webinar, including.
- Drawing with the Pen tools
- Drawing and editing curves and straight line segments
- Working with compound paths
- Converting objects to curves
Presented by David Milisock, President of Custom Graphic Technologies and author of two books on CorelDRAW color management, this webinar covers the following topics:
- Basic color management set up
- Basic color management theory
- Document color management
- Color management techniques for PDF, Postscript and non-Postscript devices
- Setting CorelDRAW X5 to match CorelDRAW X4 and older versions
- Matching colors between Adobe® Creative Suite® and CorelDRAW files
Tony Severenuk, CorelDRAW User Experience Designer, uses this webinar to cover some great time-saving tips and tricks to help you get the most out of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite.
Roger Wambolt, CorelDRAW specialist and trainer, presents an intimate introduction to the suite's most popular features.
- How to use the basic tools
- Working with text
- Corel® PowerTRACE® – converting images from raster to vector
- Photo-editing basics with Corel PHOTO-PAINT
Roger Wambolt, CorelDRAW specialist and trainer, uses this webinar to present time-saving tips and design tricks.
- A look at the CorelDRAW Toolbox
- PowerTRACE X5 – converting images from raster to vector
- Working with text
- Creating macros
- Halftones
- Troubleshooting