Medion PHOTO EXPRESS 4.0 User's Guide

version 4.0User Guide

10Browse modeBrowse mode is arranged in a convenient way for locating multimedia files. There is a foldertree in the Options panel, and the selected f

11Photo modeIf you’ve already opened images in the workspace, then you’re ready to begin editing andenhancing. In Photo mode, there is a large selecti

12PreparationPhoto Express is an excellent tool for transferring images from a digital imaging device to yourcomputer simply and efficiently.For this

13Step 1Step 2Step 3Ulead Video Capture, an integrated component of Photo Express, makes capturing stillimages a snap.Using Ulead Video Capture:1 In t

14Automatically enhancing your photos:1 In Photo mode, click Edit on the MenuCommand bar then select Adjust:SmartEnhance.2 In the Options panel, selec

15Rotating and resizing your image:1 In Photo mode, click Edit on the MenuCommand bar then select Adjust: Rotate& Resize.2 In the Options panel, s

16A 1156x763 imageat 200 dpiA 1156x763 image at400 dpiAdjusting the focus on an image:1 In Photo mode, click Edit on the MenuCommand bar then select A

17Adjusting the lighting on an image:1 In Photo mode, click Edit on the MenuCommand bar then select Adjust:Lighting.2 Apply a Lighting preset by doubl

18Red Eye toolThis 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 co

19Using the Selection toolsAt this stage, you should be familiar with the adjustment tools. You’ve probably noticed thatsome images only require adjus

2First English edition for Photo Express version 4.0, December 2000© 2001 Ulead Systems, Inc.All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be r

20Step 1Step 2Making selections using the SmartSelecttool:1 In Photo mode, click Edit on the MenuCommand bar then select Selection:SmartSelect.2 Click

21After the selection processOnce you have made your selection, there are a number of things that you can do with it.• Use the selection to crop the p

22Improving how your text looksSimply adding text to an image is often enough to attract attention, but if you really want thetext to get noticed, try

23Reshaping text objects:1 Select Edit: Text - Reshape on the MenuCommand bar.2 In the Options panel, select a reshape typeon the drop-down menu.3 App

24Tip: Use the Selection tools to isolateareas of an image that you want to painton. For information on how to use theselection tools, see page 19.Usi

25The Effect menuTip: Try mixing the various Artist tools onyour images. You’ll be amazed by thecreative effect you can produce.Transforming your imag

26Tip: In Advanced mode, when a star,bubble or firefly is selected, you can editindividual elements. Just click on one,then adjust the options to the

27Adding decorationThe Decorate category in both Photo and Project modes gives you access to ornamentaleffects. These are special, object-based effect

28Adding 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 Signa

29Adding a shadow to an object:1 On the Menu Command bar, selectEdit: Decorate - Shadow.2 Click the Add shadow button. Ashadow will appear under the s

3What's insideWelcome to Photo Express! ...

30Working with templatesComing up with a good layout for a Web page, greeting card, or letterhead can really be achallenge. Fortunately, Photo Express

31Customizing a templateAfter selecting the template of your choice, you are now ready to personalize it. A templateconsists of several elements that

32Web StudioThe Web Studio plug-in gives you the tools to create great-looking Web pages without writing asingle line of code. The Web Studio has a la

33Your Web projectsThe Web Studio functions are meant to be configured by working through the Options panel.Navigate through the various panels using

34Adding extra decorations:7 All the features available on this panel canbe added by clicking the respective icons.• Signature is usually used for add

351 With images selected, select one of theanimation functions on the Web menu.2 In the Options panel, select a preset toapply it to the image in the

36Notes:• Wallpaper option can set the calendaras your Windows Desktop wallpaper.Ulead Calendar Checker willautomatically update it for you.•Use O

37PlannerThere is an additional feature, Planner, that may be accessed on the Shortcut bar at any timewhile using the Calendar function.Using the Plan

38Notes:•When multiple images are selected and they don’t fit in one page, use the arrow keys on theShortcut bar to navigate through the images/pages.

39MultipleThe Multiple print option is different from the other options available on the Print menu andtherefore, follows a procedure all its own.Prin

4Welcome to Photo Express!What’s new in this version?Welcome to Photo Express, the ultimate tool for creating cool photos and projects that youcan sha

40Saving your workIt is a good habit to save your work periodically to ensure that you don’t have to redoeverything when unexpected events happen. Kee

41Sharing across the InternetPhoto Express offers a number of different ways that you can share your images with yourfriends and family across the Int

42Advanced modeContains options of a selected tool or effect that youcan modify with great precision.Batch Adjust menuContains tools that can be used

43Soft edgeThis is used to blend the edges of an object with thebackground. The higher the value the more the edgesblend in.TemplatesTemplates are pro

5Batch Adjust Apply common correctiveadjustments to multiple files at once ratherthan opening each file individually. This canalso be used for convert

6Getting started(Autorun screen is subject to change, depending onyour version of Photo Express)To install Photo Express:1 Place the Photo Express CD

7OverviewPhoto Express is a self-contained program, so browsing, editing, and creating are all donefrom a single screen. Below is a guide to all the m

8Menu barA number of commands common to Windowsapplications are found here.Menu Command barLists all the command categories and toolsavailable for the

9Customizing the lookTired of looking at the same dreary windows all the time? Photo Express now makes itpossible to change the workspace background a