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Plan2Model provides architects the power to turn your 2D floor plans into 3D ArchiCAD models quickly and effectively. With this ArchiCAD 7.0 add-on, representations of 2D elements on floor plans can be converted to objects in an ArchiCAD model automatically and/or semi-automatically. Use source data in any file format 2D floor plan, such as DXF and DWG files or imported sketches and drawings processed by raster-to-vector conversion software. The simple vector entities – lines, polylines, arcs, and circles that make up 2D floor plans are converted by Plan2Model into a full ArchiCAD intelligent building model containing walls, columns, windows, doors, beams and other objects.
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Ulead® PhotoImpact® 10 is a complete image-editing suite for enthusiasts who want inspiring results, without the steep learning curve. Basic Mode offers users new to digital photography a streamlined interface for most common tasks. Advanced users can take advantage of a complete set of high-end tools for retouching, montages, painting, drawing and Web graphics. PhotoImpact 10 makes it easy to achieve professional results with your photos.
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PhotoImpact is an all-in-one solution for digital imaging. It places a wealth of tools at your fingertips for everything you need for the design of Web page graphics and image editing. When designing Web page components, please remember HCISD web pages should be designed to fit within the standard District screen resolution to avoid having to scroll left-to-right and therefore should be no more than 700 pixels wide.
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To create a unique portrait using a custom Stamp built from family photos.
Making your photo Objects:
1. Choose 6 – 10 snapshots family members. The photo you want to use as your main image object should be made from at least a 5″ X 7″, better still, an 8″ X 10″. The other objects should range from 1/2″ to 1″ in height to give your stamp some variation. Scan them into your computer or have a friend do it for you. I sometimes use a digital camera or have a digital version made when my film is processed at my local Photo Center.
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I. Smoothening the Photo
1. Open the jpg-image in Photoshop
2. Filters Blur Gaussian blur (radius: around 2-6. Should be really unsharp)
3. Edit Fade gaussian blur (mode: Darken). This step must be made immediately after blurring, else you will not find it in the Edit menu…
4. Filter Blur Smart Blur to smoothen out the picture. mode: “normal”, quality: “high”. Radius (0.8) and Threshold (25)
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Photo Editing Tips
1. Open or Acquire the Image
• Choose File Open as normal –or–
• Acquire the Image from a Scanner or Digital Camera
o Click either the Scanner or Camera icon on the
Toolbar Select the Device Click OK
2. Adjust Brightness & Contrast
Makes an image lighter or darker and allows you to make parts of it stand out or blend in more
• Choose one of the Brightness/Contrast toolbar icons or Format Brightness & Contrast
• Click an image to adjust. A thumbnail preview is provided as well as real-time changes to the image.
• Adjusted too much? Click Reset or Undo.
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Corel® DVD Copy TM is a powerful tool for converting video files into a wide variety of standard and high-definition formats. This Quick Start Guide will show you how to convert your videos for playback on popular cell phones, PDAs, and smart devices. Convert videos in 3 easy steps! Open DVD Copy TM 6, click Convert File. Select Convert to CellPhone, Convert to iPhone TM, or Convert to iPod®, depending on your output device. INSDC6PLENPC
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This module provides a foundation of working with text in Photoshop. With the following exercise under your belt, you will be ready to take on most any challenge creating and laying out text in PhotoShop.

What you will do:
You will learn a variety of methods for working with text through the process of creating an informational mini-poster.
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Illustrator is a vector-based imaging program. Unlike PhotoShop, which deals in pixels (raster images), this one deals in lines and algorithms for various shapes. It functions by generating curved paths connected by modifiable anchor points. These anchors, with their handles, are ultimately editable and never “leave” the structure of the file.
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Are you designing a Web site or planning to put up a page on the Web? Are you developing a multimedia presentation? Regardless of which of these activities you may be working on, there is one common element that you will probably be including–graphics. Finding the best graphics program to meet your needs will go a long way in helping you with your project. Two companies that are wellknown for their contributions to multimedia and graphic design are Adobe and Macromedia. Knowing about what they have to offer will help you to make your choice of which graphics programs to use.
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