User`s manual

based programs, and work great for
photographic images. Bitmap applications
can lighten, darken, sharpen and even
create images. Photoshop is a common
graphics program used by many for
manipulating images, but FastARTIST also
contains similar editing tools. Images with
lots of gradations or that are photorealistic
are generally created and manipulated in
programs such as FastARTIST and Photoshop.
Note: FastARTIST is both a bitmap and vector graphic program!
Summary
If you intend to create your own artwork, then you will need both a vector and
bitmap program. The vector program will be used for working with shapes, text
and edges, while the bitmap program will be used for any photographic or
detailed images. If you don’t have two applications, or don’t wish to spend the
money to purchase one of both needed programs, FastARTIST is the perfect
solution because it will work with both types of images.
FastARTIST can be used to create the entire image if needed. With similar tools to
CorelDRAW and Photoshop, those already familiar with other graphics programs
can quickly master FastARTIST.
Editing Bitmap Artwork in FastARTIST/Photoshop
The following sections gives Tips and suggestions for creating artwork suitable for
printing on your Blazer Express.Remember,ifyouareprocientina
graphics program other than the new FastARTIST- create the images where you
are most comfortable. For advanced users of programs such as Photoshop and
CorelDRAW, the entire image can be set up to print and then Imported into
FastARTIST for printing a White Underbase or Highlight White.
The Underbase and Highlight White options are not available when
printing from a graphics application other than FastARTIST.
Besides the ability to work with vector based images such as hard edge
graphics, clipart and font manipulation, FastARTIST will do a lot of basic pixel
editing functions necessary when the customer gives you a pixel/bitmap le
such as: JPEG, GIF, TIFF or PSD.
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