Foreword
FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE to take photographs, the pure enjoyment of capturing and crafting an image is often enough to warrant the effort it takes to do so. But there’s another kind of happiness photographers take out of their work—the act of sharing a meaningful image can spread the joy of photography and delight viewers of all ages.
The new Corel PaintShop Pro X5 has been designed recognizing the importance of sharing. People inspire us, not as subjects of our craft, but as participants in enjoying the results of our efforts. Once the capture, enhancement, and editing of our photos is over, sharing with others can give us a unique sense of fulfillment.
PaintShop Pro X5 includes new features that reflect this. From Face recognition to Places, our new Photo Mapping tools to our new level of social media integration, PaintShop Pro X5 accelerates a photographer’s ability to share his or her craft. And other new tools, such as the Instant Effects palette, let us make and enhance photos faster than ever, so we can get on with the sharing!
In his excellent book, Photo Restoration and Retouching Using Corel PaintShop Pro X5, Fourth Edition, Robert Correll reveals his deep grasp of what a photo means to others. The thought of restoring a cherished family photo for our loved ones to enjoy is what motivates the people at Corel to keep pushing PaintShop Pro forward and invent new ways to enhance and share our—or our forebears’—photographs.
This book is a fantastic guide to help you uncover the possibilities of what you can do with your photos—both new and old—taking you step-by-step through the process of restoring and enhancing your precious memories.
Photo Restoration and Retouching Using Corel PaintShop Pro X5 will provide you with the skills you need to make subtle enhancements or dramatic artistic embellishments to your photographs.
Happy reading, happy editing, and we wish you all the best in making and sharing your photographs.
Craig Copley
Senior Product Manager,
Corel PaintShop Pro X5
Corel Corporation