AboutNeal Ziring Expertise Experienced user of versions 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and X3 mostly for
web page graphics, some photo retouching, some technical document
illustration. Right now I only have versions 12 and X3 available to me,
so I'll be best at answering questions about those.
Question I have a project I'm working on, and I want the title to be a series of images. I want one photograph to be the filled in part of the letters that I've got going across the page. I imagine I'm seriously overlooking the ovbious answer, but I can't figure out how to get the shape I want to be a letter in a specific font. I should mention that I'm working in CorelDRAW 9.
I appreciate your explaining this to me! Thanks!
Answer Genevieve,
>
> I have a project I'm working on, and I want the title to be
> a series of images. I want one photograph to be the filled
> in part of the letters that I've got going across the page.
> I imagine I'm seriously overlooking the ovbious answer, but
> I can't figure out how to get the shape I want to be a letter
> in a specific font. I should mention that I'm working in
> CorelDRAW 9.
Well, the task you describe is very easy in CorelDraw 8 or
later. I wouldn't know how to do it in an earlier version.
Doing the task will require two key features of CorelDraw:
1. Converting a text object to a curves
2. Putting an object inside a clipping object (Powerclip)
So, first, you need to get your title text looking the way
you want. I'd recommend a very heavy bold font, otherwise your
audience won't see enough of the photograph to understand it.
I'd recommend something like Kabel Ultra or Futura XBlk. You
might also want to decrease the font spacing (leading) in order
to put the letters a little closer together. You might also
need to stretch the text vertically.
Anyway, once you have your text looking just about the way you
want it, make a backup copy of the object (copy, then paste).
Then select the object and use Arrange->Convert to Curves.
Then give the new curve object a thin outline and no fill.
Second, import your image. Adjust its size so that it is just
big enough to fill the text. Then make a backup copy of it.
Select the image, then use Effect->Powerclip->Place in container.
Your mouse cursor will change into a big black arrow. Click on
the outline of your text curve object. The image will now be
clipped by the curve.
To reposition the image within the text, you need to edit the
Powerclip contents. Pick Effects->Powerclip->Edit Content to do
your editing, and Effects->Powerclip->Finish editing when you're
done.
