How To Make Icons
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Why Creation?
Flat canvases and opaque pixels do not lend themselves to composing the rich
content of today's icons. The restrictions they impose make it difficult to
create one of the sample XP images below. The rich toolset and layered work
environment of Creation overcomes these hurdles and produces the very best
Windows XP icons!
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Image Comparisons
The appearance of icons in Windows XP is significantly enhanced for several
reasons. The introduction of semi-transparent pixels eliminates jagged edges.
This frees the artist from being limited to lines and angles based on the tiled
geometry of video pixels. Furthermore, it encourages the use of
semi-transparency in other aspects of the image such as drop shadows and
"layered" image content. Creation provides a toolset specifically designed to
excel in these areas. It offers multiple layers of image development,
anti-aliasing, free rotation, powerful gradients, individual layer opacity,
individual tool opacity, and much more!
Windows 2000 vs. Windows XP Icons
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Font Folder Windows 2000 |
Font Folder Windows XP |
Net Folder Windows 2000 |
Net Folder Windows XP |
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Show Me!
Here's how Creation will help you compose extraordinary icons you'll be proud to
call you own:
Create Your Own Work In Layers
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Creation's gradient tool generates smooth, natural looking blends of color and
transparency. The opacity of individual layers can also be adjusted to blend
with layers underneath.
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Add an Automatic Drop Shadow
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That's it - all done! With Microagelo Creation you'll soon be creating magnificent looking icons in no time at all.
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