Corel Painter Essentials 4: simplified version

6th October 2007

The company Corel Corporation has announced a new version of the program of the primary level for editing digital images and painting.
Among the new features of Corel Painter Essentials 4 there are:
Elaborated interface with the two work modes of painting and work with photos;
More convenient choice of brushes with the possibility of creating a list of frequently used brushes;
A palette for easy mixing and colors selection;
Improved tools for turning photos into paintings;
New technology Smart Stroke, using which brush strokes follow the contours of objects at the picture;
RealBristle painting system, the basis for digital painting;
New tools simulating feathers;
Large collection of paper textures;
Improved support of Wacom pads;
The possibility of undoing up to 32 steps.
Corel Painter Essentials 4 costs $ 99; registered users can upgrade for $ 69. The program is addressed to home users, as well as children and students.
Restrictions on trial: 60 days of use.