How to make 3D buttons in paint shop pro X2

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Uploaded by on Oct 1, 2008

This video will show you how to make 3D buttons in paint shop pro there is also a step by step guide to go along with this video.

1. Start by creating a new image 250x200 with a background color of your choice.

2. When you have created a new image use the selection tool to create a rounded rectangle shape in the middle of the image.

3. Once you have the selection, flood fill it with white or any color of your choice.

4. Now you need to contract your selection by going to SELECTION MODIFY CONTRACT and contract by 15 pixels.

5. Flood fill the contracted selection with the background color leaving a white boarder on the outside of your selection.

6. Now you need to expand your selection by going to SELECTION MODIFY EXPAND and expand the selection by 15 pixels.

7. Now you will need to add an inner bevel to make the image stand off the page do this by going to EFFECTS 3D EFFECTS INNER BEVEL.

8. Use the following settings to create the most effective bevel.

9. Once you have created your bevel go to EFFECTS 3D EFFECTS DROP SHADOW this will give your Button an extra 3D look.

10. Use the following settings to get a good looking shadow effect.

11. Add some text or logo to your Button and your done.

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  • Good tut, but the music goes on for a bit afterwards. Anyways, looking forward to some more ;) lol

  • that happened before i changed the song, this song just Carry's on going because its from you tube

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  • omg nice one bro, thanks so much brah

  • thanks i made a new logo on my channel!!

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  • Love Her by Seether.

    Got it.

  • I really dont remember, i think its by seether but i picked it off the youtube list not my own sorry.

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