Drawing and photo-enhancing made easy
CorelDRAW Essentials 2 Outdoes the Competition

CorelDRAW Essentials 2

Drawing and photo enhancing made easy

Jasc Paint Shop Pro 8

Photo and graphics editor
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2
Image-editing software for print, e-mail and the Web

Content

A suite of applications: CorelDRAW vector illustration and Corel Photobook bitmap editing software Multi-page, page layout and graphics creation tools Digital photo album creation and organization capabilities 100,000 clipart images and photos; 500+ TrueType fonts and symbols Comprehensive multimedia training: 2 hours of instruction QuickStart dialog box quickly and easily access applications and files; start special projects Bitmap application with limited vector graphic support Limited image page layout capabilities only View/Browse only (Paint Shop Photo Album 4 required) Product Tour 40 minute overview only Bitmap editor with limited vector graphic support Limited image page layout capabilities only View/Browse only Adobe Photoshop Album required) Online tours and overview only

Availability and Pricing

Estimated street price $79.99 US $99 US Adobe Store price: $99 US

Getting Started

Support for digital cameras and scanners Interactive instruction Initial help with common tasks Multimedia help Tutorials Wizard (TWAIN) and Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) support Visual toolbar, wizards QuickStart and Welcome dialog boxes Lynda.com training CD included: 2 hours TWAIN No static help and Quick Guides only No 40 minute product tour TWAIN, WIA and frames from video Recipes, hints, Smart messages, dialog box tips Welcome dialog box improved in version 2 Online movies only
CorelDRAW Essentials 2 Creativity
Create projects from customizable templates Photo Stitch tool to help create panoramas Interactive transparency Vector shapes support Artistic media vector strokes Vector extrusion/bevel/perspective Multiple layer support for photo composition Dozens of creative bitmap effects Third-party plug-in support for additional effects Preview bitmap effect results on screen Consolidated photo enhancement Effects browser Red-eye removal tool Ability to spray/stamp image objects Live perspective drop shadows Live effects on objects Watermarking support
No No manual only No layers only
No No No No Adobe Photoshop only
No predetermined image renditions only
No No (read only) No not full screen

Productivity

Full screen print preview Publish directly to Adobe PDF Ability to select, skew and rotate with one tool Align and distribute Digital image management Batch format conversion Multiple image/page printing Mulitple level undo View and undo multiple changes Customizable workspace Visual image browsing File association control Scrapbook Open/ Save dialog box Improved in version 8 No File browser Corel PhotoAlbum No No No No No No
Macromedia Flash format support Optimize common Web graphic formats Create image maps WebSafe color palette (Manual or automatic) No No

Photo Sharing

CD burning support Print layouts Slide show creation Send e-mail Upload photos to online print service HTML, multimedia No No (Manual or automatic) HTML and PDF slide show
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CorelDRAW Essentials 2 Now Available!
London, UK, September 2003 - Corel Corporation today announced that CorelDRAW Essentials 2, a simple to use, all in one drawing application, is now available for immediate purchase across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The package, designed with all age groups in mind, includes powerful photo-enhancement tools and customisable templates, allowing the user to create professional-looking projects with ease. The interface can be personalised, and the ready made templates and inclusion of the QuickStart manager, allow applications and files to be opened quickly so special projects can be started without delay.
Using the features in the package, and benefiting from the support of a free comprehensive training CD, individuals will be able to produce sophisticated graphics, enhance photos, lay out their projects and publish their work so others can easily access and view it. Results can then be shared with friends and family in a range of file formats.
"CorelDRAW Essentials is widely recognised as a market leading software application and were convinced that version 2 will further enhance the products reputation with consumers, said Grard Mtrailler, Product Manager for CorelDRAW at Corel Corporation, EMEA. The new version features a wide array of features and enhancements that are designed to increase ease of use. When selecting a new software package customers should be aware that this suite technically offers 5 products in 1 application. Included in the suite is a photo-editing package, a photo management tool, graphic design and page layout capabilities, a vast selection of clip art and a training CD. Offering unbeatable value for money.
Whats in the box? Based on award-winning CorelDRAW technology, CorelDRAW Essentials 2 includes:
Award-winning CorelDRAW graphics and page layout software Corel Photobook to make photo retouching and editing easy Corel PhotoAlbum to store, catalog and organize your photos quickly The Big Box of Art 100,000 clipart images from Hemera Quick Start Manager to quickly and easily access applications, start special projects, and organize files
Free training CD movie tutorials by Lynda.com 1,000 photos 500 fonts
Pricing and Availability On sale immediately in EMEA, CorelDRAW Essentials 2 will be available at the suggested retail price of 48 or 67 (SRP exc VAT). The product is available in English and German and in a multi-language box that includes French, Italian and Spanish. CorelDRAW Essentials 2 operates on the Windows platform.
For more information on CorelDRAW Essentials 2, please access www.corel.co.uk
About Corel Corporation Founded in 1985, Corel Corporation (www.corel.co.uk) is a leading technology company specializing in content creation tools, business process management and XML-enabled enterprise solutions. The companys goal is to give consumers and enterprise customers the ability to create, exchange and instantly interact with visual content that is always relevant, accurate and available. 2003 Corel Corporation. All rights reserved. Corel and the Corel logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Corel Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. All other product, font and company names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.