www.textease.com/paint
Foreword
Textease Branch CT - An imaginative way to sort and
classify.
Textease Studio CT is a fully integrated set of software tools.
All of the above tools except Textease Movies CT
This revolutionary principle means that all the tools have the
common interface and therefore the same desktop icon
share a
.
same easy to use interface and, because they all work in a
similar way, having mastered one the others are easy to pick
In addition to the Textease Studio CT tools, you will also be able
up. Textease Studio CT has been carefully thought out to give
to open Textease Timeline and Textease IdeasMap from the
you NINE KEY TOOLS in a single application making it ideal for
toolbar. These additional products are available to you for 30
use across the curriculum.
days from installation so you can experiment and get a real
Textease Publisher CT - For all your writing and publishing
are not purchased, the demonstration versions will expire after
needs.
30 days.
Textease Draw CT - A revolutionary vector drawing tool.
@Home Licence
flavour for their classroom potential. If these additional products
Textease Spreadsheet CT - The perfect introduction to
simple spreadsheets.
Textease Movies CT - Produce exciting movies in minutes.
Textease Database CT - A truly easy to use, multi-user
database.
Don’t forget our @Home licence for Textease Studio CT is a
great way to provide pupils and teachers with the same
software they have in school for use at home.
For further information about any of our products visit
www.lightbox-ed.com, call sales on +44 (0)1332 258384 or email
[email protected].
Textease Paint CT - A vibrant, creative painting tool.
Textease Presenter CT - Create top-notch presentations to
be proud of.
Textease Turtle CT - Flexible, progressive on-screen turtle
graphics.
2
Textease Paint CT
www.textease.com/paint
3
Contents
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
5
Introduction
6
Getting Going
7
Resize the page
8
Brush Options
8
- Select a Brush Type
9
- Select a Brush Shape
9
- Adjust the Brush Size
10
Paint Colours
10
- Select a Paint Colour
- Change the Paint Colours Available Within the Paint
11
Window
11
- Mix Your Own Colours
12
- Advanced Colour Options
13
- Create Your Own Paint Pots
14
Eraser Options
15
- Select an Eraser
15
- Select a Single Colour to Erase
16
Fill Options
16
- Select a Fill Type
18
- Apply a Fill
18
Paint Effects
18
- Use Paint Effects within a Painting
19
- Use Paint Effects for Photo Editing
21
Textease Paint CT Special Features and Tools
21
- Shapes
23
- Stamps
25
- Create a Repeated Pattern
26
- Grid
27
- Symmetry
28
- Region Selection Tool
29
- Animation
30
Add Text to a Painting
30
Reduce the Size of the Painting for Printing
32
Resource Bank
35
Further Help
38
Curriculum Examples
Textease Paint CT
Introduction
Textease Paint CT is a powerful yet easy to use paint package
specifically designed to meet the demands of the primary
curriculum. It includes a wide selection of brush types, paint
effects and fills to encourage creativity and provides pupils with
the opportunity to experiment using different media on the
same page. By mixing colours in the mixing palette pupils will
extend their knowledge and understanding of how different
colours are formed.
Pupils can integrate stamps (either from the selection provided
or by creating their own) into their painting. This provides pupils
with the opportunity to develop a range of artistic skills without
being restricted by their drawing ability. A selection of grids,
including an isometric (3D) grid, can be added to the
background to assist pupils to paint objects in perspective. A
range of symmetry tools are provided which can be used when
creating symmetrical patterns or images. Textease Paint CT also
includes tools which allow pupils to create repeating patterns.
The photo editing features enable pupils to digitally manipulate
photos with amazing results. Buildings can be rebuilt, unwanted
objects removed, make up added, even the weather can be
changed!
www.textease.com/paint
5
Getting Going
N.B. For information on how to configure which buttons will
appear on the toolbars see the Textease Publisher CT Getting
Started Guide.
• Go to the ‘Start’ button on your
desktop and in ‘All Programs’
Remember that you are working within Textease so all the usual
select ‘Lightbox Education’ and
functionality of Textease in terms of effects and links etc. are
then ‘Textease Studio CT’
available to you. (See the Textease Publisher CT Getting Started
(twice).
Guide for further details.)
Alternatively double click on the
Fig.1
shortcut on your desktop.
A Textease page will be displayed, with the
Resize the page
’General’ Textease toolbar already open
(Fig.1).
• Click on the ‘Resize’ button
• Open the ‘Paint’ toolbar by clicking on the
‘Toolbar control’ button
(on the ‘Paint’ toolbar) to
change the orientation of the page from poster to
, then click on
landscape. Click again to revert back.
the appropriate button (Fig.2).
The ‘Paint’ menu will be added to the
If you wish to change the scale to view more or less of the
Fig.2
menu bar, and
page.
the ‘Paint’
toolbar (Fig.3)
will open
• Click on the ‘Looks’ button on the ‘Additional’ toolbar to
open ‘Page’ within the ‘Looks’ window.
Fig.3
• Adjust the viewing scale by clicking on one of the given
containing the ‘Brush’, ‘Stamp’, ‘Eraser’, ‘Paint effects’,
options (Fig.5). As you click on a number
‘Shapes’, ‘Fills’, ‘Region’, ‘Grid’, ‘Symmetry’, ‘Animate’
the page view will automatically adjust.
(if Textease Movies CT is installed), ‘Resize canvas’ and
Alternatively you could enter a scale of
‘Text’ buttons.
your choice by clicking in the ‘Scale %’
The ‘Paint’ window will automatically open on the left
box replacing the scale currently
hand side of the screen (Fig.4). (This window is directly
displayed there (Fig.5).
linked to the ‘Paint’ toolbar. Opening or closing one
• When you are happy with the page view
will simultaneously open or close the other.)
• Close the ‘Toolbar Control’ window.
6
Textease Paint CT
close the ‘Looks’ window.
Fig.5
Fig.4
www.textease.com/paint
7
Brush Options
To begin your painting you will need to select a brush.
-
Splatter
-
Felt tip
-
Watercolour
-
Spray
-
Airbrush
-
Solid
The ‘Brushes’ window (Fig.4 on page 6) will open on the left
hand side of the screen by default when the ‘Paint’ toolbar is
first opened. Within this window you can select what type,
shape and size of ‘brush’ to use. If the ‘Brushes’ window is not
displayed, click on the ‘Brushes’ button
(on the ‘Paint’
toolbar) to open it.
Select a Brush Shape
Select a Brush Type
There are three brush shapes: square, italic and round.
There are nine brush types to
• Select the brush shape you wish to use by
choose from, each one
clicking on the appropriate button (Fig.7).
Fig.7
producing a different effect on
the page (Fig.6). By using a
Adjust the Brush Size
variety of brush types different
In the same way that artists painting on a
textures can be easily
reproduced within the one
canvas select different sized brushes to
Fig.6
painting. (See the examples ‘Joseph’s Coat’ and ‘Cezanne’s
Pot of Flowers and Pears’ in the ‘Resource Bank’.)
• Select the type of brush you wish to use by clicking on the
appropriate button:
paint with, artists using Textease Paint CT
can also change the brush size. By adjusting
the brush size, highly detailed paintings can
be produced, see the example ‘Van
Gogh’s Chair and Pipe’ in the ‘Resource
Bank’ (Fig.8).
-
Chalk
-
Crayon
Fig.8
• Click and drag the scroll bar, next to the ‘brush
preview’ window (Fig.9), right or left to adjust the size
of the brush. The image in the ‘brush preview’
-
Paint
window will change to reflect the size of brush
Fig.9
currently selected.
8
Textease Paint CT
www.textease.com/paint
9
Change the Paint Colours Available within the Paint
Window
Paint Colours
Once you have selected a brush you need to choose a paint
The six colours contained within the ‘Paint’ window (Fig.10) can
colour.
easily be replaced with a different colour. The replacement
colour can be one of the default colours available within the
Select a Paint Colour
‘Mixing’ window, or one you create yourself.
From within the Paint Window
• Click on the colour palette (Fig.10 on page 10) to open the
Six ready to use paint pots are always displayed within
‘Mixing’ window (Fig.11 on page 10).
the ‘Paint’ window (Fig.10).
The six paint pots on the left hand side of the ‘Mixing’ window
represent the six pots available within the ‘Paint’ window.
• Click on a pot to select the colour shown.
• Move the mouse pointer over the page. Its shape
Fig.10
• Click on the paint pot, in the ‘Mixing’ window, containing the
colour you want to be able to access from the main ‘Paint’
will change to resemble a paint brush.
• Click on the page where you want to begin painting and,
window. Then, holding down the left hand mouse button,
keeping the left hand mouse button held down, drag the
drag and drop it into one of the six paint pots located on the
brush over the page. Release the mouse to end the brush
left hand side of the ‘Mixing’ window. The corresponding pot
stroke.
contained within the main ‘Paint’ window will now contain
the new colour.
• Change colour by clicking on a different pot.
From the Mixing window
Mix Your Own Colours
Additional paint colours are available within the ‘Mixing’
By using the mixing palette to mix paints you can create as
window
many different paint colours as you wish. Different shades and
• Click on the image of a colour palette
tones can be achieved by gradually adding more of one paint
(Fig.10) to open the ‘Mixing’ window
colour. Pupils can freely experiment with the colours and quickly
(Fig.11).
discover how to mix them to produce oranges, purples, browns
etc.
• Click on a pot to select the colour shown.
Newly created paint colours can be accessed through the
The large splodge will adjust to match the
selected colour.
• Apply the paint to the page as before.
Fig.11
‘Mixing’ window or placed in the open paint pots within the
main ‘Paint’ window.
• Click on the image of a colour palette (Fig.10 on page 10) to
10
Textease Paint CT
www.textease.com/paint
11
open the ‘Mixing’ window (Fig.11 on page 10).
• Click on the colour you wish to pick up from the page. The
• Click on any of the paint splodges, or paint pots, to select it
large splodge will be updated.
as your base colour. The mixing area
Give the paint a ‘Running out’ effect
(represented by the large splodge) will adjust
• Click on the ‘Paint running out’ tick box. When you paint now
to match the selected colour (Fig.12).
• Keeping the left mouse button held down,
Fig.12
click on one of the smaller splodges then drag the mouse
pointer over the mixing area and move the mouse as if stirring
the paint colour will become lighter (or run out) as you keep
the left mouse button held down and move the mouse.
• Adjust the starting point for this effect by moving the ‘Paint
paint. The longer you stir the more of that colour it mixes in.
running out’ slider along. This slider provides a graphical
The selected colour will be mixed with the
representation of how ‘run out’ the paint is whilst you paint.
base colour to create a new colour (Fig.13).
Create Your Own Paint Pots
To change the pot selected for the base
colour back to its original colour click on the
‘Undo’ button
Fig.13
Once a pot has been selected for mixing it automatically
adjusts to contain the new colour created. To produce a
(on the ‘General’ toolbar).
• Repeat the previous step until the desired colour is shown in
the mixing area. (NB. Closing the ‘Mixing’ window to enable
painting using different shades of one colour, or several colours
taken from the same base colour, it is advisable to create a
you to paint on the whole page will not alter the selected
new paint pot for each shade. This will prevent the colour being
paint colour.)
replaced when a similar one is mixed.
• Click on the image of a colour palette (Fig.10 on page 10) to
Advanced colour options
open the ‘Mixing’ window (Fig.11 on page 10).
There are a number of advanced colour
• Click on the paint pot you want to keep then holding down
options including a colour picker to allow you
the left hand mouse button, drag and drop
to select colours already on the page.
it into another paint pot. For example, to
• Within the ‘Mixing’ window, click on the
use different shades of pink and purple
‘Advanced’ button
drag the default pink into the other paint
. The
pots (Fig.15).
mixing window will expand (Fig.14).
Fig.14
12
Textease Paint CT
Fig.15
‘Mixing’ window are also available in the main ‘Paint’
Pick up colours from the page
• Click on the ‘Colour picker’ button
The six paint pots on the left hand side of the
.
window. To return the default colours to these pots select a
www.textease.com/paint
13
pot then click on one of the paint splodges above the mixing
Select an Eraser
area. The default paint colours contained in the other eight
There are three different erasers to choose from: ‘Round’,
pots cannot be retrieved once a new colour has been
‘Square’ and ‘Real’. The ‘Real’ eraser acts in the same way as
added (except by clicking on ‘Undo’ whilst mixing paint).
a normal eraser would on paper. Unlike the ‘Round’ and
NB. Changes made to paint pots are only applicable to the
‘Square’ erasers you will need to rub the ‘Real’ eraser over an
Textease document you are currently working in. When a new
object several times to completely erase it.
document is opened the default paint colours will return.
• With the ‘Eraser’ window open, select an eraser by clicking on
• Select one of the copied paint pots containing the base
colour and mix the paint to create a new
• Adjust the size of the eraser using the scroll bar next to the
colour or shade of that colour, as described
‘eraser preview’ window.
in the previous section.
• Click on the page and, keeping the left hand mouse button
• Select a different paint pot and repeat the
held down, drag the eraser over the area you want to erase.
mixing process. Repeat until you have
created all the required shades (Fig.16).
its corresponding button (Fig.17 on page 14).
Release the mouse to finish.
Fig.16
Select a Single Colour to Erase
Textease Paint CT includes a function that allows you to erase
Eraser Options
just one colour. This is particularly useful if you have been
working on a painting for some time and do not want to erase
There are several eraser options available within Textease Paint
everything in the area where a mistake has been made. If there
CT allowing you to rub out as much or as little of your work as
are two or three colours in the area you no longer want, you
you want.
can erase them one by one.
NB. If you want to start the whole painting again you
• Open the ‘Eraser’ window, select an eraser to use and adjust
do not need to erase everything manually. Click
its size if necessary.
’Paint’ on the menu bar then click on ‘Clear painting’.
• Click in the box to the left of the words ‘Just one
The whole page will be cleared automatically.
colour’ so that it is ticked (Fig.18).
• Open the ‘Eraser’ window by clicking on the ‘Eraser’
button
• Click on the paint pot containing the colour you
(on the ‘Paint’ toolbar) (Fig.17).
Fig.18
wish to erase. The colour shown around the edge of
Fig.17
the eraser in the ‘Eraser preview’ window will adjust to match
the selected colour.
14
Textease Paint CT
www.textease.com/paint
15
• Click on the page and, keeping the left hand mouse button
held down, drag the eraser over the area to be erased. Only
open automatically when the ‘Pattern fill’ button is
clicked on (Fig.20).
paint of the selected colour will be erased, other colours will
be unaffected by the eraser being dragged over them.
• Remove the tick from the ‘Just one colour’ box to use the
(d)
From clipboard This fill allows you to use an
object placed on the clipboard as a fill. The fill will
show the object as a repeated pattern, the smaller
eraser on all colours once more.
Fig.20
the object the more repetitions of it within the pattern
(Fig.21).
Fill Options
• Close the ‘Paint’ toolbar from the
‘Toolbar control’ window (Fig.22) or by
As your painting develops you may want to use a fill to cover
an area (large or small) with a colour or a pattern. Once you
closing the main ‘Paint’ window.
• Click on the ‘Resource Bank’ button
(on the ‘General’ toolbar) and
have selected a fill type and colour you only need to click
select an image to use as a fill.
once on the page to fill any unpainted areas.
• Place the object on the page then
• Open the ‘Fills’ window (Fig.19) by clicking on the
‘Fills’ button
Fig.21
reduce it to the size you want it to be shown
(on the ‘Paint’ toolbar).
as within the fill.
Select a Fill Type
Fig.19
Within Textease Paint CT there are eight types of fill to choose
• Cut the object from the page.
• Open the ‘Paint’ toolbar from the ‘Toolbar
from with each one producing a different fill effect.
control’ window then click on the ‘Fills’
Select the type of fill you wish to use
button
to reopen the ‘Fills’ window.
by clicking on the appropriate
(a)
Solid
(b)
Radial
(c)
Pattern This fill is linked to a file in the ‘Resource Bank’
containing a selection of patterns to choose from which will
16
Fig.22
• Click on the ‘From clipboard’ fill button
button:
Textease Paint CT
(e)
Top to bottom
(f)
Bottom to top
(g)
Left to right
(h)
Right to left
www.textease.com/paint
17
Apply a Fill
• Select the effect you wish to apply by clicking on the
Fills can be applied to areas that have not been painted, or
appropriate button.
areas covered with a solid colour.
For example, the ‘Blur’ and
• Select a fill type and a paint colour for the fill.
‘Smudge’ tools allow you to
• Click on the page in the area to be filled. The selected fill will
blend edges within a painting
be applied.
to create a similar look to that
NB. If the area is not fully enclosed then the fill will cover other
of a painting created on
areas. Click on the ‘Undo’ button
canvas or paper. (See the
then open the ‘Brushes’
window and select a brush to enclose the area with. Then
example ‘Cezanne’s Pot of
reopen the ‘Fills’ window to select and apply a fill.
Flowers and Pears’ in the ‘Resource Bank’ (Fig.24).)
Fig.24
• Move the mouse pointer over the area you want to apply the
If you select a ‘solid’ fill you can also choose to ‘part’ fill an
effect to. The pointer will change to a hand.
• Click on the area and keep the left hand mouse button held
area.
down as you apply the effect.
• Click on the box to the left of ‘Part fill’.
• Click on the page in the area to be filled. The area will be
• While a tool is selected you can use it as many times as
partly filled. This is particularly useful for building up
desired. To stop applying the selected paint effect, select a
backgrounds such as sea, sky or grass.
different tool (paint effect, brush, fill etc).
Use Paint Effects for Photo Editing
Paint Effects
Although most of the ‘Paint effects’ can be used within
paintings a more dramatic effect can be
Having created outlines and added a range of colours
seen when they are used for photo
to your painting you may want to use some paint
editing. (See the example ‘Photo Editing’
effects to blend colours together more effectively.
in the ‘Resource Bank’.)
• Click on the ‘Text’ button
Use Paint Effects within a Painting
• Apply paint to the page.
• Click on the ‘Paint effects’ button
(on the ‘General’ toolbar).
to open the
• Select a photograph from the
‘Paint effects’ window on the left hand side of the
page (Fig.23).
18
Textease Paint CT
.
• Click on the ‘Resource Bank’ button
‘Resource Bank’ and drag it onto the
Fig.23
Fig.25
page (Fig.25).
www.textease.com/paint
19
• Click on the ‘Text’ button again and you are ready to edit the
photograph.
• Click on the ‘Paint effects’ button
and adjust the size of the tool by moving the slider.
> Click on the photograph in the area you want to copy
to open the ‘Paint
effects’ window (Fig.23 on page 18).
• Select the tool you wish to use:
from. A circle will be positioned there.
> Click again where you want to copy the image to.
> Click repeatedly to select small areas. Or, keeping the left
hand mouse button held down, slowly move the pointer
(a)
Blur
(b)
Smudge
(c)
Sharpen – this tool adds definition to a photograph.
over the photograph to replicate a wider area. Everything
the first circle moves over will be copied from the first circle
to the second circle.
> If you need to alter the distance between the circles, click
on the 'Clone' tool again.
(d)
Diffuse – this tool scatters the colours within the
selected area of the photograph.
(e)
Darken
(f)
Lighten
> Repeat the last two steps until the area being cloned is
complete.
• While a tool is selected you can use it as many times as
desired. To stop applying the selected effect to the
photograph, select a different tool (paint effect, brush, fill
(g)
Colourise – this tool gradually adds the paint colour
etc).
currently selected to the area it is applied to. (This tool could
be used to change the sky colour and transform an overcast
day into a sunny one.)
(h)
Red eye removal
(i)
Clone – This tool enables you to copy an area of the
picture and simultaneously reproduce it elsewhere. It can be
used to remove unwanted objects from a photograph, for
example cars or unknown people, or to change existing
features, for example to rebuild a ruined building. To clone:
> Open the 'Paint effects' window, select the 'Clone' tool
20
Textease Paint CT
Textease Paint CT Special Features
and Tools
Shapes
A selection of pre-drawn shapes are available within the
‘Shapes’ window: line, square, circle, spider star, polygon and
star. The shapes will be drawn using the last selected brush.
NB. Although shapes can be added in a similar way in other
Textease documents these shapes are slightly different. They will
form part of the painting and cannot be selected individually.
www.textease.com/paint
21
• Click on the ‘Shapes’ button
- Spider Star
to open the
> Click on the page in the position you want the centre of
‘Shapes’ window (Fig.26).
the spider star to be.
• Select a shape by clicking on the appropriate
button.
Fig.26
• Adjust the line width of the shape (by using the scroll bar in
the ‘Paint’ preview window) and select a paint colour for your
shape before drawing the shape on the page.
• If you want the shape to be filled click in the box to the left of
the word ‘Filled’. The shape will be filled with a solid fill the
same colour as the shape’s outline. (Replace this fill with a
different one by following the steps in the ‘Fill Options’ section
on page 16.)
• Draw the shape:
- Line
> Move the cross to the position you want the first line to
finish at and click on the page.
> Move the cross to the position
you want the next line to finish
at and click.
> Repeat the previous step until
all the points of the star are
drawn. Right click with the
Fig.27
mouse to finish (Fig.27)
• The shape will remain selected until a different tool is clicked
on (e.g. another shape, a brush, a fill etc).
> Click on the page in the position you want the line to start.
> Move the cross to the position you want the line to finish at
and click on the page to end.
- Square or Circle
Stamps
Stamps can be added to your painting or used to provide an
initial outline for an object (for example, a person).
> Click on the page and keeping the mouse button held
down drag out the shape to the required size.
- Polygon or Star
> Adjust the number of points the polygon or star will have
by clicking on the arrows, next to the word ‘Points’ (Fig.26),
to increase or decrease the given amount. For example
change the number of points for a polygon to “8” to draw
an octagon.
> Click on the page and keeping the mouse button held
down drag out the shape to the required size.
Use a Pre-Drawn Stamp
• Click on the ‘Stamps’ button
to open the
‘Stamps’ window (Fig.28).
• Click on the bar next to the display window at the
top of the ‘Stamps’ window to open the stamps
drop-down menu.
• Use the scroll bar to view the stamps menu.
• Click on a stamp to select it. Its full image will be
shown in the display window at the top of the
‘Stamps’ window, and the stamp will also be visible
22
Textease Paint CT
www.textease.com/paint
Fig.28
23
within the ‘Stamp preview’ window (Fig.29).
the ‘Create a stamp’ checkbox.
• Use the scroll bar next to the ‘Stamp preview’
• Click on the ‘Open’ button on the’Resource Bank’. The
window to adjust the size the stamp will appear on
the page. As the mouse pointer is moved over the
clipboard image will have been added to the stamps menu.
Fig.29
• Use the stamp in the same way you would any other.
page the stamp outline will be displayed as a red line.
• Click on the page to use the stamp. If you keep the left hand
You can also make a stamp from a section of your painting.
mouse button held down as you move the stamp across the
• Select an area of your painting. (See region selection tool
page a continuous line of the stamped image will be
• Click on the stamp button on the ‘Select region’ window then
produced.
• The stamp can be rotated 90º by clicking on the ‘Rotate
stamp’ button
page 28)
(in the ‘Stamps’ window) (Fig.29).
switch off the selection and close the window. The selection
will have been automatically added to the choice of stamps.
• Use the stamp in the same way you would any other.
Make Your Own Stamp
A stamp can be created from any object placed on the
Create a Repeated Pattern
clipboard. By creating your own stamps from clipart contained
Repeating patterns can easily be created from a single
within the ‘Resource Bank’ it becomes easy to paint people
painting which is tiled on the page. This feature is ideal for
and all sorts of tricky objects. In addition the ‘Create a stamp’
designing wallpaper or wrapping paper. (See the example
section in the ‘Resource Bank’ contains a wide variety of clipart
‘Wrapping Paper’ in the ‘Resource Bank’.)
that will help you become a skilled artist! (See the example
• Adjust the page view so that the
whole page is visible. (See page
‘Fantasy Creature’ in the ‘Resource Bank’.)
NB. Only clipart that has been made into a stamp can be
• Click on the ‘Stamps’ button
7.)
• Paint a picture that covers most
painted over, or be covered with a fill.
to open the ‘Stamps’
of the page and add a fill
around the picture to create a
window (Fig.29).
Fig.30
background. (Fig.30).
• Click on the ‘Resource Bank’ button
(on the ‘General’
toolbar).
• Select a piece of clipart, from the ‘Resource Bank’ and tick
Tile a Painting
• Click on ‘Paint’ on the menu bar then ‘Tile’. The painting will
now be repeated and four copies displayed.
24
Textease Paint CT
www.textease.com/paint
25
• Click on ‘Paint’ and ‘Tile’ again to repeat the pattern further.
For each copy of the painting currently visible three further
(Fig.32).
• Select the grid size by clicking on either the small,
copies will be added each time
medium or large grid button located at the top of
‘Tile’ is clicked on. For example,
the ‘Grid’ window.
Fig.32
if ‘Tile’ is clicked on three times
• Change the dotted grid to a solid one by clicking in the box
the repeated pattern will have
to the left of the text ‘Solid grid’ so that it is ticked. Removing
sixty four instances of the
the tick from the box changes the grid back to a dotted one.
original painting (Fig.31).
• To display an isometric grid click in the box to the left of the
Fig.31
• To create a repeating pattern
where half of the images are inverted click on ‘Tile and Flip’
instead of ‘Tile’.
text ‘Isometric’ so that it is ticked.
• Remove the grid from the page by clicking on whichever grid
button is currently selected.
Wallpaper a Painting
Symmetry
The ‘Wallpaper’ tool also allows you to create a repeating
By using the symmetry tools you can create perfectly
pattern by repeating each copy of the painting twenty five
symmetrical patterns and/or drawings on the page. (See the
times. Apply this tool by clicking on ‘Paint’ on the menu bar
example ‘Rangoli Pattern’ in the ‘Resource Bank’.)
then ‘Wallpaper’. (Each time ‘Wallpaper’ is selected twenty five
copies of all current images will be added to the page.)
There are three symmetry options. You can choose to apply a
vertical or a horizontal line of symmetry, or both.
Grid
NB. The lines of symmetry will be centred on the page so you
To make it easier to paint objects in proportion, a grid
may wish to change the page view so that the whole page is
background can be added to the page. The grid is easily
displayed. (See the section ‘Resize the page’ on page 7.)
removed when you have finished your painting.
• Click on the ‘Symmetry’ button
to open the ‘Symmetry’
window (Fig.33).
There are three different sizes of grid available (small, medium
• Select the type of symmetry to be applied to the
and large) and the grid can have dotted or solid lines. An
page by clicking on either the ‘Horizontal’, the
isometric grid is also available to help with the drawing of 3D
‘Vertical’ or the ‘Both’ symmetry button (Fig.33).
• A vertical and/or horizontal red line will be placed across the
objects.
• Click on the ‘Grid’ button
Fig.33
to open the ‘Grid’ window
centre of the page.
• As you paint in a half or quadrant the design will be
26
Textease Paint CT
www.textease.com/paint
27
reproduced in the other
button held down, drag out a selection box.
half or quadrants (Fig.34).
- Irregular Selection Tool
> Click on the page and, keeping the left hand mouse
button held down, drag out the first side of the shape. Click
to form a corner. Drag out the next side, clicking each time
a corner is reached.
> Keep dragging and clicking until the shape is complete.
Fig.34
Region Selection Tool
Press ‘Return’ on your keyboard to end.
The ‘Region selection’ tool enables you to select an area
- Magic Selection Tool
(region) within your painting or within a photograph when
This tool will select a region for you, for example a shape
editing. Once a region is selected it can be moved, copied or
within your painting.
resized.
> Click on the area you want to be selected. A red selection
box will automatically surround the selected area.
A good use of the ‘Region selection’ tool is to select a region
when painting or adding effects to a photograph to create a
Once an area has been selected paint (and other paint tools)
barrier around it. Paint, paint effects, fills, erasers etc. will only be
will only be applied to the selected region. To apply paint to
applied to the selected region, preventing other regions being
other areas and to release the selected region, click on the
altered. Alternatively you can choose to ‘Invert the selection’
region selection button again.
which means that the selected region cannot be painted on.
Animation
There are four types of ‘Region selection’ tools: ‘Rectangular’,
If you also have Textease Movies CT installed the ‘Animate’
‘Irregular’, ‘Lasso’ and ‘Magic’. Once selected each one works
button
in the same way. The shape of the area to be
By clicking on this button your current painting will be sent
selected will decide which tool to use.
directly to Textease Movies CT allowing you to combine it with
• Click on the ‘Region’ button
will be visible on the ‘Paint’ toolbar.
other paintings or images to create an animation. (See the
to open the
Textease Movies CT Getting Started Guide for full details.)
‘Region selection’ window (Fig.35).
• Click on the desired region selection button.
- Rectangular or Lasso Selection Tool
Fig.35
> Click on the page and, keeping the left hand mouse
28
Textease Paint CT
www.textease.com/paint
29
Add Text to a Painting
• Click on the ‘Save’ button
(on the ‘General’ toolbar).
• Browse to select a folder to save your document in.
To add text to a painting (for example to display a pupil’s name
on their work)
• Click on the ‘Text’ button
• Click in the ‘Save as type’ box to open a drop down menu
and select ‘Jpeg (*.jpg)’ from the list of options.
and start typing. Whilst the
• Click ‘Save’. Your painting will now be saved as a Jpeg.
‘Text’ button is active the document can be used in the same
Once the painting has been saved as a Jpeg it can be
way as any other Textease document.
accessed through the ‘Resource Bank’ in the same way as any
other image.
Once you’ve added your text and pictures to the page you
• Open a new Textease document.
can incorporate these into your canvas.
• Open the ‘Resource Bank’ then select and place the image
• Select the items you would like to incorporate into your
canvas..
• Click on ‘Paint’ in the menu bar and then select ‘Convert to
painting. The selected items will be incorporated into the
canvas and will no longer appear to be selected.
on the page.
• Resize the image.
• Repeat the previous two steps to add more images of
paintings to the page.
• Print the Textease document containing the smaller version(s)
of your painting(s).
Once you have finished adding text etc to your painting. Click
on the ‘Text’ button again to carry on painting.
Reduce the Size of the Painting for
Printing
Paintings created in Textease Paint CT will be saved as a
Textease document and the whole page printed unless another
option is selected.
If you do not want to print out the painting as an A4 document
the easiest way to print smaller versions is to paste the painting
onto a Textease page and resize it (as you would any other
image).
30
Textease Paint CT
www.textease.com/paint
31
Resource Bank
The 'Resource Bank' will remember its new size and position
each time it is opened.
There is a wide range of resources that can be
accessed through the 'Resource Bank'
Locate a Resource
. It is
Keyword search:
divided up into four sections (Fig.43)
• Click in the 'Search' box (next to the 'Search' button
Resources - which include:
and type in the name of the item you are looking for, for
• Curriculum resources: Clipart, digital photos,
example 'horse'.
• Click on the 'Search' button
videos, sounds and word banks categorised
. All items containing your
search word will be displayed within the 'Resource Bank'
by curriculum subjects.
window.
• Curriculum examples & templates: A wide
NB. The search looks for all words that contain the given
variety of examples and templates providing
'string' of letters. For example, if you search for 'cat',
ideas on how 'Textease Studio CT' can be
used effectively across the curriculum by pupils
)
Fig.43
'cathedral' will be included within the list of items.
of all ages and abilities can also be found within the
'Resource Bank'.
Navigate directly to a resource:
• You can also navigate to the resources you require by typing
Acquire - Enables the user to import images directly from
digital imaging devices e.g. digital camera or microscope.
into the address line and then clicking on the 'go' button
.
• Alternatively you can choose a folder from those listed in the
drop down menu.
Internet - Provides a quick link to the Internet in the same way
as clicking on 'Internet Explorer'.
The 'Resource Bank' will automatically open where it last
My Resources - Access your own resources, such as those
by clicking on the 'Home' button
browsed to, but you can return to the start position at any time
.
saved within 'My Documents' or on your network.
By default the 'Resource Bank' is displayed at the bottom of the
'Resource Bank' Options
screen. However, if you would like to change its size or position
To make the 'Resource Bank' easier to use, several options can
you can do so. Click on any edge and drag the sizing arrows
now be selected to match different pupils' needs or lesson
outwards or inwards to resize. Reposition the 'Resource Bank' by
requirements.
clicking on the title bar and dragging it to the desired position.
32
Textease Paint CT
www.textease.com/paint
33
Further Help
• Reduce the number of sections displayed.
Simplify the 'Resource Bank' by
reducing the number of sections
Over 70 cross-curricular examples for all year groups in KS1&2
available to pupils. For example, if
are included in the Textease Studio CT ‘Resource Bank’. A series
you do not wish pupils to access
of short ‘Getting Started’ video demonstrations can also be
items directly from the Internet that
found on our website (from within the product select ‘Help’ on
section could be hidden.
the menu bar, then ‘On the website’ and ‘Getting Started
videos’). For further examples and ideas on how to use these
- Click on 'Tools' (on the menu bar)
and then on 'Options'.
Fig.44
- Select 'Resource bank'. (Fig.44)
- Enable or disable the 'Resource Bank' tabs from being
displayed by clicking next to the corresponding titles.
software tools effectively in the classroom, including a regularly
updated ‘Top Tips’ section, visit our website at
www.textease.com.
For further information about how Textease can be used to
support and extend pupils of all abilities visit
• Set a 'Home' location of your choice for the 'My Resources'
section.
www.textease.com/resources where you can download ‘Using
Textease to Promote Inclusion and Accessibility’.
By setting a folder or mapped drive as the 'Home' location for
the 'My Resources' section pupils will be able to navigate to
Technical Support
their own class, or individual folder much quicker.
Our products are designed to be easy to use, but from time to
- Click on 'Tools' (on the menu bar) and then on 'Options'.
time everyone needs some help. You can access online support
- Select 'Resource bank'.
at www.textease.com where you will find a list of frequently
- Within the 'Directories' section click on the 'Browse' button
asked questions, the answers to which we hope will solve your
next to the 'My Resources' location box.
problem. If you still need help call our Technical Support team
- Navigate to the desired location then click 'OK'.
between 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. Outside of office hours
you can email [email protected] and our support team
NB. Changes made to the 'Resource Bank' options will be
remembered and applied each time the 'Resource Bank' is
opened. However, these options can be readjusted at any
time by simply repeating the above steps.
will reply as soon as possible.
To contact the Technical Support team:
Tel: +44 (0)1332 258386
Email: [email protected]
Visit: www.textease.com
34
Textease Paint CT
www.textease.com/paint
35
Stay Up to Date
Certain images provided are copyright Nova Development and
Don’t forget to sign up for our regular email updates which give
its licensors. Images ©1997, 1998, 2004 Nova Development and
details of the latest product releases, twilight seminars in your
its licensors; ©1996 Cliptoart; ©1995 Expressions Computer
area, new Top Tips, and lots more. Visit www.textease.com to
Software; ©1997-98 Seattle Support Group; ©1999 Software
Syndicate Inc.; © Management Graphics, Ltd.; © 1996-99 Hemera
submit your contact details.
Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Online Updates
Your software includes a feature to make installation of future
Oxford Reading Tree Clip Art Story Characters, © Sherston
Software Limited and Oxford University Press 1997.
updates quicker and easier than ever before. The software
comes with an online update button
that automatically
Development Team
appears on the toolbar when there is a new version available.
Development Manager: Steve Taylor
This button can only be accessed by administrators, otherwise it
Product Development: Richard Cunningham, Rob Davies, Jane
will appear greyed out. The online update is downloaded via the
Doran, Mark Harrison, Mark Ingram, Craig Robson, Ian White,
internet, and will automatically update any previous version 6
Matthew Wilcoxson
releases installed. See the ‘Installation Instructions’ for further
Graphic Design: Paul Gowdridge
details.
Educational Consultants: Doug Dickinson, Fiona Panni
Project Manager: Heather Hann
Credits
© Copyright Lightbox Education 2009.
Minimum System Requirements
Certain clip art files provided are copyright Sherston Software
Windows 98SE, 300 MHZ, 64 MB (128 MB recommended), 300 MB
Ltd. For further information on these resources, please visit
HDD space (600 MB recommended), resolution of 800 x 600.
www.sherston.com.
Certain Digital Video samples included are taken from the Digital
Video Clips collections published by Sherston. These files are
Textease Resources
700 MB HDD space.
copyright Sherston Software Ltd and Croft Douglas Education
Ltd. For further information on these resources, please visit
www.sherston.com and www.croftdouglas.co.uk
36
Textease Paint CT
www.textease.com/paint
37
Curriculum Examples
Design and Technology
to produce a design, or series of
A number of curriculum examples using Textease Paint CT can
be found in the ‘Resource Bank’
designs, before making a model.
(on the ‘General’ toolbar).
Use Textease Paint CT…
Numeracy
Art
to explore symmetry in shapes and
to produce personalised wrapping
paper containing a repeated
letters.
pattern.
Literacy
…across the curriculum.
to visually represent a character or
creature described within a text or
pupils’ own writing.
Religious Education
to create patterns similar to ones
displayed in religious buildings
and/or during religious
celebrations.
38
Textease Paint CT
www.textease.com/paint
39
www.textease.com/studioct
Lightbox Education,
Friar Gate Studios, Ford
Street, Derby, DE1 1EE
T: +44 (0)1332 258381
F: +44 (0)1332 258382
www.lightbox-ed.com
Part No. 1KL-847
Sales:
[email protected]
T: +44 (0)1332 258384
Technical Support:
[email protected]
T: +44 (0)1332 258386