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CD Label Tutorial
When I first began using Painter version 6, I tried my best to crash the program while creating very large files (16 X 20 inches at 300 PPI and lots of layers ). As a direct result of doing this, I created a small furry character that may become our company logo. I used a part of one of my large test paintings to create the background for a CD label. I wanted to do all of this tutorial in Painter so I didn't use a CD template.
Open a new file at 4.62 X 4.62 inches at 200 PPI. I opened my painting and cropped (press the C key) the area I wanted to use for the background. Press the Ctrl + A keys to select the entire canvas area and click once with the (press the 'F' key) Layer Adjuster tool to turn it into a layer. Of course, you will use your own painting. It is the techniques you want to learn so you can duplicate them when the need arises. Save this file with a new name and minimize the window, you will use it later.
In the Tools palette (1) click on the Rectangular Selection tool (or press the R key). To access the Oval Selection tool (press the O key). Practice using the different keyboard shortcuts as a time saver while creating your graphics.
Press the M key and use 50% as your magnification factor in the Controls: palette (2). With the Oval Selection tool selected, place the cross hairs in the top left corner of the canvas, press the Shift key, and drag towards the bottom right corner. Painter automatically stops at the edge of the canvas so your circle will not move beyond the canvas edge (3).