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Adobe Illustrator CS3 Training DVD
Take your skills to the next level. This Adobe Illustrator CS3 training DVD is the ultimate in comprehensive learning for the discerning professional.
The training uses broadcast quality audio and video to deliver concise and informative training right to your desktop. Complete with practical working files and presented via an intuitive, easy-to-use interface, These Adobe Illustrator CS3 tutorials make learning simple, quick and enjoyable. All training courses are authored by certified professional instructors who have a passion for teaching.
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1. Key Illustrator Concepts
- Why use Illustrator?
- What are vector graphics?
- Understanding paths
- Fill and stroke attributes
- Selections and stacking order
2. Creating Illustrator Documents
3. The Illustrator Interface
- Exploring panels and workspaces
- Using the control panel
- Navigating within a document
- Using guides and grids
- Utilizing the bounding box
- Using smart guides
- Choosing preview options
4. Basic Drawing
- The importance of modifier keys
- Using the basic shapes tools
- Drawing with the Pen tool
- Drawing with the Pencil tool
- Painting with the Paintbrush tool
5. Basic Path Editing
- Editing anchor points
- Creating compound shapes
- Utilizing pathfinder functions
- Using the Eraser tool
- Joining and averaging paths
- Outlining strokes
- Simplifying paths
6. Basic Text Editing
- Creating point text
- Creating area text
- Applying basic character settings
- Applying basic paragraph settings
- Creating text threads
- Creating text on a path
- Converting text to outlines
7. Making Selections
- Using the basic selection tools
- Using the Magic Wand and the Lasso tool
- Selecting objects by attribute
- Saving and reusing selections
8. Understanding Appearances
- Using the Appearance panel
- Targeting object attributes
- Adding multiple attributes
- Applying live effects
- Expanding appearances
- Creating graphic styles
- Modifying graphic styles
- Appearance palette settings
- Copying appearance
9. Working with Groups and Layers
- Defining groups
- Editing groups
- Working with layers
- Layers and object hierarchy
- Creating template layers
- Object, group, and layer attributes
10. Advanced Drawing and Path Editing
- Creating Live Paint groups
- Detecting gaps in Live Paint groups
- Path editing with Live Paint
- Using Offset Path
- Dividing an object into a grid
- Cleaning up errant paths
11. Working with Color
- Defining swatches
- Creating swatch groups and libraries
- Working with gradients
- Working with patterns
- Using the Color Guide
- Experimenting with color
- Finding colors with kuler
- Modifying color in artwork
12. Object Transformation and Positioning
- Moving and copying objects
- Rotating and scaling objects
- Reflecting and skewing objects
- Using the Free Transform tool
- Using the Transform panel
- Repeating transformations
- Using the Transform Each function
- Aligning objects
- Distributing objects
13. Using Brushes
- Creating a calligraphic brush
- Creating a scatter brush
- Creating an art brush
- Creating a pattern brush
14. Working with Masks
- Understanding clipping masks
- Using layer clipping masks
- Creating opacity masks
15. Using Symbols
- Defining symbols
- Editing symbols
- Using the Symbolism toolset
16. Applying Filters and Live Effects
- Minding your resolution settings
- Applying the 3D Extrude & Bevel effect
- Applying the 3D Revolve effects
- Mapping artwork to 3D objects
- Using the Transform effects
- Using the Pathfinder effects
- Using the Stylize effects
- Using the Scribble effect
- Using the Warp effect
17. Advanced Text Editing
- Creating and using paragraph styles
- Creating and using character styles
- Taking advantage of OpenType fonts
- Using the Glyphs panel
- Wrapping text around objects
- Checking spelling
- Using the Change Case function
- Setting tabs and leaders
- Managing fonts
- Dealing with legacy text
18. Designing for the Web
- Using Pixel Preview
- Specifying web slicing
- Optimizing web graphics
- Creating simple animations
19. Creating Blends
- Creating a basic blend
- Using a blend to create an airbrush effect
- Using a blend to create an animation
- Using a blend to evenly distribute objects
20. Working with Images
- Placing images
- Using the Links panel
- The Edit Original workflow
- Live Trace
- Rasterizing artwork
- Object mosaic
21. Performing Specialized Tasks
- Creating graphs
- Creating a lens flare
- Using Gradient Mesh
- Using Envelope Warps
- Using the Liquify Distortion tools
22. Saving and Printing
- Saving your Illustrator document
- Printing your Illustrator document
- Using the Crop Area tool
- Setting up page tiling
- Adding XMP metadata
23. Working with Other Programs
- Exporting files for use in QuarkXPress
- Exporting files for use in InDesign
- Exporting files for use in Word/Excel/PowerPoint
- Exporting files for use in Photoshop
- Exporting files for use in Flash
- Exporting files for use in After Effects
- Migrating from FreeHand
Conclusion
- Finding additional help
- Goodbye
Illustrator CS3 Training Essentials
Title Information.
In Illustrator CS3 Training Essentials , instructor Mordy Golding teaches the basics of this application to new and experienced users alike. He then delves into Illustrator CS3's new features, demonstrating how to use each of the tools to its full potential. From the interface to the intricacies of the drawing tools, from transforming, editing, and positioning objects to applying filters and live effects, Illustrator CS3 Training Essentials covers each aspect of this popular vector graphics application. Exercise files accompany the training. Close »
Format : DVD
Price : $149.95 | £74.95 | €95.95
Publisher : lynda.com, Inc.
Duration : 13.5 hours - 138 lessons
Platform : PC or Mac
Closed Captioning : No
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