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Adobe Illustrator CS3 Training DVD

Adobe Illustrator CS3 Training Video DVD

Learn how to 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. The Tutorial comes complete with practical working files and presented via an intuitive, easy-to-use interface, This Adobe Illustrator CS3 tutorial video makes learning simple, quick and enjoyable. All training courses are authored by certified professional instructors who have a passion for teaching.

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Introduction

Welcome

1. Key Illustrator Concepts

2. Creating Illustrator Documents

3. The Illustrator Interface

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 Info

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 »

Instructor : Mordy Golding

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Publisher:

lynda.com, Inc.

Duration:

13.5 hours - 138 lessons

Platform:

PC or Mac

Fomat :

Video CD

Price:

$149.95

£98.22

€110.06

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