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PACKAGE INCLUDES

 •  Format - DVD-ROM
 •  Duration - 6 Hours of Beginner to Intermediate Training
 •  Author - Steve Samson
 •  Platform - Windows & Mac OS
 •  Project Files - Included

 

COURSE INTRODUCTION

These easy to follow, in-depth lessons show you how to create top quality artwork using Adobe Illustrator CS3. Our lessons focus on best practices for producing better images easier and faster ensuring the most unique and professional work for print or the web. Get up to speed on the unique capabilities of Adobe Illustrator CS3 today!


Highlights

 •  Examine professionally-prepared, real-world Illustrator files to understand clearly
        what makes Illustrator the best tool for the job of creating top-quality line-based
        artwork.
 •  Learn the essentials of Illustrator with clear, simple instructions that make this
        powerful application easy to understand and use.
 •  Create a library of shapes, patterns and more for use in your own projects.
 •  Prepare your artwork for print or export it for use in websites or other online output.

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COURSE OUTLINE

Course Outline

Lesson 1: WELCOME TO ILLUSTRATOR CS3 (19 min)
1. Vectors vs. Pixels
2. Understanding Points, Paths, Fills & Strokes
3. Exploring the New Welcome Screen
4. Opening an Existing Document
5. Saving & Closing Documents

Lesson 2: THE ILLUSTRATOR INTERFACE (37 min)
1. Using the Menu Bar & Status Bar
2. Working with the Tool Box
3. Using the Control Palette
4. Using the Palette Dock
5. Saving & Loading Workspaces
6. Setting Preferences
7. Zooming & Panning a Document
8. Working with the Layers Palette

Lesson 3: CREATING & COLORING OBJECTS (46 min)
1. Working with Rulers, Guides & Grids
2. Drawing Rectangles & Ovals
3. Selecting & Deleting Objects
4. Duplicating Objects
5. Dividing an Object
6. Drawing Polygons & Stars
7. Drawing Lines, Arcs, Spirals & Grids
8. Changing Fills & Strokes
9. Changing Opacity & Using the Eyedropper Tool
10. Using the Color Palette
11. Understanding Live Color

Lesson 4: MANIPULATING OBJECTS (26 min)
1. Using Simple Transformations
2. Rotating Objects
3. Using the Transform Menu
4. Shearing & Reflecting Objects
5. Using the Transform Each Command
6. Aligning & Distributing Objects
7. Distorting Objects

Lesson 5: DRAWING IN ILLUSTRATOR (19 min)
1. Freeform Drawing with the Pencil Tool
2. Drawing with Brushes
3. Tracing a Template
4. Using Live Trace

Lesson 6: USING THE PEN TOOL (18 min)
1. Understanding Anchor Points
2. Drawing Straight Lines
3. Drawing Curves
4. Working with Curved Corner Points
5. Working with Combination Corner Points
6. Converting Anchor Points

Lesson 7: WORKING WITH POINTS & PATHS (27 min)
1. Using the Direct Selection Tool
2. Transforming Points & Path Segments
3. Splitting & Joining Paths
4. Aligning Points
5. Adding & Removing Points
6. Using the Pathfinder Palette
7. Final Comments & Credits

 
 
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