The 15 project-based lessons in this book show students step-by-step the key techniques for working in Illustrator CS5. They learn how to create vector artwork for virtually any project and across multiple media: print, websites, interactive projects, and video. In addition to learning the key elements of the Illustrator interface, they'll learn how to integrate their artwork with Adobe Flash movies, Adobe InDesign layouts, and Adobe Flash Catalyst software to add interaction to their designs. The companion CD-ROM includes sample project files for students to use as they work their way through the lessons in the book.
Features and Benefits
World's best-selling book on Adobe Illustrator - now fully revised for CS5
* Comprehensive, project-based lessons teach key concepts for creating vector-based artwork with Illustrator CS5
* All-updated lessons demonstrate new features, including perspective drawing tools, multiple artboards with video-specific presets, and more
* Official training series from Adobe Systems Inc., developed with the support of Adobe product experts
Table of Contents
Getting Started
1 Getting to Know the Work Area
2 Selecting and Aligning
3 Creating and Editing Shapes
4 Transforming Objects
5 Drawing with the Pen and Pencil Tools
6 Color and Painting
7 Working with Type
8 Working with Layers
9 Working with Perspective Drawing
10 Blending Colors And Shapes
11 Working with Brushes
12 Applying Effects
13 Applying Appearance Attributes and Graphic Styles
14 Working with Symbols
15 Combining Illustrator CS5 Graphics with Other
Index
About the Authors
The Adobe Creative Team of designers, writers, and editors has extensive, real world knowledge of Adobe products. They work closely with the Adobe product development teams and Adobe's Instructional Communications team to come up with creative, challenging, and visually appealing projects to help both new and experienced users get up to speed quickly on Adobe software products.
