Adobe Illustrator CS2 Revealed

Description

Written for beginner-to-intermediate level students and professionals who have basic computer skills, "Adobe Illustrator CS X Revealed" provides coverage of introductory through advanced features of the latest version of Illustrator, the industry-standard vector graphics software. Adobe Illustrator CS is an essential tool for anyone who needs to express ideas visually in print, on the Web, or in any other medium. This latest version boasts powerful new 3D features, enhanced printing options, and faster performance, allowing users to efficiently publish their artwork anywhere. Following a unique style that caters towards beginners, "Adobe Illustrator CS X Revealed?"provides step-by-step tutorials to teach the skills needed to master the Illustrator software. Featuring a user-friendly pedagogy and design and easy-to-follow instructions, the book provides detailed coverage of the software through design projects such as drawing with symbols, creating 3D objects, and preparing a document for prepress and printing, putting concepts and skills into a real-world context.

CONTENTS:

Front matter
1. Getting Started with Ilustrator
2. Creating Text and Gradients
3. Drawing and Composing an Illustration
4. Transforming and Distorting Objects
5. Working with Layers
6. Working with Patterns and Brushes
7. Working with Filters, Gradient Meshes, Envelopes & Blends
8. Working with Transparency, Effects & Graphic Styles
9. Creating Graphs in Illustrator
10. Drawing with Symbols
11. Creating 3-D Objects
12. Preparing a Document for Prepress and Printing
13. Preparing Graphics for the Web
Data Files List
Glossary
Index