Vector Graphics Using Adobe Illustrator CS5: Tutorials and Techniques Book/DVD Package

Description

Along with the other two titles in the series ( Pixel Graphics Using Adobe Photoshop CS5 and Digital Layout Using Adobe InDesign CS5 ), this book has an accompanying DVD that shows step-by-step tutorials in conjunction with in-text projects and also demonstrates characteristics and techniques of Illustrator CS5. The tutorial disc provides the reader with a 'how-to' narration, beginning with basic technical skills for using the program, creating illustrations, signs, logos, brochures, diagrams, graphs, charts, and more. The package shows the reader how to conquer the technical aspects of vector-based illustrations as you watch the tutorials and listen to the concepts as they are presented. Learn typographical terms, airbrushing effects, importing/exporting of various file formats, when to use vector vs. pixel art, characteristics of RGB, CMYK, other color models, and more. Additional project files, tutorials, and lesson plans available to instructors for use as a textbook. This title covers a step-by-step 'how-to' narration on beginning aspects of Adobe Illustrator with both the manual and DVD. Learn typographical terms, airbrushing effects, importing/exporting of various file formats, when to use vector vs. pixel art, characteristics of RGB, CMYK, other color models, and more. This title shows basic technical skills for using the program, creating illustrations, signs, logos, brochures, diagrams, graphs, charts, etc. Additional project files, tutorials, and lesson plans are available to instructors for use as a textbook. This title is designed for anyone just opening the program for the very first time along with experienced designers.


Contents:

Introduction - vector and line art.
- 1

The workspace.
- 2

Custom.
- 3

Creating and opening documents.
- 4

Drawing and brushes.
- 5

Strokes and fills.
- 6

Shapes and objects.
- 7

Working with paths.
- 8

Text.
- 9

Selections.
- 10

Groups and layers.
- 11

Color.
- 12

Transformation and Positioning.
- 13

Symbols.
- 14

Live effects.
- 15

Images.
- 16

Saving and output.
- 17

Working with other programs

Conclusion

About the DVD.