Adobe Illustrator CS6 : digital classroom

Starting up; About Digital Classroom; Prerequisites; Starting Adobe Illustrator CS6; Fonts used in this book; Resetting Adobe Illustrator CS6 preferences; Steps to reset default Adobe Illustrator CS6 preferences; Loading lesson files; Working with the video tutorials; Additional resources; Lesson 1: Adobe Illustrator CS6 Jumpstart; Starting up; The project; Setting up the artboard; Creating the background shape; Sampling a color; Distorting a shape; Importing an image; Self study; Review; Lesson 2: Getting to Know the Workspace; Starting up; Opening Illustrator; Choosing a workspace.;A highly accessible, step-by-step guide to Adobe Illustrator CS6 Illustrator CS6 Digital Classroom includes 12 self-paced lessons that contain essential skills and explore new features and capabilities of Adobe Illustrator. Every lesson is presented in full color with step-by-step instructions. Learning is reinforced with video tutorials and lesson files on a companion DVD that was developed by a team of expert instructors and Illustrator experts. Each video tutorial demonstrates and explains the concepts and features covered in the lesson. This training package shows how to create and produ. Starting up About Digital Classroom Prerequisites Starting Adobe Illustrator CS6 Fonts used in this book Resetting Adobe Illustrator CS6 preferences Steps to reset default Adobe Illustrator CS6 preferences Loading lesson files Working with the video tutorials Additional resources Lesson 1: Adobe Illustrator CS6 Jumpstart Starting up The project Setting up the artboard Creating the background shape Sampling a color Distorting a shape Importing an image Self study Review Lesson 2: Getting to Know the Workspace Starting up Opening Illustrator Choosing a workspace. Opening a fileThe document window Using Artboards Changing your view The Tools panel Using tools and panels Custom workspaces Customizing keyboard shortcuts Self study Review Lesson 3: Illustrator CS6 Essentials Starting up Using the shape tools Constraining a shape Selecting artwork Using shape and transform tools to create artwork Using layers when building an illustration Cutting and pasting objects Repeating a resize transform Self study Review Lesson 4: Adding Color Starting up Basics of the Appearance panel Creating a colorful illustration Using Live Paint. Adding a symbol to your artworkSaving swatches Using the Color panel Adding Pantone colors Self study Review Lesson 5: Working with the Drawing Tools Starting up Working with the Pen tool Tracing images Other drawing tools Editing existing paths Combining shapes using the Shape Builder tool Self study Review Lesson 6: Exploring Additional Color Options Starting up Taking a look at the finished illustration Adding tonal values with gradients Creating and using patterns Finishing up the illustration Creating a Color Group Using the Color Guide Self study Review. Lesson 7: Working with and Formatting TextStarting up Formatting type Advanced techniques with text Self study Review Lesson 8: Organizing your Illustrations with Layers Starting up Using layers to organize your illustrations Paste Remembers Layers Template layers Self study Review Lesson 9: Working with Symbols Starting up Cleaning out the symbol library Creating symbols Editing symbols Importing a symbol library Using the symbolism tools Editing nested symbols Replacing symbols Saving symbol libraries Self study Review Lesson 10: Using Effects and Transparency. Starting upWorking with the Appearance panel and effects Working with object transparency Working with blending modes Saving and importing graphic styles Self study Review Lesson 11: Exporting and Saving Files Starting up Saving using the AI file format Saving an illustration with layers Saving different versions of the logo onto separate layers Saving a layered PDF Integration with other applications Saving as EPS Save for Web Self study Review Lesson 12: Advanced Blending Techniques Starting up Using the Blend Tool Applying a gradient Applying Radial Gradients.

A highly accessible, step-by-step guide to Adobe Illustrator CS6

Illustrator CS6 Digital Classroom includes 12 self-paced lessons that contain essential skills and explore new features and capabilities of Adobe Illustrator. Every lesson is presented in full color with step-by-step instructions. Learning is reinforced with video tutorials and lesson files on a companion DVD that was developed by a team of expert instructors and Illustrator experts. Each video tutorial demonstrates and explains the concepts and features covered in the lesson.

This training package shows how to create and produce vibrant graphics using this robust vector drawing application.

• Offers a complete training package combining a full-color, step-by-step instructional book with lesson files and video training from expert instructors
• Offers the basics for tapping into the power of Adobe Illustrator to create and produce brilliant art for all types of media
• Contains full-color, step-by-step instructions that make learning complicated tasks less intimidating
• Demonstrates how to quickly get up to speed using Illustrator to create sophisticated page layouts and work in a dynamic publishing environment

Jam-packed with information, the book and DVD take you from the basics through intermediate level topics. You'll get the information you need in a clear, approachable manner.

NOTE: DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.

A highly accessible, step-by-step guide to Adobe Illustrator CS6 Illustrator CS6 Digital Classroom includes 12 self-paced lessons that contain essential skills and explore new features and capabilities of Adobe Illustrator. Every lesson is presented in full color with step-by-step instructions. Learning is reinforced with video tutorials and lesson files on a companion DVD that was developed by a team of expert instructors and Illustrator experts. Each video tutorial demonstrates and explains the concepts and features covered in the lesson. This training package shows how to create and produce vibrant graphics using this robust vector drawing application. Offers a complete training package combining a full-color, step-by-step instructional book with lesson files and video training from expert instructors Offers the basics for tapping into the power of Adobe Illustrator to create and produce brilliant art for all types of media Contains full-color, step-by-step instructions that make learning complicated tasks less intimidating Demonstrates how to quickly get up to speed using Illustrator to create sophisticated page layouts and work in a dynamic publishing environment Jam-packed with information, the book and DVD take you from the basics through intermediate level topics. You'll get the information you need in a clear, approachable manner. NOTE: DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase. A highly accessible, step-by-step guide to Adobe Illustrator CS6 Illustrator CS6 Digital Classroom includes 12 self-paced lessons that contain essential skills and explore new features and capabilities of Adobe Illustrator. Every lesson is presented in full color with step-by-step instructions. Learning is reinforced with video tutorials and lesson files on a companion DVD that was developed by a team of expert instructors and Illustrator experts. Each video tutorial demonstrates and explains the concepts and features covered in the lesson. This training package shows how to create and produce vibrant graphics using this robust vector drawing application. Offers a complete training package combining a full-color, step-by-step instructional book with lesson files and video training from expert instructors Offers the basics for tapping into the power... The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices.