Illustrator CS for Dummies

I use to speak french tough i usualy read fluently in english. This book give me what i was waiting for in a funny manner : the basic do and don't. Includes companion Web site with bonus chapters and more! Here's how to make friends with the top graphics software for both Mac and Windows So you thought Illustrator should really be called "Intimidator"? Not so! Let this book draw you a map through the jungle of pages, paths, pixels, and Pen tools, and before you know it, you'll have your creations in print, on the Web, or even on a PDA. Then, just smile mysteriously when folks say "Wow!" The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun Shows you how to make friends with the top graphics software for both Mac and Windows. This book draws you a map through the jungle of pages, paths, pixels, and Pen tools, and before you know it, you can have your creations in print, on the Web, or even on a PDA. It also includes a companion Web site. A guide to the graphics program covers such topics as drawing and coloring artwork, editing and organizing paths, working with typography, printing and posting files to the Web, and integrating Illustrator with other applications Demonstrates Illustrator's updated features while reviewing such online design techniques as drawing and coloring artwork, editing and organizing paths, working with typography, and printing and posting files to the Web This reference covers the latest updates to Adobe Illustrator, including Web graphic tools and new effects you can apply to your images.