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05-08-2009, 06:42 PM
Illustrator CS3 Essential Training
with: Mordy Golding
In Illustrator CS3 Essential Training, instructor Mordy Golding teaches the basics of this application to new and experienced users alike. He then delves into Illustrator CS3's new features, demonstrating how to use each of the tools to its full potential. From the interface to the intricacies of the drawing tools, from transforming, editing, and positioning objects to applying filters and live effects, Illustrator CS3 Essential Training covers each aspect of this popular vector graphics application. Exercise files accompany the training.
Table of contents
Introduction
Welcome 1:11 1.2 MB
1. Key Illustrator Concepts
Why use Illustrator? 4:43 6.4 MB
What are vector graphics? 4:39 6.9 MB
Understanding paths 4:04 4 MB
Fill and stroke attributes 6:46 5.8 MB
Selections and stacking order 4:50 4.9 MB
2. Creating Illustrator Documents
The Welcome screen 3:05 4.2 MB
Important document settings 9:19 8.8 MB
3. The Illustrator Interface
Exploring panels and workspaces 9:20 12.8 MB
Using the control panel 6:26 7.4 MB
Navigating within a document 7:29 12.6 MB
Using guides and grids 9:10 13.5 MB
Utilizing the bounding box 5:58 7.5 MB
Using smart guides 5:55 8.3 MB
Choosing preview options 12:41 15.7 MB
4. Basic Drawing
The importance of modifier keys 3:41 3.1 MB
Using the basic shapes tools 16:36 17.6 MB
Drawing with the Pen tool 14:02 13 MB
Drawing with the Pencil tool 6:47 5.7 MB
Painting with the Paintbrush tool 4:26 3.9 MB
5. Basic Path Editing
Editing anchor points 9:34 8.9 MB
Creating compound shapes 8:23 8.6 MB
Utilizing pathfinder functions 8:47 8.7 MB
Using the Eraser tool 7:05 6.6 MB
Joining and averaging paths 7:29 7.4 MB
Outlining strokes 5:26 5.3 MB
Simplifying paths 4:41 5.3 MB
6. Basic Text Editing
Creating point text 4:29 3.8 MB
Creating area text 5:54 5.5 MB
Applying basic character settings 5:26 8.8 MB
Applying basic paragraph settings 7:07 14.3 MB
Creating text threads 5:04 9.1 MB
Creating text on a path 9:14 9.2 MB
Converting text to outlines 3:49 4 MB
7. Making Selections
Using the basic selection tools 6:14 6.1 MB
Using the Magic Wand and the Lasso tool 6:00 5.8 MB
Selecting objects by attribute 2:33 3.1 MB
Saving and reusing selections 4:17 5 MB
8. Understanding Appearances
Using the Appearance panel 7:09 5.8 MB
Targeting object attributes 4:37 7.4 MB
Adding multiple attributes 7:51 7.8 MB
Applying live effects 7:18 9.1 MB
Expanding appearances 2:56 3.7 MB
Creating graphic styles 2:51 3 MB
Modifying graphic styles 5:28 5.8 MB
Appearance palette settings 3:51 5 MB
Copying appearance 3:42 3.6 MB
9. Working with Groups and Layers
Defining groups 10:39 10.7 MB
Editing groups 7:52 8.7 MB
Working with layers 10:05 10.1 MB
Layers and object hierarchy 10:24 12.1 MB
Creating template layers 3:30 4 MB
Object, group, and layer attributes 9:47 10.3 MB
10. Advanced Drawing and Path Editing
Creating Live Paint groups 9:13 9.1 MB
Detecting gaps in Live Paint groups 6:46 9.1 MB
Path editing with Live Paint 5:49 8.3 MB
Using Offset Path 3:31 5.4 MB
Dividing an object into a grid 1:35 1.7 MB
Cleaning up errant paths 2:13 3.1 MB
11. Working with Color
Defining swatches 9:13 11.3 MB
Creating swatch groups and libraries 5:06 7.4 MB
Working with gradients 7:22 8.8 MB
Working with patterns 6:39 9.5 MB
Using the Color Guide 6:01 7.9 MB
Experimenting with color 5:58 11.4 MB
Finding colors with kuler 8:04 14.7 MB
Modifying color in artwork 3:34 6.1 MB
12. Object Transformation and Positioning
Moving and copying objects 3:35 3.2 MB
Rotating and scaling objects 8:09 9.9 MB
Reflecting and skewing objects 4:11 5 MB
Using the Free Transform tool 2:42 3.9 MB
Using the Transform panel 5:01 6 MB
Repeating transformations 4:18 4 MB
Using the Transform Each function 4:15 8.4 MB
Aligning objects 5:16 6 MB
Distributing objects 4:35 5 MB
13. Using Brushes
Creating a calligraphic brush 7:22 6.7 MB
Creating a scatter brush 5:39 5.5 MB
Creating an art brush 4:45 5 MB
Creating a pattern brush 6:30 8.6 MB
14. Working with Masks
Understanding clipping masks 5:42 7 MB
Using layer clipping masks 7:18 8.7 MB
Creating opacity masks 7:10 8.2 MB
15. Using Symbols
Defining symbols 8:19 9.2 MB
Editing symbols 3:34 3.8 MB
Using the Symbolism toolset 13:37 21.1 MB
16. Applying Filters and Live Effects
Minding your resolution settings 8:49 10.8 MB
Applying the 3D Extrude & Bevel effect 9:53 13.9 MB
Applying the 3D Revolve effects 9:36 13.8 MB
Mapping artwork to 3D objects 11:00 11 MB
Using the Transform effects 3:10 3.6 MB
Using the Pathfinder effects 4:03 4.6 MB
Using the Stylize effects 8:48 10.4 MB
Using the Scribble effect 8:32 13.5 MB
Using the Warp effect 2:44 3.9 MB
17. Advanced Text Editing
Creating and using paragraph styles 8:05 11.8 MB
Creating and using character styles 2:58 5.7 MB
Taking advantage of OpenType fonts 6:56 9.5 MB
Using the Glyphs panel 2:29 4.2 MB
Wrapping text around objects 3:09 5.5 MB
Checking spelling 1:59 3.1 MB
Using the Change Case function 1:14 2 MB
Setting tabs and leaders 2:09 2.4 MB
Managing fonts 3:11 4.1 MB
Dealing with legacy text 3:44 4.2 MB
18. Designing for the Web
Using Pixel Preview 6:37 8.5 MB
Specifying web slicing 6:55 8.5 MB
Optimizing web graphics 7:41 11.9 MB
Creating simple animations 5:10 5.4 MB
19. Creating Blends
Creating a basic blend 5:36 7.2 MB
Using a blend to create an airbrush effect 2:18 2.1 MB
Using a blend to create an animation 3:15 4.8 MB
Using a blend to evenly distribute objects 2:50 4.7 MB
20. Working with Images
Placing images 5:33 7.9 MB
Using the Links panel 5:49 10.6 MB
The Edit Original workflow 2:42 4.8 MB
Live Trace 13:31 24.4 MB
Rasterizing artwork 2:41 3.4 MB
Object mosaic 4:09 7.1 MB
21. Performing Specialized Tasks
Creating graphs 10:10 12.5 MB
Creating a lens flare 4:56 9.2 MB
Using Gradient Mesh 6:04 5.9 MB
Using Envelope Warps 6:28 8 MB
Using the Liquify Distortion tools 4:07 5.5 MB
22. Saving and Printing
Saving your Illustrator document 9:20 10.9 MB
Printing your Illustrator document 6:36 8.2 MB
Using the Crop Area tool 5:31 6.4 MB
Setting up page tiling 4:22 5.5 MB
Adding XMP metadata 5:54 6.5 MB
23. Working with Other Programs
Exporting files for use in QuarkXPress 2:37 2.8 MB
Exporting files for use in InDesign 2:29 2.7 MB
Exporting files for use in Word/Excel/PowerPoint 3:03 3.5 MB
Exporting files for use in Photoshop 3:42 3.9 MB
Exporting files for use in Flash 3:09 3.6 MB
Exporting files for use in After Effects 2:12 2.9 MB
Migrating from FreeHand 2:11 2.5 MB
Conclusion
Finding additional help 5:42 10.6 MB
Goodbye 0:28 0.5 MB
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with: Mordy Golding
In Illustrator CS3 Essential Training, instructor Mordy Golding teaches the basics of this application to new and experienced users alike. He then delves into Illustrator CS3's new features, demonstrating how to use each of the tools to its full potential. From the interface to the intricacies of the drawing tools, from transforming, editing, and positioning objects to applying filters and live effects, Illustrator CS3 Essential Training covers each aspect of this popular vector graphics application. Exercise files accompany the training.
Table of contents
Introduction
Welcome 1:11 1.2 MB
1. Key Illustrator Concepts
Why use Illustrator? 4:43 6.4 MB
What are vector graphics? 4:39 6.9 MB
Understanding paths 4:04 4 MB
Fill and stroke attributes 6:46 5.8 MB
Selections and stacking order 4:50 4.9 MB
2. Creating Illustrator Documents
The Welcome screen 3:05 4.2 MB
Important document settings 9:19 8.8 MB
3. The Illustrator Interface
Exploring panels and workspaces 9:20 12.8 MB
Using the control panel 6:26 7.4 MB
Navigating within a document 7:29 12.6 MB
Using guides and grids 9:10 13.5 MB
Utilizing the bounding box 5:58 7.5 MB
Using smart guides 5:55 8.3 MB
Choosing preview options 12:41 15.7 MB
4. Basic Drawing
The importance of modifier keys 3:41 3.1 MB
Using the basic shapes tools 16:36 17.6 MB
Drawing with the Pen tool 14:02 13 MB
Drawing with the Pencil tool 6:47 5.7 MB
Painting with the Paintbrush tool 4:26 3.9 MB
5. Basic Path Editing
Editing anchor points 9:34 8.9 MB
Creating compound shapes 8:23 8.6 MB
Utilizing pathfinder functions 8:47 8.7 MB
Using the Eraser tool 7:05 6.6 MB
Joining and averaging paths 7:29 7.4 MB
Outlining strokes 5:26 5.3 MB
Simplifying paths 4:41 5.3 MB
6. Basic Text Editing
Creating point text 4:29 3.8 MB
Creating area text 5:54 5.5 MB
Applying basic character settings 5:26 8.8 MB
Applying basic paragraph settings 7:07 14.3 MB
Creating text threads 5:04 9.1 MB
Creating text on a path 9:14 9.2 MB
Converting text to outlines 3:49 4 MB
7. Making Selections
Using the basic selection tools 6:14 6.1 MB
Using the Magic Wand and the Lasso tool 6:00 5.8 MB
Selecting objects by attribute 2:33 3.1 MB
Saving and reusing selections 4:17 5 MB
8. Understanding Appearances
Using the Appearance panel 7:09 5.8 MB
Targeting object attributes 4:37 7.4 MB
Adding multiple attributes 7:51 7.8 MB
Applying live effects 7:18 9.1 MB
Expanding appearances 2:56 3.7 MB
Creating graphic styles 2:51 3 MB
Modifying graphic styles 5:28 5.8 MB
Appearance palette settings 3:51 5 MB
Copying appearance 3:42 3.6 MB
9. Working with Groups and Layers
Defining groups 10:39 10.7 MB
Editing groups 7:52 8.7 MB
Working with layers 10:05 10.1 MB
Layers and object hierarchy 10:24 12.1 MB
Creating template layers 3:30 4 MB
Object, group, and layer attributes 9:47 10.3 MB
10. Advanced Drawing and Path Editing
Creating Live Paint groups 9:13 9.1 MB
Detecting gaps in Live Paint groups 6:46 9.1 MB
Path editing with Live Paint 5:49 8.3 MB
Using Offset Path 3:31 5.4 MB
Dividing an object into a grid 1:35 1.7 MB
Cleaning up errant paths 2:13 3.1 MB
11. Working with Color
Defining swatches 9:13 11.3 MB
Creating swatch groups and libraries 5:06 7.4 MB
Working with gradients 7:22 8.8 MB
Working with patterns 6:39 9.5 MB
Using the Color Guide 6:01 7.9 MB
Experimenting with color 5:58 11.4 MB
Finding colors with kuler 8:04 14.7 MB
Modifying color in artwork 3:34 6.1 MB
12. Object Transformation and Positioning
Moving and copying objects 3:35 3.2 MB
Rotating and scaling objects 8:09 9.9 MB
Reflecting and skewing objects 4:11 5 MB
Using the Free Transform tool 2:42 3.9 MB
Using the Transform panel 5:01 6 MB
Repeating transformations 4:18 4 MB
Using the Transform Each function 4:15 8.4 MB
Aligning objects 5:16 6 MB
Distributing objects 4:35 5 MB
13. Using Brushes
Creating a calligraphic brush 7:22 6.7 MB
Creating a scatter brush 5:39 5.5 MB
Creating an art brush 4:45 5 MB
Creating a pattern brush 6:30 8.6 MB
14. Working with Masks
Understanding clipping masks 5:42 7 MB
Using layer clipping masks 7:18 8.7 MB
Creating opacity masks 7:10 8.2 MB
15. Using Symbols
Defining symbols 8:19 9.2 MB
Editing symbols 3:34 3.8 MB
Using the Symbolism toolset 13:37 21.1 MB
16. Applying Filters and Live Effects
Minding your resolution settings 8:49 10.8 MB
Applying the 3D Extrude & Bevel effect 9:53 13.9 MB
Applying the 3D Revolve effects 9:36 13.8 MB
Mapping artwork to 3D objects 11:00 11 MB
Using the Transform effects 3:10 3.6 MB
Using the Pathfinder effects 4:03 4.6 MB
Using the Stylize effects 8:48 10.4 MB
Using the Scribble effect 8:32 13.5 MB
Using the Warp effect 2:44 3.9 MB
17. Advanced Text Editing
Creating and using paragraph styles 8:05 11.8 MB
Creating and using character styles 2:58 5.7 MB
Taking advantage of OpenType fonts 6:56 9.5 MB
Using the Glyphs panel 2:29 4.2 MB
Wrapping text around objects 3:09 5.5 MB
Checking spelling 1:59 3.1 MB
Using the Change Case function 1:14 2 MB
Setting tabs and leaders 2:09 2.4 MB
Managing fonts 3:11 4.1 MB
Dealing with legacy text 3:44 4.2 MB
18. Designing for the Web
Using Pixel Preview 6:37 8.5 MB
Specifying web slicing 6:55 8.5 MB
Optimizing web graphics 7:41 11.9 MB
Creating simple animations 5:10 5.4 MB
19. Creating Blends
Creating a basic blend 5:36 7.2 MB
Using a blend to create an airbrush effect 2:18 2.1 MB
Using a blend to create an animation 3:15 4.8 MB
Using a blend to evenly distribute objects 2:50 4.7 MB
20. Working with Images
Placing images 5:33 7.9 MB
Using the Links panel 5:49 10.6 MB
The Edit Original workflow 2:42 4.8 MB
Live Trace 13:31 24.4 MB
Rasterizing artwork 2:41 3.4 MB
Object mosaic 4:09 7.1 MB
21. Performing Specialized Tasks
Creating graphs 10:10 12.5 MB
Creating a lens flare 4:56 9.2 MB
Using Gradient Mesh 6:04 5.9 MB
Using Envelope Warps 6:28 8 MB
Using the Liquify Distortion tools 4:07 5.5 MB
22. Saving and Printing
Saving your Illustrator document 9:20 10.9 MB
Printing your Illustrator document 6:36 8.2 MB
Using the Crop Area tool 5:31 6.4 MB
Setting up page tiling 4:22 5.5 MB
Adding XMP metadata 5:54 6.5 MB
23. Working with Other Programs
Exporting files for use in QuarkXPress 2:37 2.8 MB
Exporting files for use in InDesign 2:29 2.7 MB
Exporting files for use in Word/Excel/PowerPoint 3:03 3.5 MB
Exporting files for use in Photoshop 3:42 3.9 MB
Exporting files for use in Flash 3:09 3.6 MB
Exporting files for use in After Effects 2:12 2.9 MB
Migrating from FreeHand 2:11 2.5 MB
Conclusion
Finding additional help 5:42 10.6 MB
Goodbye 0:28 0.5 MB
Download:
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