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Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book® (2014 release)

Name: Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book® (2014 release)
Author: Brian Wood
ISBN: 9780133905786

by Brian Wood

October 2014

Beginner

480 pages

17h 36m

English

Adobe Press

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Title Page
Copyright Page
How to Get Your Lesson Files
Contents
Getting Started
About Classroom in a BookPrerequisitesInstalling the programFonts used in this bookAccessing the Classroom in a Book filesRestoring default preferencesTo delete or save the current Illustrator preferences fileTo restore saved preferences after completing the lessonsAdditional resourcesAdobe Authorized Training CentersSync settings using Adobe Creative Cloud
What’s New in Adobe Illustrator CC (2014 release)
Creative Cloud LibrariesCurvature toolTouch workspaceArea type AutosizingLive ShapesTypekit integrationPen tool preview and drawing-related enhancementsPencil tool enhancementsPath segment reshapingJoin toolOther enhancements
A Quick Tour of Adobe® Illustrator® CC (2014 release)
Getting startedCreating a new documentSync settings using Adobe Creative Cloud™Drawing shapesApplying colorWorking with layersDrawing with the Pencil toolEditing strokesWorking with the Width toolCreating shapes using the Shape Builder toolCopying contentWorking with symbolsPlacing images in IllustratorUsing Image TraceCreating a clipping maskCreating and editing gradientsWorking with typeWarping textWorking with brushesWorking with effects
1. Getting to Know the Work Area
Introducing Adobe IllustratorStarting Illustrator and opening a fileUnderstanding the workspaceAdjusting the user-interface brightnessWorking with the Tools panelExploring the Control panelWorking with panelsEditing panel groupsResetting and saving your workspaceUsing panel menusChanging the view of artworkUsing view commandsUsing the Zoom toolScrolling through a documentViewing artworkNavigating multiple artboardsUsing the Navigator panelArranging multiple documentsFinding resources for using IllustratorReview questionsReview answers
2. Techniques for Selecting Artwork
Getting startedSelecting objectsUsing the Selection toolUsing the Direct Selection toolCreating selections with a marqueeCreating selections with the Magic Wand toolSelecting similar objectsSelecting in Outline modeAligning objectsAligning objects to each otherAligning to a key objectAligning anchor pointsDistributing objectsAligning to the artboardWorking with groupsGrouping itemsWorking in Isolation modeCreating a nested groupExploring object arrangementArranging objectsSelecting objects behindHiding and locking objectsReview questionsReview answers
3. Using Shapes to Create Artwork for a Postcard
Getting startedCreating a new documentWorking with basic shapesCreating rectanglesCreating a rounded rectangleEditing the corners of a Live ShapeCreating an ellipseCreating polygonsCreating starsChanging stroke width and alignmentWorking with linesJoining pathsEditing and combining paths and shapesUsing the Width toolOutlining strokesWorking with the Shape Builder toolWorking with the Pathfinder panelUsing the Eraser toolWorking with drawing modesWorking with Draw Behind modeUsing the Draw Inside modeEditing content drawn insideUsing Image Trace to create shapesReview questionsReview answers

4. Transforming Artwork
Getting startedWorking with artboardsAdding artboards to the documentEditing artboardsRenaming artboardsReordering artboardsTransforming contentWorking with rulers and guidesPositioning objects preciselyScaling objectsReflecting objectsDistorting objects with effectsRotating objectsShearing objectsTransforming with the Free Transform toolCreating a PDFReview questionsReview answers
5. Creating an Illustration with the Drawing Tools
Getting startedGetting started with the Pen toolSelecting pathsConstraining linesIntroducing curved pathsDrawing a curve with the Pen toolDrawing a series of curves with the Pen toolConverting smooth points to corner pointsCombining curves and straight linesCreating the ice cream illustrationDrawing the ice cream with the Pen toolDrawing the dish with the Curvature toolFinishing the ice cream dishEditing curvesDeleting and adding anchor pointsConverting between smooth points and corner pointsWorking with the Anchor Point toolCutting with the Scissors toolCreating a dashed lineCutting with the Knife toolAdding arrowheadsDrawing and editing with the Pencil toolReview questionsReview answers
6. Using Color and Patterns to Enhance Signage
Getting startedUnderstanding colorExploring color modesUnderstanding the main color controlsWorking with colorApplying an existing colorCreating and saving a custom color as a swatchCreating a copy of a swatchEditing a swatchCreating and editing a global swatchUsing the Color Picker to create colorUsing Illustrator swatch librariesCreating a spot colorCreating and saving a tint of a colorAdjusting colorsCopying appearance attributesCreating a color groupWorking with color in the Color Guide panelEditing a color group in the Edit Colors dialog boxEditing colors in artworkAssigning colors to your artworkPainting with patternsApplying existing patternsCreating your own patternApplying your patternEditing your patternWorking with Live PaintCreating a Live Paint groupPainting with the Live Paint Bucket toolModifying a Live Paint groupReview questionsReview answers
7. Adding Type to a Poster
Getting startedAdding type to the posterAdding text at a pointAdding area typeConverting between area and point typeImporting a plain text fileWorking with overflow text and text reflowThreading textCreating columns of textFormatting typeChanging font family and font styleChanging font sizeChanging font colorChanging additional text attributesModifying text with the Touch Type toolChanging paragraph attributesResizing and reshaping type objectsCreating and applying text stylesCreating and applying a paragraph styleEditing a paragraph styleCreating and applying a character styleEditing a character styleSampling text formattingWarping textReshaping text with a preset envelope warpEditing the envelope warpWorking with type on a pathCreating type on a pathCreating type on a closed pathEditing type on a path optionsWrapping text around an objectCreating text outlinesReview questionsReview answers
8. Organizing Your Artwork with Layers
Getting startedUnderstanding layersCreating layers and sublayersEditing layers and objectsLocating layersMoving layers and content between layersDuplicating layer contentMerging layersPasting layersChanging layer orderViewing layersApplying appearance attributes to layersCreating a clipping maskReview questionsReview answers
9. Blending Colors and Shapes
Getting startedWorking with gradientsCreating and applying a linear gradient to a fillAdjusting the direction and angle of a gradient fillApplying and editing a gradient on a strokeCreating and applying a radial gradientEditing the radial gradient colorsAdjusting the radial gradientApplying gradients to multiple objectsAdding transparency to gradientsWorking with blended objectsCreating a blend with specified stepsModifying a blendFinishing the blendCreating and editing a smooth color blendReview questionsReview answers
10. Using Brushes to Create a Poster
Getting startedWorking with brushesUsing Calligraphic brushesApplying a Calligraphic brush to artworkDrawing with the Paintbrush toolEditing paths with the Paintbrush toolEditing a brushRemoving a brush strokeUsing Art brushesApplying an existing Art brushCreating an Art brush using a raster imageEditing an Art brushUsing Bristle brushesChanging Bristle brush optionsPainting with a Bristle brushUsing Pattern brushesCreating a Pattern brushApplying a Pattern brushEditing the Pattern brushWorking with the Blob Brush toolDrawing with the Blob Brush toolMerging paths with the Blob Brush toolEditing with the Eraser toolReview questionsReview answers
11. Exploring Creative Uses of Effects and Graphic Styles
Getting startedUsing the Appearance panelEditing appearance attributesAdding another stroke and fillReordering appearance attributesUsing live effectsApplying an effectEditing an effectStyling text with a Warp effectApplying the Offset Path effectApplying a raster effectWorking with 3D effectsApplying a 3D Rotate effectUsing graphic stylesApplying an existing graphic styleCreating and applying a graphic styleUpdating a graphic styleApplying a graphic style to a layerScaling strokes and effectsReview questionsReview answers
12. Creating a Product Mockup in Perspective
Getting startedUnderstanding the perspective gridWorking with the perspective gridUsing a preset gridAdjusting the perspective gridDrawing objects in perspectiveSelecting and transforming objects in perspectiveDuplicating content in perspectiveMoving objects in a perpendicular directionMoving planes and objects togetherBringing content into perspectiveDrawing with no active gridAdding and editing text in perspectiveMoving a plane to match an objectAdding symbols to the perspective gridEditing symbols in perspectiveGrouping content in perspectiveReleasing content from perspectiveReview questionsReview answers
13. Using Symbols to Create a Map
Getting startedWorking with symbolsUsing existing Illustrator symbol librariesEditing a symbolCreating symbolsDuplicating symbolsReplacing symbolsBreaking a link to a symbolEditing symbol optionsWorking with the Symbolism toolsSpraying symbol instancesEditing symbols with the Symbolism toolsReview questionsReview answers
14. Using Illustrator CC with Other Adobe Applications
Getting startedCombining artworkPlacing image filesPlacing an imageScaling a placed imagePlacing a Photoshop image with Show Import OptionsPlacing multiple imagesApplying color edits to an imageMasking imagesApplying a simple mask to an imageEditing a clipping path (mask)Masking an object with textCreating an opacity maskEditing an opacity maskSampling colors in placed imagesWorking with image linksFinding link informationEmbedding and unembedding imagesReplacing a linked imagePackaging a fileReview questionsReview answers
15. Preparing Content for the Web
Getting startedSaving content for the WebAligning content to the pixel gridSlicing contentSelecting and editing slicesUsing the Save For Web commandCreating CSS codeSetting up your design for generating CSSWorking with character styles and CSS codeWorking with graphic styles and CSS codeCopying CSSExporting CSSSaving artwork as SVGReview questionsReview answers
Index
Contributor
Production Notes
ImagesTypefaces usedTeam credits

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10. Using Brushes to Create a Poster

Lesson overview

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to do the following:

• Use four brush types: Calligraphic, Art, Bristle, and Pattern.

• Apply brushes to paths.

• Paint and edit paths with the Paintbrush tool.

• Create an Art brush from a raster image.

• Change brush color and adjust brush settings.

• Create new brushes from Adobe Illustrator artwork.

• Work with the Blob Brush tool and the Eraser tool.

This lesson takes approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Download the project files for this lesson from the Lesson & Update Files tab on your Account page at www.peachpit.com and store them on your computer ...

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by Brian Wood

10. Using Brushes to Create a Poster

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