Video description
Video duration: 4 hours
Even if you don’t know a vector path from an anchor point, this
online video, from nationally known Adobe® Illustrator® guru Matt
Kloskowski, will get you up and running fast. Get an in-depth
introduction to the most important Illustrator tools and the most
essential techniques, along with a wide range of timesaving tips
and tricks.
You’ll learn:
- Working with Paths and the Pen tool
- Using Live Effects to create killer adjustable special effects
- Adding depth to your illustrations using the powerful Blend tool
- How to take advantage of Illustrator’s new features
- Pro tips for organizing your work space
- How to make your type work for you
- Essential keyboard shortcuts to speed your work
- Which tools to use and which to avoid
Plus you’ll learn tons of tips and tricks to make working inside of
Illustrator more efficient and fun for you. If you’re looking for a
plain
English, easy-to-follow way to dive into Adobe Illustrator, then
this online video is your ticket.
Table of contents
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1. Finding Your Way Around
- Why Illustrator 00:02:47
- The Bridge 00:03:20
- Overview 00:04:58
- Zooming Around 00:02:03
- Tips & Tricks 00:02:37
- New Views 00:02:18
- Palettes 00:04:18
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2. Drawing
- Fill & stroke 00:04:37
- Layers 00:06:26
- Shapes 00:06:56
- Pen Tool 00:06:04
- More Pen Tool 00:06:07
- Color Swatches 00:06:08
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3. Selecting Paths & Anchor Points
- Objects and Paths 00:02:14
- Duplicating Objects 00:00:36
- Direct Selection 00:02:33
- Magic Wand & Lasso 00:02:15
- Working with Objects 00:05:00
- 4. Transformations and Distortions
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5. Combining Shapes
- Pathfinder Palette 00:04:48
- More Pathfinder 00:05:00
- Abstact Shapes 00:04:45
- Using Paths 00:13:59
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6. Working with Type
- Text Tool Basics 00:10:01
- Type Tools 00:07:15
- Text Options 00:08:23
- Text Outlines 00:04:22
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7. Painting Inside Illustrator
- Brush Basics 00:08:11
- Brush Exploration 00:07:14
- Pencil Options 00:04:28
- Blend Tool 00:17:47
- Live Paint 00:07:07
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8. Color & Transparency
- Gradients 00:06:35
- Transparency 00:08:45
- Blend Modes 00:04:28
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9. Using Live Effects
- Filters & Effects 00:11:22
- Appearence Palette 00:02:25
- Saving your Favorites 00:01:40
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10. What's Next
- Using Illustrator with Photoshop 00:03:30
- Resources 00:03:54
Product information
- Title: Adobe Illustrator CS2 101, Online Video
- Author(s):
- Release date: February 2007
- Publisher(s): Pearson
- ISBN: 9780321497307
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