Video description
Dave Cross introduces the essential tools and techniques in Illustrator CS4. Rather than attempting to cover every single aspect of Illustrator, this course focuses on the most important skills that a beginner needs to know.
Table of contents
- Introduction 00:01:50
- AI vs PS: Similarities and Differences 00:05:36
- Key Concepts 1: Paths and Shapes 00:03:27
- Key Concepts 2: Selecting Objects and Paths 00:05:03
- Key Concepts 3: Fill and Stroke 00:03:12
- The Illustrator Process 00:04:53
- Setting Up a Document 00:02:36
- Creation Tools and Commands 1: Shapes 00:09:20
- Illustrator Clip Art 00:04:12
- Creation Tools and Commands 2: the Pen Tool 00:07:15
- Creation Tools and Commands 3: Brushes 00:03:03
- Pathfinder Commands 00:07:28
- Working with Type 00:10:48
- Editing Tools and Commands 00:05:45
- Manipulating Tools and Commands 00:07:57
- Coloring Tools and Commands 00:07:26
- Live Effects 00:04:50
- Appearance Panel 00:06:40
- Saving 00:06:57
- Sample Projects, Part 1 00:02:25
- Sample Projects, Part 2 00:08:11
- Conclusion 00:00:30
Product information
- Title: Illustrator CS4 for Beginners
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2009
- Publisher(s): Peachpit Press
- ISBN: 9780321704924
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