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Real World Adobe® Illustrator® CS2

by Mordy Golding

November 2005

Beginner to intermediate

568 pages

14h 4m

English

Peachpit Press

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Dedication
The Many Uses of IllustratorCreative Genius: The World of Graphic DesignTelling a Story: Illustration and AnimationInteractive Experience: Interface and Web DesignTomorrow’s Trends: Fashion and Apparel DesignThinking Outside the Box: Package DesignThe Science of Design: Art and Print ProductionThe Melting Pot of Design: Creativity for EveryoneWhen Should You Use Illustrator?How This Book Is Organized
The Welcome ScreenCreating New DocumentsAnatomy of a Bounding BoxChoosing a Color ModeDocument SetupLiving in Your WorkspaceWorking with Tools and PalettesThe Control PaletteCustom WorkspacesKeyboard ShortcutsAdobe BridgePreviewing FilesPlacing Files from Adobe BridgeSearching FilesViewing DocumentsRulers and GuidesUsing Libraries (Shhhh!)More Templates, PleaseHow to Find Help
What Are Vector Graphics?Anatomy of a Vector ObjectDrawing Primitive Vector ShapesClosed Path Shape ToolsOpen Path Shape ToolsDrawing by NumbersApplying Fills and StrokesFillsSolid FillsGradient FillsPattern FillsStrokesAligning StrokesDashed StrokesText ObjectsPoint TextArea TextConverting Text to Editable VectorsSelecting ObjectsMaking SelectionsThe Direct Selection ToolThe Group Selection ToolAlternative Selection TechniquesThe Lasso and Magic Wand ToolsSelecting Similar ObjectsSaving Selections
Understanding AppearancesSmart TargetingThe Appearance PaletteBasic AppearancesComplex AppearancesExpanding AppearancesEnhancing Appearances with Live EffectsApplying a Live EffectEditing a Live EffectUsing Graphic StylesDefining a Graphic StyleEditing a Graphic StyleWorking with GroupsAdding a Soft Drop Shadow to a GroupAdjusting Opacity to a GroupGroup IsolationWorking with LayersThe Layers PaletteObject HierarchyLayers and AppearancesPutting It All Together
Drawing and Editing Freeform VectorsA Pen Tool for EveryoneMastering the Pen ToolDrawing Objects with Straight PathsDrawing Objects with Curved PathsDrawing Objects with Both Straight and Curved PathsChanging Direction on a PathA Final Thought Regarding the Pen ToolAdding and Deleting Anchor PointsDrawing with the Pencil ToolUsing the Reshape ToolCutting Paths with the Scissors and Knife ToolsCreating Compound PathsAdvanced Path EditingWorking with the Join and Average CommandsUsing the Outline Stroke CommandExploring the Offset Path FunctionSimplifying Vector PathsUsing the Split Into Grid FeatureRemoving Unnecessary Elements with the Clean Up FeatureIntroducing the Live Paint FeatureUsing Live Paint to Color PathsUnderstanding Live Paint GroupsGap DetectionGap OptionsReleasing and Expanding Live Paint GroupsUsing Live Paint to Edit PathsExploring the Pathfinder PaletteCombining Shapes with Shape ModesChanging Paths with PathfindersAligning and Distributing ObjectsMaking TransformationsUsing the Bounding BoxLiving by the Numbers with the Transform PaletteWorking with the Transformation ToolsTransforming Multiple Objects at OnceExploring the Power of the Transform Again Feature
Unleashing the Power of BrushesIllustrator’s Brush QuartetApplying Brush StrokesDefining a Calligraphic BrushDefining a Scatter BrushDefining an Art BrushDefining a Pattern BrushModifying Brush StrokesExpanding Brush ArtSaving Space and Time with SymbolsWorking with Symbols and InstancesReplacing SymbolsModifying Symbols and InstancesUses for SymbolsHaving Fun with the Symbolism ToolsCreating a Symbol SetUsing the Specialized Symbolism ToolsExpanding a Symbol SetAchieving Photorealism with Gradient MeshCreating and Editing a Gradient Mesh ObjectLooking Behind the MaskCreating Clipping MasksOrganized Masking with Layer Clipping MasksSeeing Through Objects with Opacity MasksCreating an Opacity MaskEditing an Opacity MaskTaking Opacity Masks to the Next Level
Global Text Support with UnicodeThe Way of the FontIntroducing OpenTypeOpenType + Illustrator = Intelligent FontsUsing the OpenType PaletteFinding Glyphs and FontsThe Glyphs PaletteThe Find Font DialogSpecifying Character and Paragraph OptionsThe Character PaletteThe Paragraph PaletteSetting TabsDefining Text StylesWorking with Area TypeCreating and Editing Text ThreadsArea Type OptionsAchieving Perfect AlignmentPutting Type on a PathPath Type with Closed PathsPath Text OptionsWrapping Text Around ObjectsEditing TextUsing Find and ReplaceDisplaying Invisible CharactersChecking SpellingLegacy Text and Backward CompatibilityOpening Legacy Illustrator Files in Illustrator CS2Updating Legacy Text in an Open DocumentSaving Illustrator CS2 Files to Illustrator Legacy Versions
Combining Features and EffectsDeconstructing the Effect MenuIs It Vector, or Is It Raster?Massaging Pixels in Illustrator3D: A Whole New WorldLooking Inside the 3D EffectFills and Strokes and the 3D EffectEditing a 3D EffectApplying the 3D Extrude & Bevel EffectSpecifying the Position SettingsSpecifying the Extrude & Bevel SettingsSpecifying the Surface SettingsUsing Spot Colors in 3D ObjectsIllustrator and 3D GeometryCreating a Photorealistic ButtonApplying the 3D Revolve EffectSpecifying the Revolve SettingsDrawing a SphereDrawing an Exercise BarbellApplying the 3D Rotate EffectMapping Artwork to 3D SurfacesSpecifying Mapped ArtworkWhat If . . . You Add Transparency to 3D?What If . . . You Blend 3D Objects?What If . . . You Apply a 3D Effect to a Graph?Convert to Shape: Change Is GoodApplying the Convert to Shape EffectWhat If . . . You Apply the Convert to Shape Effect to Text?Distort & Transform: The Power of ChangeDistortion EffectsTransform EffectPaths: Drawing Outside the LinesPathfinder: Complex ShapesWhat If . . . You Combine Offset Path and Pathfinder Effects on a Text Object?Rasterize: Vectors That Act Like PixelsWhat If . . . You Apply the Rasterize Effect to a Raster Image?Stylize: Now You’re Stylin’!The Add Arrowheads EffectThe Feather EffectThe Inner Glow and Outer Glow EffectsThe Round Corners EffectThe Scribble EffectWhat If . . . You Apply the Scribble Effect to Multiple Fills?SVG Filters: Technical EffectsWarp: Controlled DistortionWhat If . . . You Apply the Warp Effect to 3D Text?Applying Photoshop EffectsA Gallery of EffectsCMYK Need Not Apply

Placing Raster-Based FilesWays to Place an ImageMethod One: Placing a FileMethod Two: Opening a FileMethod Three: Dragging a FilePlacing Native Photoshop Files (PSD)Working with Placed ImagesManual Tracing with Template LayersManaging Placed ImagesAdditional Links Palette FunctionalityFaster Access to Image Settings with the Control PaletteLive Trace: Converting Rasters to VectorsTracing an ImageExploring the Live Trace Preview OptionsPreviewing the Original Raster ImagePreviewing the Traced Vector ResultTweaking to Get the Perfect TraceModifying the Raster AdjustmentsAdjusting the Vector Trace SettingsEditing Live Trace PathsExpanding a Live Trace ObjectConverting Traced Images to Live Paint GroupsRasterize: Turning Vectors into RastersWorking with Adobe PhotoshopGoing from Illustrator to PhotoshopGoing from Photoshop to Illustrator
Putting the “Art” in ChartThe Anatomy of a GraphCreating a Graph in IllustratorChoosing a Graph TypeSpecifying Graph DataFormatting Data Within the Graph Data WindowCustomizing GraphsUtilizing Graph DesignsUngrouping a GraphRaising the Bar with GraphsWorking with Tools of Mass DistortionPainting with Distortion: The Liquify ToolsControlling the Behavior of the Liquify ToolsGetting into Shape: Envelope DistortionMethod One: Make with Top ObjectMethod Two: Make with MeshMethod Three: Make with WarpAdjusting Envelope Distortion SettingsEditing Envelopes and Their ContentsReleasing and Expanding EnvelopesCreating Transitions with BlendsCreating a BlendMethod One: Using the Blend SubmenuMethod Two: Using the Blend ToolEditing a BlendReplacing the Spine of a BlendReversing BlendsReleasing and Expanding BlendsReleasing a Blend to LayersAdding Pizzazz with the Flare ToolCreating a Vector Lens Flare
Design Considerations for the WebThe Attributes of Web Graphics—Color, Quality, and File SizeUnderstanding and Using Web-Safe ColorsMaximizing Image Quality on the WebDitheringAnti-aliasingUsing Pixel Preview modeUsing Compression to Reduce File SizeOptimizing Web GraphicsCreating Web SlicesAny Way You Slice It...Editing Slice AttributesUsing the Save for Web FeatureChoosing the Right Image File TypeChoosing the GIF File FormatChoosing the JPEG File FormatChoosing the PNG File FormatChoosing the SWF File FormatChoosing the SVG File FormatChoosing the WBMP File FormatSpecifying Additional Image SettingsColor TableImage SizeLayersEfficient Web DesignAdding Interactivity and Creating AnimationsCreating Image MapsAnimation: Making It Move
Printing from IllustratorThe General Print PanelBasic Print OptionsThe Setup Print PanelUsing Page TilingThe Marks and Bleed Print PanelSpecifying BleedThe Output Print PanelSpecifying Color SeparationsThe Graphics Print PanelThe Color Management Print PanelThe Advanced Print PanelDefining Print PresetsThe Truth About TransparencyUnderstanding Transparency FlatteningAn Example of FlatteningFlattening with RasterizationTwo Levels of RasterizationUnderstanding the Transparency Flattener SettingsObject Stacking Order and Transparency FlatteningDoes My File Contain Transparency?Previewing Transparency Flattener Results Before You PrintPrinting with ConfidenceUnderstanding OverprintsWhy Overprint?Limitations with OverprintsPreviewing Overprints
Saving Files from IllustratorThe Native Illustrator (.ai) FormatUsing Legacy Illustrator FormatsNative Illustrator File Format SettingsThe Encapsulated PostScript (.eps) FormatUsing Legacy EPS FormatsEPS File Format SettingsThe Portable Document Format (.pdf)Different Uses of PDF FilesAcrobat Version CompatibilityThe PDF/X StandardGeneral PDF SettingsPDF Compression SettingsPDF Marks and Bleeds SettingsPDF Output SettingsPDF Advanced SettingsPDF Security SettingsThe Scalable Vector Graphics (.svg, .svgz) FormatSVG File Format SettingsExporting Files from IllustratorThe Bitmap (.bmp) FormatThe Targa (.tga) FormatThe Portable Network Graphic (.png) FormatThe AutoCAD Drawing (.dwg) and AutoCAD Interchange File (.dxf) FormatsThe Windows Metafile (.wmf) and Enhanced Metafile (.emf) FormatsThe Macromedia Flash (.swf) FormatThe Joint Photographic Experts Group (.jpg) FormatThe Macintosh PICT (.pct) FormatThe Adobe Photoshop (.psd) FormatThe Tagged Image File Format (.tif)Text Format (.txt)Choosing File Formats Based on WorkflowPrint WorkflowsWeb WorkflowsOther Workflows
Taking Advantage of Automation in IllustratorActionsScriptingAutomation and Releasing Final FilesCleaning Up Messy FilesGenerating a List of Used ItemsCollecting Necessary Support Files
Getting Your Feet WetUnderstanding Features vs. Understanding PrinciplesComparing Underlying SimilaritiesConceptual Differences: Working with ColorA Word of EncouragementFirst Steps: Learning the User InterfaceMultiple Pages, Where Art Thou?Working With Rulers, Grids, and GuidesWhere’s the Inspector?Walk This Way: Working with ObjectsUsing Marquee SelectionsApplying TransformationsText ObjectsCombining Paths (Pathfinders)Working with Composite Paths (Compound Paths)Healthy Jogging: Drawing and Editing PathsMultiple Tools, Not Multiple Clicks“Soft” Mode Change vs. “Hard” Tool Switch“Bottoms Up” SelectionUnderstanding Path Handling ConventionsDeleting and Adding PointsMerging PathsJoining and Closing PathsSelecting Through ObjectsCutting PathsCloningReversingBungee Jumping: Entering a Sea of New FunctionalityAligning and Distributing ObjectsEmploying Round CornersExpanding StrokesAutomation with IllustratorExploring Illustrator’s Live FeaturesWorking with BrushesUsing WarpsExploring the Symbolism ToolsetAdding Dimension With the 3D EffectsGetting Creative With the Scribble EffectCombining Live EffectsTaking the Leap of Faith
The General PanelThe Type PanelThe Units & Display Performance PanelThe Guides & Grid PanelThe Smart Guides & Slices PanelThe Hyphenation PanelThe Plug-ins & Scratch Disks PanelFile Handling & Clipboard PanelThe Appearance of Black Panel
Trace TechniquesAdvanced TechniqueMolding MeshAdvanced TechniqueIntricate PatternsAdvanced TechniquePattern BrushesTinting a ScanAdvanced TechniqueYukio MiyamotoBrad NealMordy GoldingIvan TorresSteven Gordon / Cartagram

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Appendix C. Application Preferences

Adobe Illustrator has many different settings, or preferences, that control the program’s behavior. There are actually nine different panels of preferences in Illustrator CS2. On Mac OS, you’ll find the Preferences dialog by choosing Preferences from the Application menu or by pressing Command-K. On Windows, you’ll find the Preferences dialog by choosing Preferences from the Edit menu or by pressing Control-K.

The General Panel

The General panel of Preferences is pretty much a melting pot of settings (Figure C.1). These settings are also the ones that alter the behavior of features the most.