August 2012
Beginner
1h 41m
English
Overview
Adobe Illustrator is an essential tool for anyone who designs and creates artwork for use across different media from print to web. Illustrator CS6 offers a dizzying array of tools for creating, adjusting, and manipulating your graphics—and one of the most challenging parts of using Illustrator can be figuring out where to start. This video is exactly what you need if you’re new to Illustrator or would like to learn the new features of CS6. The short, engaging lessons show the program’s key features and tools in action, from creating multiple artboards to printing or posting your final work. Along the way, the video covers Illustrator fundamentals such as selecting objects, creating shapes, applying gradients, using layers, tracing images, and applying Live Paint. This video offers clear demonstrations and tips on how to use each feature. About the trainer: Cari Jansen is an Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI) and member of the Adobe Influencer and Training Partner Programs. She is based in Perth, Australia, and has more than 15 years of experience as a print and electronic publishing consultant, technical writer, and public speaker. For more information visit her website at carijansen.com.
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