Adobe Creative Suite 2 Bible [Paperback]

Ted Padova (Author), Kelly L. Murdock (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 11, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0471754765 | ISBN-13: 978-0471754763 | Edition: 1

Adobe(r) Bridge, Photoshop(r) CS2, Illustrator(r) CS2, InDesign(r) CS2, GoLive(r) CS2, Acrobat(r) Professional 7, and Version Cue(r) CS2 are developed and revised to provide more consistent integration between Adobe's flagship creative design tools. This is the "big picture" book that teaches you how to use new features in the Creative Suite 2 programs as intended. You'll learn to integrate and manage workflows that will make you not only a better designer, but a more productive one.

Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Adobe Creative Suite 2
* Use Adobe Bridge as a central navigation tool for file management, organization, and editing
* Synchronize color settings in Adobe Bridge or other CS2 programs for consistent color management
* Import native file formats in InDesign layouts and dynamically edit changes
* Export Illustrator files as multi-page documents
* Use new features in Version Cue for creating document versions and alternates
* Use new features in Illustrator for auto tracing photos and painting vector graphics
* Use new features in Photoshop for merging several photos shot with different exposures to increase dynamic range
* Prepare files and flight check results for commercial prepress and printing
* Enable PDF documents for commenting so clients can markup design proposals using the free Adobe Reader

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Adobe® Bridge, Photoshop® CS2, Illustrator® CS2, InDesign® CS2, GoLive® CS2, Acrobat® Professional 7, and Version Cue® CS2 are developed and revised to provide more consistent integration between Adobe's flagship creative design tools. This is the "big picture" book that teaches you how to use new features in the Creative Suite 2 programs as intended. You'll learn to integrate and manage workflows that will make you not only a better designer, but a more productive one.

Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Adobe Creative Suite 2

• Use Adobe Bridge as a central navigation tool for file management, organization, and editing
• Synchronize color settings in Adobe Bridge or other CS2 programs for consistent color management
• Import native file formats in InDesign layouts and dynamically edit changes
• Export Illustrator files as multi-page documents
• Use new features in Version Cue for creating document versions and alternates
• Use new features in Illustrator for auto tracing photos and painting vector graphics
• Use new features in Photoshop for merging several photos shot with different exposures to increase dynamic range
• Prepare files and flight check results for commercial prepress and printing
• Enable PDF documents for commenting so clients can markup design proposals using the free Adobe Reader

About the Author

Ted Padova is the author of more than a dozen computer books, the most recent include: Adobe Acrobat PDF Bible (John Wiley & Sons) versions 4, 5, 6 & 7; Adobe Acrobat 6 Complete Course; Creating Adobe Acrobat Forms; Illustrator Illuminated and Adobe Reader 7 Revealed (Peachpit/Adobe Press).
Ted has been involved in PostScript imaging over a decade and started a computer service bureau in 1990 in Ventura, California. He retired as CEO and managing partner of The Image Source Digital Imaging and Photo Finishing Centers of Thousand Oaks and Ventura, California, in 2004 and now spends his time writing and speaking nationally and internationally on digital imaging, Adobe Acrobat, and PDF.

Kelly Murdock has been authoring computer books for several years now and still gets immense enjoyment from the completed work. His book credits include various Web, graphics, and multimedia titles, including five editions of the book, 3ds max 7 Bible. Other major accomplishments include Master VISUALLY HTML and XHTML, Maya 6 Revealed, JavaScript Visual Blueprint, Adobe Atmosphere Bible, 3d Game Animation for Dummies, and co-authoring duties on two editions of the Illustrator Bible (for versions 9 and 10).
With a background in engineering and computer graphics, Kelly has had many opportunities to flex his design muscles from Web site creation and design to freelance 3-D design projects. In his spare time, Kelly enjoys the outdoors while rock climbing, mountain biking, or skiing. He currently heads a design company with his brother, Chris, called Logical Paradox Design.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1296 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (January 11, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471754765
• ISBN-13: 978-0471754763
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,459,421 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars understanding CS2, February 2, 2009

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This book is great to help a person understand the basics of CS2 and how the work. I would tell any body who wants to learn how CS2 works to get this book. You can easily go back to this book and refresh your mind if you forget something.

2.0 out of 5 stars not for a beginner as described, February 25, 2010

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not for a beginner as described. had more luck trudging through the help icon in the program.