How to Wow with Illustrator [Paperback]

Ron Chan (Author), Barbara Obermeier (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0321434544 | ISBN-13: 978-0321434548 | Publication Date: December 23, 2006 | Edition: 1

Wouldn’t it be great if you could have two of the world’s most accomplished and sought-after graphic artists sitting next to you at your computer as you navigate the infinite possibilities of Adobe Illustrator CS2?

How to Wow with Illustrator CS2 is the next-best thing. Two Illustrator powerhouses—Ron Chan and Barbara Obermeier—both renowned graphic designers and trainers, have developed an effective way to help you reach your full creative potential.

Ron and Barbara guide you step-by-step through real-world techniques, with an emphasis on uncompromising quality, last-minute flexibility, and go-home-at-night speed! You’ll learn tips and techniques on everything from sophisticated typography to commercial graphics approaches using Illustrator CS2. You’re given the inspiration and know-how at every stage of the creative process in order to learn How to Wow!

This book begins with the essentials of Illustrator, including effectively working with layers and tools and integrating with other applications, and then moves on to innovative ideas for making your graphics and typography dazzle the eye. You’ll encounter fascinating techniques for giving your work that competitive, professional edge.

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About the Author

Ron Chan has been a prominent illustrator in the digital arts field since the invention of the term. He was one of the first artists to ever touch a drawing application from Adobe. Code-named Picasso, this program later became known as Illustrator. From then on, the computer was Ron’s artistic tool of choice and launched a distinguished career as a freelance illustrator, kicking off with greeting cards and extending into corporate and commercial graphics and magazine and book covers and features. While maintaining an impressive list of world-class corporate clients, he also finds time to share his knowledge with students at institutions worldwide.

Barbara Obermeier is the principal of Obermeier Design, a graphic design studio specializing in print and Web design. Her clients include national companies from a wide variety of industries, including telecommunications, insurance, construction, entertainment, and performing arts. She is also the author or co-author of over a dozen books, including Adobe Master Class: Illustrator Illuminated and Photoshop CS2 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies. Barb is also a Visual Communication faculty member at Brooks Institute in Ventura, CA, and has taught at many other universities and private training facilities. 

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Peachpit Press; 1 edition (December 23, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321434544
• ISBN-13: 978-0321434548
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 9.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #936,137 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good book but lacks some details, April 24, 2007

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Squire Man (France) - See all my reviews

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I like this book, like all the others books in the serie "how to wow", because it is very useful and practically oriented.

Then, it's sometimes difficult to read because it lacks the sample files in "before" and "after" state, it lacks more step by step instructions and it lacks more screen copies of the layers palette.(for that, "the how to wow with Flash" book is perfect).
In this point of view, the chapter 3 (Mask and Blend) is hard to follow.

Then, because it's a good book, I give 4 stars, instead of 3...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent and top pick for any collection serious about Illustrator basics., May 7, 2007

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HOW TO WOW WITH ILLUSTRATOR by Ron Chan and Barbara Obermeier uses real-world projects and a step-by-step approach to teach the basics of producing polished Adobe Illustrator results. From the program's fundamentals and tips on creating and organizing files to using masks, blends and beyond to customize designs, HOW TO WOW WITH ILLUSTRATOR is an excellent and top pick for any collection serious about Illustrator basics.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for learning tricks regular books wouldn't teach., March 29, 2008

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This book has a site where you can download the graphics that are in the book and work along. Great for learning things that would not otherwise be in a regular teach yourself book.