Illustrator CS3 Essential Training [DVD-ROM]

Mordy Golding (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2, 2007

In Illustrator CS3 Essential Training, instructor Mordy Golding teaches the basics of this application to new and experienced users alike. He then delves into Illustrator CS3's new features, demonstrating how to use each of the tools to its full potential. From the interface to the intricacies of the drawing tools, from transforming, editing, and positioning objects to applying filters and live effects, Illustrator CS3 Essential Training covers each aspect of this popular vector graphics application. Exercise files accompany the training.

Topics Include:

• Understanding vector graphics
• Setting up document attributes
• Exploring panels and workspaces
• Drawing with the Pen, Pencil, and Paintbrush tools
• Creating compound shapes
• Joining and averaging paths
• Creating and editing text
• Targeting object attributes
• Working with groups and layers
• Transforming and positioning objects
• Applying filters and live effects
• Using Illustrator CS3 with other applications

Duration: 13.5 hours
On 1 DVD-ROM

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Each lynda.com CD/DVD course offers hours of training movies that you watch on your computer. The movies are recorded in pixel-perfect quality, and include the authors' narration and movements as they teach the subject matter. Courses include the same project files that the instructors use, so you can follow along at your own pace. lynda.com tutorials are great for visual learners and people who like to learn by doing. Topics include software applications, workflow optimization, tips and techniques, and much more. Play, fast-forward, and rewind for easy learning.

About the Author

Mordy Golding has been a production artist for print and the web for many years, and is an Adobe Certified Expert and Adobe Certified Print Specialist. At Adobe, he was the product manager for Illustrator 10 and Illustrator CS. A popular presenter at Macworld, PhotoshopWorld and other worldwide events, Mordy is also the author of several books, including SAMS Teach Yourself Adobe Creative Suite All in One, The Web Designer's Guide to Color, and Real World Adobe Illustrator. In 2003, Mordy was named a Champion of Graphic Design by Graphics IQ. Currently he serves as the founder of DesignResponsibly.com, teaching designers and printers how to successfully adopt today's new technology.

Product Details

• DVD-ROM
• Publisher: lynda.com, Inc (May 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596713291
• ISBN-13: 978-1596713291
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,634,864 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)