Illustrator CS2

$99.00

Format: 1 DVD-ROM
Duration: 5+ Hours
Platform: Apple Macintosh

Adobe Certified Instructor, Jeff Witchel, gives you step-by-step instruction on Adobe Illustrator CS2 including Blends, Effects and the new features: Live Trace and Live Paint.

From Blends and Effects to incredible new features like Live Trace and Live Paint, Adobe Certified Instructor, Jeff Witchel's easy-to-follow lessons will help you master new ways to create assets quickly and efficiently in Illustrator CS 2. Many of the features discussed are completely undocumented, and are sure to cut time and production costs from your projects.

Jeff Witchel

Jeff Witchel is an award-winning art director, writer, designer and producer. He is also an Adobe® Certified Instructor. Over the years, he has created award-winning work for clients including AT&T, Jell-O and Pfizer. His many awards include an Andy, as well as an Emmy Award nomination. As an Adobe Certified Training Provider for both Adobe Illustrator CS2 and Adobe InDesign CS2, Jeff is one of just a handful of Adobe Certified Instructors in the New York area. He counts among his training clients ad agencies, design studios, magazines, illustrators, and photographers.

Adobe Illustrator Fundamentals

Postscript Language
Vector Graphics
RGB vs CMYK

Illustrator Menus

File and Edit Menu
Object Menu
Filter and Effect
View Men

  1. Introduction
    1. Introduction to the Training
    2. Section Overview
  2. Adobe Illustrator Fundamentals
    1. Postscript Language
    2. Vector Graphics
    3. RGB vs CMYK
  3. Illustrator Menus
    1. File and Edit Menu
    2. Object Menu
    3. Filter and Effect
    4. View Menu
  4. Illustrator Tools Tour
    1. Selection tools
    2. Drawing and Object Creation tools
    3. Transformation Tools
    4. Using Tools in a Project
  5. Illustrator Palettes
    1. Arranging Palettes and Adding a Color Fill
    2. Color and Swatches Palettes
    3. Gradient and Stroke Palette
    4. Brushes and Symbols Palette
    5. Layers and the Appearance Palettes
    6. Pathfinder Palette
    7. New Control Palette
  6. Live Trace
    1. Turning a Pixel Image into Vectors
    2. Turning a Line Drawing into Vectors
  7. Live Paint
    1. Filling in Gaps from a Live Traced image
    2. Painting in a Line Drawing
    3. Making a Live Paint Object
  8. The Blend Tool
    1. Using the Blend Tool
    2. Blending in Steps
  9. Effects
    1. 3D Effects and Bevel on the Swift Logo
    2. 3D Revolve on an Outline
    3. Mapping a Glow Effect to a 3D object
  10. Blending Effects
    1. Simple Effect Blends
    2. Blending for 2D Illusion of Movement
    3. Blending for Animation
  11. Exporting Out of Illustrator
    1. Export to PDF, EPS, JPEG, and Web formats
    2. Exporting to Photoshop
    3. Exporting to Flash Animation
    4. Preparing Files for After Effects