"Adobe Press books are published by Peachpit"--Title page verso. Includes index.
Contents:
Combining Illustrator CS5 graphics with other Adobe applications. What's new in Adobe Illustrator CS5 -- A quick tour of Adobe Illustrator CS5 -- Getting to know the work area -- Selecting and aligning -- Creating and editing shapes -- Transforming objects -- Drawing with the pen and pencil tools -- Color and painting -- Working with type -- Working with layers -- Working with perspective drawing -- Blending colors and shapes -- Working with brushes -- Applying effects -- Applying appearance attributes and graphic styles -- Working with symbols -- Combining Illustrator CS5 graphics with other Adobe applications.
Summary:
The 15 project-based lessons in this book show readers step-by-step the key techniques for working in Illustrator CS5. Readers learn how to create vector artwork for virtually any project and across multiple media and how to integrate their artwork with Adobe Flash movies, Adobe InDesign layouts, and Adobe Flash Catalyst software to add interaction to their designs.
Series:
Classroom in a book, the official training workbook from Adobe Systems
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