Lynda: Illustrator CS3 Essential Training

Illustrator CS3 Essential Training
with: Mordy Golding
Running Time: 13:30 (hrs:min)

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.

Table of contents

Introduction
Welcome 01:11 0.9 MB

1. Key Illustrator Concepts
Why use Illustrator? 04:43 4.4 MB
What are vector graphics? 04:39 4.7 MB
Understanding paths 04:04 3.3 MB
Fill and stroke attributes 06:46 5.4 MB
Selections and stacking order 04:50 4.0 MB

2. Creating Illustrator Documents
The Welcome screen 03:05 2.9 MB
Important document settings 09:19 7.9 MB

3. The Illustrator Interface
Exploring panels and workspaces 09:20 8.8 MB
Using the control panel 06:26 5.6 MB
Navigating within a document 07:29 7.9 MB
Using guides and grids 09:10 9.1 MB
Utilizing the bounding box 05:58 5.4 MB
Using smart guides 05:55 5.1 MB
Choosing preview options 12:41 11.7 MB

4. Basic Drawing
The importance of modifier keys 03:41 2.8 MB
Using the basic shapes tools 16:36 13.9 MB
Drawing with the Pen tool 14:02 11.3 MB
Drawing with the Pencil tool 06:47 5.6 MB
Painting with the Paintbrush tool 04:26 3.8 MB

5. Basic Path Editing
Editing anchor points 09:34 7.9 MB
Creating compound shapes 08:23 7.0 MB
Utilizing pathfinder functions 08:47 7.4 MB
Using the Eraser tool 07:05 5.9 MB
Joining and averaging paths 07:29 6.3 MB
Outlining strokes 05:26 4.6 MB
Simplifying paths 04:41 4.2 MB

6. Basic Text Editing
Creating point text 04:29 3.5 MB
Creating area text 05:54 5.1 MB
Applying basic character settings 05:26 5.3 MB
Applying basic paragraph settings 07:07 9.1 MB
Creating text threads 05:04 5.6 MB
Creating text on a path 09:14 7.8 MB
Converting text to outlines 03:49 3.2 MB

7. Making Selections
Using the basic selection tools 06:14 5.1 MB
Using the Magic Wand and the Lasso tool 06:00 4.9 MB
Selecting objects by attribute 02:33 2.3 MB
Saving and reusing selections 04:17 3.8 MB

8. Understanding Appearances
Using the Appearance panel 07:09 5.6 MB
Targeting object attributes 04:37 4.2 MB
Adding multiple attributes 07:51 6.6 MB
Applying live effects 07:18 6.5 MB
Expanding appearances 02:56 2.6 MB
Creating graphic styles 02:51 2.4 MB
Modifying graphic styles 05:28 4.6 MB
Appearance palette settings 03:51 3.3 MB
Copying appearance 03:42 3.1 MB

9. Working with Groups and Layers
Defining groups 10:39 8.9 MB
Editing groups 07:52 6.7 MB
Working with layers 10:05 8.4 MB
Layers and object hierarchy 10:24 8.6 MB
Creating template layers 03:30 2.9 MB
Object, group, and layer attributes 09:47 7.9 MB

10. Advanced Drawing and Path Editing
Creating Live Paint groups 09:13 7.6 MB
Detecting gaps in Live Paint groups 06:46 6.4 MB
Path editing with Live Paint 05:49 5.2 MB
Using Offset Path 03:31 3.4 MB
Dividing an object into a grid 01:35 1.5 MB
Cleaning up errant paths 02:13 2.1 MB

11. Working with Color
Defining swatches 09:13 8.3 MB
Creating swatch groups and libraries 05:06 4.8 MB
Working with gradients 07:22 6.4 MB
Working with patterns 06:39 6.3 MB
Using the Color Guide 06:01 5.7 MB
Experimenting with color 05:58 6.1 MB
Finding colors with kuler 08:04 7.8 MB
Modifying color in artwork 03:34 3.4 MB

12. Object Transformation and Positioning
Moving and copying objects 03:35 3.0 MB
Rotating and scaling objects 08:09 7.4 MB
Reflecting and skewing objects 04:11 3.6 MB
Using the Free Transform tool 02:42 3.6 MB
Using the Transform panel 05:01 4.3 MB
Repeating transformations 04:18 3.5 MB
Using the Transform Each function 04:15 4.8 MB
Aligning objects 05:16 4.4 MB
Distributing objects 04:35 3.9 MB
13. Using Brushes
Creating a calligraphic brush 07:22 6.2 MB
Creating a scatter brush 05:39 5.2 MB
Creating an art brush 04:45 4.3 MB
Creating a pattern brush 06:30 5.8 MB

14. Working with Masks
Understanding clipping masks 05:42 5.2 MB
Using layer clipping masks 07:18 6.1 MB
Creating opacity masks 07:10 6.2 MB

15. Using Symbols
Defining symbols 08:19 7.2 MB
Editing symbols 03:34 3.2 MB
Using the Symbolism toolset 13:37 23.6 MB

16. Applying Filters and Live Effects
Minding your resolution settings 08:49 7.8 MB
Applying the 3D Extrude & Bevel effect 09:53 10.2 MB
Applying the 3D Revolve effects 09:36 9.7 MB
Mapping artwork to 3D objects 11:00 9.7 MB
Using the Transform effects 03:10 3.0 MB
Using the Pathfinder effects 04:03 3.4 MB
Using the Stylize effects 08:48 8.0 MB
Using the Scribble effect 08:32 9.1 MB
Using the Warp effect 02:44 2.6 MB

17. Advanced Text Editing
Creating and using paragraph styles 08:05 8.0 MB
Creating and using character styles 02:58 3.3 MB
Taking advantage of OpenType fonts 06:56 6.2 MB
Using the Glyphs panel 02:29 3.1 MB
Wrapping text around objects 03:09 3.5 MB
Checking spelling 01:59 1.9 MB
Using the Change Case function 01:14 1.3 MB
Setting tabs and leaders 02:09 1.9 MB
Managing fonts 03:11 2.9 MB
Dealing with legacy text 03:44 3.4 MB

18. Designing for the Web
Using Pixel Preview 06:37 6.3 MB
Specifying web slicing 06:55 6.3 MB
Optimizing web graphics 07:41 7.2 MB
Creating simple animations 05:10 4.6 MB

19. Creating Blends
Creating a basic blend 05:36 5.0 MB
Using a blend to create an airbrush effect 02:18 1.9 MB
Using a blend to create an animation 03:15 3.1 MB
Using a blend to evenly distribute objects 02:50 3.1 MB

20. Working with Images
Placing images 05:33 5.0 MB
Using the Links panel 05:49 5.8 MB
The Edit Original workflow 02:42 2.6 MB
Live Trace 13:31 15.4 MB
Rasterizing artwork 02:41 2.6 MB
Object mosaic 04:09 4.6 MB

21. Performing Specialized Tasks
Creating graphs 10:10 9.4 MB
Creating a lens flare 04:56 5.3 MB
Using Gradient Mesh 06:04 5.1 MB
Using Envelope Warps 06:28 6.1 MB
Using the Liquify Distortion tools 04:07 3.9 MB

22. Saving and Printing
Saving your Illustrator document 09:20 8.4 MB
Printing your Illustrator document 06:36 5.9 MB
Using the Crop Area tool 05:31 4.9 MB
Setting up page tiling 04:22 4.1 MB
Adding XMP metadata 05:54 4.8 MB

23. Working with Other Programs
Exporting files for use in QuarkXPress 02:37 2.3 MB
Exporting files for use in InDesign 02:29 2.3 MB
Exporting files for use in Word/Excel/PowerPoint 03:03 2.7 MB
Exporting files for use in Photoshop 03:42 3.2 MB
Exporting files for use in Flash 03:09 2.9 MB
Exporting files for use in After Effects 02:12 2.2 MB
Migrating from FreeHand 02:11 2.1 MB

Conclusion
Finding additional help 05:42 6.1 MB
Goodbye 00:28 0.4 MB

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