This course is aimed at the intermediate level illustrator who wished to learn the advanced features of this outstanding package. The learner will have the skills to produce complex artwork using advanced path tools, clipping masks, numerous filters, and much more.
Integration with other CS2 applications will be an integral part of this course providing a total training experience
Course Outline
Advanced Path Creation Tools
Cutting and Joining Paths
Compound Paths
Shape Modes
Pathfinders
Comparing Shape Modes and Pathfinders
Live Trace
Masks and Crops
Clipping Masks
Opacity Masks
Clipping with Type
Crop Marks
Meshes, Envelopes, and Blends
Warp Distortion
Top Object Distortion
Envelope Trick
Mesh Distortion
Gradient Mesh
Blends
Symbols
Applying Symbols
Creating Symbols
Symbol Sets
Filters and Effects
Filters vs. Effects
Illustrator Filters
Illustrator Effects
Photoshop Effects
Transform Effect
Dynamic Art
Graphic Styles
Graphic Styles
Creating Graphic Styles
Merging Graphic Styles
Editing Graphic Styles
3D Production
Extruding & Beveling
Light and Shading
Rotating
Revolving
Partial Revolve
Mapped Art
Custom Bevels
Templates and Actions
Templates Explained
Custom Templates
Dynamic Content
Dynamic Visibility
Actions
Batch Processing
Web Graphics
Saving for the Web
Slices
Image Maps
SVG
Flash
Scale Trick
Integration
Photoshop CS2
GoLive CS2
Acrobat 7.0
InDesign CS2
Quark 6.5
Summary
who should do this course
This course is ideal for the learner with sound PC or MAC skills. You have completed the introduction course in Illustrator and wish to take you skills to a new level of expertise
