Illustrator CS5 Bible

Illustrator CS5 Bible

Author: Ted Alspach

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-06-15

Total Pages: 961

ISBN-13: 0470888407

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A former Group Product Manager for Illustrator takes you on a detailed tour of the new version of Illustrator Adobe Illustrator allows you to create sophisticated artwork for nearly any medium and the newest release boasts enhancements aimed at helping you save time and work more efficiently and intuitively. Written by veteran author Ted Alspach, this authoritative resource dissects Illustrator CS5 so you can harness the power it has to offer. You’ll begin with a review of Illustrator basics and quickly ramp up to more advanced topics, such as working in 3D, using filters, distorting artwork, applying strokes, and more. Former Adobe insider Ted Alspach breaks down the powerful program of Illustrator and explores the new features and functions included in the latest version Begins with the basics of Illustrator, such as working with the interface and creating Illustrator documents Shows you how to manipulate type, distort artwork, and apply strokes and fills Explains transparency, working in 3D, using styles and effects, applying filters, and more Illustrator has amazing potential that can sometimes be daunting, but with Illustrator CS5 Bible by your side, you’ll learn to put the capabilities of Illustrator to work for you.


Adobe Illustrator Cs5 Bible

Adobe Illustrator Cs5 Bible

Author: Ted Alspach

Publisher:

Published: 2010-09-07

Total Pages: 740

ISBN-13: 9788126527809

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Adobe Illustrator allows you to create sophisticated artwork for nearly any medium and the newest release boasts enhancements aimed at helping you save time and work more efficiently and intuitively. Written by veteran author Ted Alspach, this authoritative resource dissects Illustrator CS5 so you can harness the power it has to offer. You ll begin with a review of Illustrator basics and quickly ramp up to more advanced topics, such as working in 3D, using filters, distorting artwork, applying strokes, and more.· Chapter 1: What's New in Illustrator CS5?· Chapter 2: Understanding Illustrator's Desktop.· Chapter 3: Working with Illustrator Documents.· Chapter 4: Understanding Drawing and Painting Techniques.· Chapter 5: Creating Objects, Graphs, and Symbols.· Chapter 6: Learning How to Select and Edit.· Chapter 7: Understanding Color, Gradients, and Mesh.· Chapter 8: Using Illustrator to Organize Objects.· Chapter 9: Working with Type.· Chapter 10: Using Creative Strokes and Fills with Patterns.· Chapter 11: Applying Transformations and Distortions.· Chapter 12: Using Path Blends, Compound Paths, and Masks.· Chapter 13: Using Live Trace.· Chapter 14: Using Live Paint.· Chapter 15: Working with Graphic Styles and Effects.· Chapter 16: Creating 3-D in Illustrator.· Chapter 17: Customizing and Automating Illustrator.· Chapter 18: Understanding PostScript and Printing.


Flash Catalyst CS5 Bible

Flash Catalyst CS5 Bible

Author: Rob Huddleston

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-04-15

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 0470767944

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Learn to use the new Flash Catalyst to create rich Internet applications Adobe Flash Catalyst enables you to take designs from Photoshop and Illustrator and convert them into rich Flash-based applications—without writing or even understanding one line of code. It may sound too good to be true, but this helpful reference shows you how to leverage the Flash skills you already have in order to convert your ideas into functioning applications. You’ll explore everything from the basics of the Flex framework to using Flash Builder to complete conversion of an application. Shows you how to use the eagerly anticipated Flash Catalyst to convert assets from Illustrator and Photoshop directly into Flex components without ever needing to write code Reviews the basics of the Flex framework and rich Internet applications Demonstrates how to import comps and assets into Flash Builder in order to create an application Convert your ideas from design into functioning applications—and avoid writing complex code—with this authoritative resource.


Adobe Creative Suite 5 Bible

Adobe Creative Suite 5 Bible

Author: Ted Padova

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-06-03

Total Pages: 1313

ISBN-13: 047088830X

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Learn to use CS5 to produce better work and become a more productive designer The newest release of Adobe Creative Suite boasts a world of must-have features and enhancements to each of its applications: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, GoLive, Acrobat, and Version Cue. Written by a duo of Adobe experts, this thorough reference focuses on the collection of programs that comprise the Creative Suite and shows you how to efficiently integrate and manage your workflow between these applications. Padova and Murdock address common issues and explain how to handle typical challenges with the intent of putting you on your way to becoming a more productive designer. Popular authors Ted Padova and Kelly Murdock delve into the programs that make up the new Adobe Creative Suite 5: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, GoLive, Acrobat, and Version Cue Shows you how to integrate and manage workflow among each of the Adobe applications Explains how to develop consistent color-managed workflows, move files among all of the CS5 programs, prepare files for print or the Web, repurpose documents, and more As one of the few books to cover all of the Adobe programs, Creative Suite 5 Bible is an essential resource for sharpening your skills in order to become a better designer.


Flash Professional CS5 Bible

Flash Professional CS5 Bible

Author: Todd Perkins

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-06-15

Total Pages: 814

ISBN-13: 0470888385

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Master the latest version of Flash with this revised edition of a perennial bestseller Flash enables you to create animations and can also be used to build an interactive, multimedia Web site. Completely enhanced and revised, this must-have reference covers everything you need to know to learn and master the latest version of Flash. Top Flash trainer and author Todd Perkins provides you with unparalleled comprehensive coverage of tips, tricks, and techniques that you won’t find in any other resource. The reader-friendly format will appeal to both the novice as well as the accomplished professional and everyone in between. Serves as a comprehensive reference on all the latest updates and enhancements to the newest version of Flash Professional Appeals to both novice and experienced Flash developers and functions as their guide to the capabilities and possibilities of the new Flash Written by an experienced Adobe Flash instructor who is adept at making difficult topics easy to understand Includes a CD-ROM that features trial software, add-ons, plug-ins, shareware, templates, and examples Flash CS5 Professional Bible is an ideal resource to go from learning to mastering the latest version of Flash in a flash!


InDesign CS5 Bible

InDesign CS5 Bible

Author: Galen Gruman

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-05-06

Total Pages: 1087

ISBN-13: 0470770260

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Optimize the latest version of InDesign for your most efficient project workflow yet InDesign is a powerful publishing tool that serves as the standard program for professional layout and design. The latest version boasts a variety of updates and enhancements. Packed with real-world examples and written by industry expert Galen Gruman, this in-depth resource clearly explains how InDesign CS5 allows for better typography and transparency features, speedier performance, and more user control than any other layout program. Shows you the vast updates to the newest version of InDesign, including speedier performance, sharper functionality, and new object styles Offers insight for taking advantage of using the dynamic spell check, creating anchored objects that follow text, creating object styles that can be applied for consistent formatting, and more Shares real-world tips and techniques as well as helpful examples from industry expert and popular author Galen Gruman Whether you are aiming to produce ad campaigns, magazines, interactive PDF files, or other forms of media, InDesign CS5 Bible offers everything you need to know to quickly get up to speed with the latest version of InDesign. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.


Illustrator CS4 Bible

Illustrator CS4 Bible

Author: Ted Alspach

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-04-15

Total Pages: 772

ISBN-13: 047046223X

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The ultimate comprehensive guide to everything from drawing basics to advanced techniques Adobe expert Ted Alspach reveals the latest on Illustrator CS4’s new features and thoroughly explains how to integrate Illustrator with the rest of Creative Suite 4 Teaches you step-by-step how to create designs that work beautifully, whether in print or online Covers the basics of drawing, painting, coloring, and uncoloring Offers essential tips for mastering paths, masks, blends, patterns, transparency, and type Introduces you to enhanced Smart Guides and a new Crop Area tool Demonstrates how to work in multiple pages with CS4’s new Artboard tool Packed with practical tips and tricks to improve designs and conquer the Web with scripts and online design techniques